Gunna Biography
American Musician
Popularity Rank: #193
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Biography
Sergio Giavanni Kitchens, known professionally as Gunna, is an accomplished American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born on June 14, 1993, in College Park, Georgia, Gunna gained recognition for his mixtape Drip Season 3 in 2018 and has since released several successful albums. He is signed to YSL Records and 300 Entertainment, known for his collaborations with artists like Young Thug and Lil Baby. Despite facing legal issues, Gunna’s career continues to flourish, with his music reaching top spots on various charts.
| Gunna | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sergio Giavanni Kitchens |
| Born | June 14, 1993 (age 30) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Education | Langston Hughes High School |
| Awards | Not Available |
| Organization | YSL Records |
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Contact UsEarly Life
- Gunna was born on June 14, 1993, in College Park, Georgia.
- He was raised by his mother and has four older brothers.
- His interest in music sparked at the age of 15, with artists like Cam’ron, Chingy a>, and Outkast serving as his early influences.
Education
- Gunna’s academic journey included attending North Springs Charter School of Arts and Sciences and Langston Hughes High School.
- His first musical release, a mixtape called Hard Body, was released under the moniker Yung Serg in 2013 while he was still in school.
Career
- Gunna’s career breakthrough came when he was introduced to rapper Young Thug through a mutual friend, leading to collaborations with high-profile artists like Travis Scott and Gucci Mane.
- His debut mixtape, Drip Season, was released in 2016 through YSL Records, featuring several members from YSL, such as Young Thug, Lil Duke, and Nechie.
- Gunna’s popularity grew with the release of Drip Season 3 in 2018, which featured notable guest appearances from various artists.
- In 2019, Gunna released his debut studio album, Drip or Drown 2, which charted at number three on the Billboard 200 Chart.
- His second studio album, Wunna, released in 2020, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
- Despite facing a legal setback in 2022, Gunna released his third album, DS4Ever, and a fourth album, A Gift & a Curse in 2023, both achieving significant success.
Awards and Nominations
- Gunna’s single, “Drip Too Hard” with Lil Baby, reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually achieved Diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
- His second studio album, Wunna, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart in 2020.
- The lead single “Lemonade” from his collaboration with Internet Money made it to number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped several charts worldwide.
- His third album, DS4Ever, was his second consecutive number-one album.
Personal Life
- Gunna’s personal life has been marked by legal troubles. He was arrested in May 2022 under a 56-count RICO indictment against the YSL gang but was released from prison in December 2022 after taking a plea deal.
- Despite these challenges, Gunna continues to focus on his music, releasing his fourth album, A Gift & a Curse, in 2023, just five months after his release from prison. The album contains his first top-ten solo single, “FukUMean.”