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Gucci Mane Plans On Dropping His Entire 1017 Records Roster Except For Two Currently Sidelined Artists

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Layoffs have impacted every industry, but the entertainment sector has been hit extremely hard. Gucci Mane admits to to monitoring these shakeups.

Now, the “TakeDat” rapper announced upcoming updates to his 1017 Records roster. On October 18, Gucci Mane took to his official Instagram to outline his pending decision.

“I just seen my P&L (profits and losses) with all my artists,” he said. “You know it’s a whole sh*t show in the industry right now, but when I’m looking at my P&L, and me being a businessman, I think that I’m going to have to release almost all my artists, except for Pooh Shiesty and Foogiano.”

Prior to Gucci Mane’s video, 1017 Records lineup reportedly consisted of Bigwalkdog, Brezden, Foofiano, Hotboy Wes, Kato2x, Li Rye, Lil Zay, and Mac Critter. Sadly, several acts including Enchanting and Big Scarr tragically died from drug overdoses. Currently, Pooh Shiesty and Foogiano are serving time behind bars for separate legal cases.

Gucci Mane went on to say: “This is a decision I didn’t want to make. I thought about it. I could keep all of them under the contract. But I said hey, fuck it. Let’s just make the unselfish decision, and let them take their talents elsewhere.”

Before you find yourself upset at the news, Gucci claimed to have “already reached out” to those he intend to drop. However, Gucci remains steadfast that he is still “looking for new talent” to join both Pooh Shiesty and Foogiano, and that remains where he plans to focus his efforts.

Still users online took to his comment section to urge aspiring acts to stay away claiming his record label is “cursed.” This is a claim Gucci Mane’s wife Keyshia Ka’Oir previously slammed.

What Was Former 1017 Records Rapper Enchanting’s Cause Of Death?

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Back in June, rising Texas talent Enchanting (real name Channing Nicole Larry) tragically died. Shortly after the news was confirmed and shared online fans of the late “Issa Photoshoot” rapper penned touching tributes in her honor.

Even her former 1017 Records label head Gucci Mane expressed his sorrow in an Instagram upload (viewable here). Shortly after, users speculated about Enchanting’s cause of death. Now, it has officially confirmed. Continue below for more information.

What Was Former 1017 Records Rapper Enchanting’s Cause Of Death?

According to HipHopDX, Enchanting died as a result of an oxycodone and benzodiazepines overdose. In the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office public information records (viewable here), physician Jeffrey Barnard ruled the overdose as accidental.

Prior to the autopsy’s results, a source close to Enchanting spoke to The Shade Room and claimed the recording artist was allegedly struggling with her sobriety and “suffering from withdrawals.”

“She came to my house the last four days to get clean,” said the insider. “She tried her best and I did everything I could to help her, she tried.”

The heartbreaking news is a gutting reminder of Enchanting’s former 1017 Records label mate, Big Scarr, who passed in 2022 reportedly from the same sad cause.

In a fact sheet posted by the Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Administration, oxycodone is classified as a semisynthetic narcotic analgesic. Benzodiazepines (common examples Valium, Xanax, Halcion, Ativan, and Klonopin) are described as: “A depressant that produces sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures.”

Opioid Overdose Revealed As Gucci Mane Artist Enchanting’s Cause Of Death

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The Opioid crisis in the U.S.as claimed another life as the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office revealed that the cause of death of 26-year-old rapper Channing Nicole Larry aka “Enchanting” was an opioid overdose.

The Medical Examiner’s Office revealed that Larry died from a toxic cocktail of oxycodone and benzodiazepines. Oxycodone is the synthetic opioid and benzodiazepines are a class of depressants, commonly recognized in pills such as Valium, Xanax and Klonopin.

Enchanting signed to Gucci Mane’s 1017 imprint, garnering respect in the South among artists and even earned collabos with Pooh Shiesty, Foogiano and the late Big Scarr.

Gucci expressed his grief following Enchanting’s untimely passing back in June.

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Gucci Mane Wants To Sign Two New Artists To His Label, But People Are Warning Musicians Of A ‘Curse’

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Gucci Mane is looking for artists. Yesterday (July 5), the “There I Go” rapper posted an open call to his official Instagram page.

In the clip, Gucci expressed his desire to sign two new acts (one woman and one man) to his record label. “Who wanna be tha next millionaire,” he wrote. “I got $2 million ready! 1milli for tha next male SUPERSTAR & $1 million for tha next female SUPERSTAR! I gotta a brand new record label, SO ICY MILLIONAIRE! Tag the hottest unsigned artists now & DM ME! #SoIcyMillionaire,”

Typically, artists would jump at the opportunity to gain the backing of a hip-hop heavyweight like, Gucci. However, many users online have begun to urge independent acts to stay far away from the dotted line.

“I would if it wasn’t cursed,” wrote one user.

“I’m ok sir, I would like to live a lil bit longer,”

“These n****s scared sent the contract flee,” chimed another.

Another user posted a screenshot to recap the outcome of Gucci’s 1017 Records roster, including the late Enchanting and Big Scarr, Pooh Shiesty, and more.

“Bro shut that label down lol,” penned another.

Gucci Mane’s wife and entrepreneur Keyshia Ka’Oir previously slammed users for spreading the superstitious tale.

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Gucci Mane Announced A ‘Gucci Mane & Friends’ Concert In Atlanta To Celebrate His ‘Breath Of Fresh Air’ Album

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This Wednesday, August 16, tickets will go on sale for Gucci Mane & Friends, a one-night-only concert in Atlanta featuring the trap rap godfather and several of his frequent collaborators, as well as artists from his label, The New 1017. The show is billed for October 17th at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, coinciding with the release of Gucci’s new album, Breath Of Fresh Air. While the guest list is apparently being kept under wraps for the time being, considering Gucci’s long list of contemporaries, peers, and pupils, it’s sure to be star-studded and worth the surprise.

Artists currently signed to The New 1017 who might make appearances include BiC Fizzle, BigWalkDog, Enchanting, Hotboy Wes, KATO2X, Li Rye, Lil Zay, Mac Critter, Sett, and TLE Cinco. Unfortunately, Foogiano and Pooh Shiesty are both currently incarcerated while Big Scarr died last December from an accidental overdose. Meanwhile, former artists or acts that have collaborated with Gucci include OJ da Juiceman, Young Scooter, Peewee Longway, and Migos, while Gucci has most recently collaborated with up-and-coming talents like Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch and Nardo Wick, Kodak Black, and 21 Savage, so any number of the above names could put in appearances.

Tickets for the show go on sale at 10 AM and more information can be found here. You can pre-order Breath Of Fresh Air here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Gucci Mane’s Wife Keyshia Ka’oir Provided Receipts Of His Contribution To Late Artist Big Scarr’s Funeral

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When it rains, it pours. Rapper Gucci Mane knows this, unfortunately, all too well. After his label’s 1017 Records, rising act Pooh Shiesty was sent to prison in April 2022, Bigg Scarr, another artist on his roster, unexpectedly passed away days before Christmas. As the Atlanta musician attempts to pick up the remaining pieces of his label, he has announced his upcoming So Icy Boyz: The Finale album. Unfortunately, his attention has been shifted elsewhere instead of focusing on the project.

The “So Icy” rapper has found himself amid a feud with his late artist’s siblings. Initially, Quezz Ruthless, Scarr’s younger brother, took to Instagram to share that despite Gucci’s promise to pay for the funeral arrangement, the family hasn’t received any assistance. In an Instagram live broadcast, Quezz said, “You said to [the family] you was finna pay for the funeral, then you lied,” later adding, “You didn’t have to lie! You ain’t have to go ghost, either. It was gonna get paid for either way. You could’ve just said you ain’t have the money. You don’t get no type of respect for that.”

Quezz alleged Gucci requested that Scarr’s 1017 chains be returned, to which he replied, “You not getting them chains. You ain’t even text and check on the family, but you text about some chains. I can’t believe you.”

Alexandra Woods, Big Scarr’s sister, seconded her brother’s claims on social media, saying, “Yes [Gucci] asked for the chains back, and no, he not getting them back!”

Gucci Mane’s wife, Keyshia Ka’oir, took to her Instagram stories to upload a picture of a receipt for a payment to N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral in Memphis, Tennessee. In the post’s caption, Ka’oir wrote, “Payment directly to funeral home. Leave my husband alone.”

Woods later confirmed Ka’oir was telling the truth. Still, their contributions did not cover the entire funeral service. Stating in an Instagram live, “Yeah, Gucci sent $10,000, and somebody else had another $10,000. So it was $20,000 in all. We ain’t get the flowers. I don’t give a f*ck what nobody says. Like I said, Gucci ain’t help with sh*t.”

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Gucci Mane’s Artist Mac Critter Arrested For Murder In Memphis

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According to several confirmed reports, Gucci Mane’s artist Mac Critter has been arrested for first-degree murder in Memphis, Tennessee last month. He’d just signed to Gucci’s 1017 imprint just two months prior to the shooting.

Critter, whose real name is Daniel Bates, was arrested for a shooting on December 21 that left one man dead. bates was booked and has been sitting in the Shelby County Jail and was officially charged for the killing on December 29.

A message was left on Mac’s social media page which read, “Mac said he will be home real soon some small to [a] giant.” The message continued, “He wanna thank all his fans for supporting him from day1!!!”

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Gucci Mane Gives Some Sex And Dating Advice In His ‘First Impression’ Video With Quavo And Yung Miami

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As one of the godfathers of Atlanta’s trap rap sound, Gucci Mane has come to play a similar role in his city and region to Snoop Dogg in LA. He’s a mentor of sorts to any number of artists from the A, and a Southern icon in general, lending out his co-sign to up-and-coming acts while giving all sorts of useful advice about music, money, and even dating. Uncle Guwop doles out some of the latter in his new video for “First Impression” with Yung Miami and Quavo, offering the truism that “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.”

Between the two guests, the real revelation is Yung Miami. Ever since City Girls blew up with their breakout hit “Act Up,” Miami has taken criticism for being the less lyrical half of the Miami duo. Some fans have even (incorrectly) asserted that her flow is often off-beat, and while Miami herself has laughed off those accusations, there’s clear proof here that she actually has been taking the craft seriously and working to improve her pen. “Pucci purse and a Patek all off of pussy power — now that’s ‘Pushin P’,” she wisecracks in her verse. Not gonna lie; I smirked.

“First Impressions” is the latest single from Gucci and 1017’s new compilation album So Icy Gang: The ReUp, which is out now via Atlantic. You can watch the video above.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Gucci Mane And 1017’s ‘So Icy Gang: The Reup’ Adds 13 Additional Tracks To Their 2020 Album

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For someone who’s been one of the most prolific artists in rap music over the course of his 17-year career, Gucci Mane has been oddly quiet lately, containing his musical appearances mostly to a handful of singles and features on other artists’ projects. In recent months, he dropped “Rumors” with Lil Durk, “Blood All On It” with Young Dolph and Key Glock, “Serial Killers,” and “Mrs. Davis,” but one song a month — while an impressive output for anyone else — is a slow year for Guwop.

Fortunately, that may soon change with the announcement of So Icy Gang: The ReUp, which is due to drop on June 17. A deluxe edition of Gucci’s 2020 1017 Global Music compilation So Icy Gang, Vol. 1, the new album adds 13 new tracks to the original 19, which included contributions from 1017 signees BiC Fizzle, Big Scarr, BigWalkDog, Hotboy Wes, Enchanting, Pooh Shiesty, and Foogiano. The additional tracks include the ones named above, while the picks from Foogiano and Pooh Shiesty are welcome surprises considering their current situations (both men are locked up for separate crimes and facing serious prison sentences). The ReUp will be 1017’s fourth compilation release in just three years; in 2021, the label released both So Icy Boyz and a Christmas album titled So Icy Christmas. Now that’s consistency.

You can pre-save So Icy Gang: The ReUp here and stream it on 6/17 via Atlantic Records.

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Artists On Gucci Mane’s Label Refused To Perform At Howard University In Support Of A Student Protest

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The young class of artists on Gucci Mane’s The New 1017 label started an HBCU tour last week. The rappers, which include Bic Fizzle, Big Scarr, Bigwalk Dog, Enchanting, and Hotboy Wes, will visit Jackson State University, Morehouse College, Howard University, Florida A&M University, and Texas Southern University over the course of eight days. The performances at Jackson State University and Morehouse College went as planned, but the one at Howard University’s own did not. Instead, the artists chose to join the students in a sit-own protest against deplorable campus conditions.

The protest was captured on Big Scarr and his manager’s Instagram Stories. In one post, Scarr’s manager wrote, “We’re still here! Students you are the revolution. We are the revolution. This is not okay.” Another showed the artists standing beside students. Bigwalk Dog also shared posts about the protest to his story.

Students at Howard have spent nearly a week protesting at the university in hopes of attaining a list of improvements to campus life. According to Teen Vogue, one major issue is a campus housing crisis that has left many dealing with water damage and mold in their dorms. Others struggle to find affordable housing close to campus. Other issues include tuition hikes, a lack of COVID-19 testing, and more. A sit-in was staged on October 12 at Howard’s Blackburn University Center, with somewhere between two dozen to over 50 students occupying the area at various times. The following day, hundreds of students joined in the sit-in after they were instructed to leave the building in a letter from affairs vice president Cynthia Evers.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.