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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Enchanting’s death still has music fans in shock. The rapper was only 26, the the circumstances in which she passed had fans remain unclear. All we know is that she was placed on life support hours before she was pronounced death. Enchanting’s sister, who broke the news via social media, posted a tribute to her in the form of an Instagram post. The rest of the rapper’s family issued a statement to fans on June 13.
The statement came in the form of a screenshot posted to Enchanting’s Instagram. The screenshot was of a text message, and it was signed “the family of Enchanting Larry.” The rapper’s family made sure to confirm her death and communicate their grief. “On behalf of Channing Nicole Larry aka Enchanting,” the statement opened. “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our sweet and beloved daughter. She lived her life with grace and blessed so many with friendship, laughter and love.” The family decided to shift the focus, however, to the fans. They thanked Enchanting’s supporters for the kind words they’ve shared in the days since her passing.
“We also appreciate everyone’s respect of our family’s privacy as we continue to navigate through this difficult loss,” they added. There’s been lots of speculation as to what led to Enchanting’s death, but the family were not able to provide any additional information at this time. “The cause of death has not yet been determined,” they asserted. “Thanks again.” A rep from Enchanting’s management team told The Shade Room that the rapper was suffering from withdrawals in the months leading up her to death.
The rep claimed that they tried to help Enchanting stay clean, but it proved to be difficult. “She came to my house the last four days to get clean,” they explained. “She tried her best and I did everything I could to help her, she tried.” These claims have not been validated by the rapper’s family. The rep was not the only person who spoke on Enchanting’s behalf following her death, however. Gucci Mane, the artist who signed Enchanting to a record deal, also praised her on Instagram. “So sad to have to say R.I.P to such a great young lady,” he wrote. “A true star we gone all miss you Chant.”
When Gucci Mane launched the latest iteration of the 1017 imprint, one of the standout artists in the line-up was Enchanting. The multi-talented singer and rapper immediately caught attention, not only because she was the only woman in the group, but also for her unique vocals. Sadly, news about Enchanting’s hospitalization started circling on June 10, 2024. Fans tried to stay optimistic about her progress as she was put on life support, but the 26-year-old artist was announced dead the next day. Despite the brevity of her career, Enchanting was already making a name for herself and had amassed a dedicated fanbase. Undoubtedly, her bright light dimmed out way too soon.
Channing Nicole Larry was a singer and rapper based in Texas. She started singing at a young age in her church choir and honed her vocal talents. She also used to make covers of songs she liked, primarily in the R&B genre, and share them on Soundcloud. While in high school, Enchanting was a cheerleader and played some other sports. She also had some side hustles like doing hair and nails, but hadn’t yet considered going into music full time. Her first mixtape, Love & Drugs, did well on Soundcloud, earning 100k plays, despite her not doing any promotion. That was when she realized that she could pursue music full-time and started to dedicate herself to her craft.
Breakout And Career
After high school, she started recording and releasing her own music. In an interview with Dallas Observer, she shared that music has always come naturally to her. However, it wasn’t something she had considered pursuing seriously until after school. Her first foray into music was through a friend who had a studio. He encouraged her to post covers online, despite her shy nature.
She went from posting covers to recording original music and released her first mixtape on Soundcloud. The success of her first mixtape spurred her on in her career which eventually caught the attention of Jay White. The producer, known for working with many talented rappers such as Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, told Enchanting that he believed he could get her signed. White showed her music to Gucci Mane who reached out to Enchanting personally and asked her to join 1017.
Enchanting shared that she had initially planned on focusing on R&B, but discovered she was a talented rapper while working with Gucci Mane and the other members of 1017. She featured on a few songs with Gucci Mane, and her softly delivered bars made her verses memorable. In 2022, she released her debut album, No Luv. The predominantly rap album included many features from artists such as Gucci Mane, the late Big Scarr, Kaliii, Coi Leray, and more. She followed up No Luv with Luv Scarred, an R&B-focused album that brought her lyricism and vocals to the forefront while showcasing her softer side. Alongside her music career, Enchanting also ran a successful OnlyFans page.
Enchanting was in a long-term relationship with rapper MotionGod Bandman. The two met in 2022 and started dating that same year. The two didn’t work together too often, but she collaborated on his song “Trap Don’t Stop” in 2022. When Enchanting was hospitalized, Bandman shared some Facebook posts about her health. Since her death, he has shared some more posts mourning her.
Enchanting’s sister Kayy Jayy also shared some posts, first updating the public on her sister’s health status and mourning her when her death was confirmed. Kayy Jayy, or Kashunte Johnson, isn’t a rapper like her sister. She is a devoted mother to two children, a daughter, and a son, and resides in Houston, Texas.
Enchanting was also very close to the late rapper Big Scarr. Both artists were signed on 1017 by Gucci Mane in 2020 and Scarr released his debut mixtape, Big Grim Reaper in 2021. Big Scarr, whose real name was Alexander Woods, died in 2022 due to an accidental drug overdose. Enchanting shared many social media posts mourning him.
26-year-old rapper Enchanting has passed away. Her death was confirmed by her former label head Gucci Mane. There are no details to the cause of death for the Texas star.
“So sad to have to say R.I.P to such a great young lady, a true star,” he wrote. “We gone all miss you, Chant.”
Yesterday was a tough one to get through for a lot of hip-hop fans. Earlier in the day on June 11, a stunning report came through that 1017 labelmate, Enchanting, was on life support. No further information was provided, but the news was broken by the rapper and singer’s sister Kayy Jayy via Facebook. On top of her sister, family, and friends going through it, multiple publications were reporting that she had already passed on. However, Kayy Jayy immediately shut down the rumors, saying, “Can y’all stop posting you have actual facts. She’s still fighting, she’s not dead… I’m here at the hospital. My sister is not dead”. Sadly though, the worse result imaginable happened, as Enchanting lost her life not too long after being taken off life support. Fans and artists have been in shock over this news, as a lot of them saw true potential in Enchanting.
There is already a massive X (formerly Twitter) thread of her supporters shedding light on how much she left ahead of her. Many are recognizing that she was incredibly versatile, being able to shift from mellow R&B to aggressive trap rap. Others are just having a hard time mustering anything, as Enchanting’s death happened out of nowhere. You can see the overflowing love and adoration for the 26-year-old below.
Damn I’m ngl this jus fcked me up dawg I was lookin forward to Enchanting new music I loved when she tapped into her R&B side #RIPEnchantingpic.twitter.com/AHwVqztPEV
Enchanting felt that her talents were undeniable, showing that she was ready to take over and show the world what she had to offer. She expressed that in a 2023 interview with the Dallas Observer, explaining, “I feel like music was always something that was easy for me. I felt like I was musically inclined, always. It was something that I thought should probably put more time and effort into, because it was natural, you know, instead of trying to force a talent”. That God given ability to create and inspire will certainly never be lost in the minds and hearts of her fans and the community at large. We continue to send our sincerest condolences to Enchanting’s loved ones during this difficult time.
What are your thoughts on Enchanting’s passing? Were you excited for what she was becoming in the hip-hop industry? Was she next up under the tutelage of Gucci Mane? What is your favorite song from her? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Enchanting. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Overnight, rumors began to swirl that something had happened to rapper and singer Enchanting. That led to a massive outpouring of support from her fans even as it wasn’t clear what specifically was going on. Many of those details still aren’t known, but the bad news is already making the rounds. Multiple sources close to Enchanting have confirmed that she tragically passes away at the age of 26. That led to even more tributes from fans and artists, including Gucci Mane.
Gucci’s tribute is no surprise as he signed Enchanting to his 1017 label. He took to Instagram to share a picture of the multi-talented artist to honor her life and artistry. “So sad to have to say R.I.P to such a great young lady a true star we gone all miss you Chant” he captioned the post. While it is a touching tribute, fans overtook the comment section with disrespectful debating. They argued over why so many of the artists Gucci signs seem to end up either dying or going to jail. It’s something that his wife Keyshia Ka’oir didn’t appreciate and she made it very clear with a comment calling out the fans making disrespectful remarks. Check out what she had to say below.
In her comment, Keyshia didn’t hold anything back. “Leave my husband alone! He signs these artist to help them & give them a better life! I wish it wasn’t like this ! Chant we love you baby girl ! RIH ” it reads. The comment itself has already racked up more than 7k likes in less than two hours, proving that many fans agree.
What do you think of Keyshia Ka’Oir’s comment defending Gucci Mane against fan allegations that bad things happen to every artist he signs? Do you think some of the fans have a point even if they chose the wrong time to bring it up? Let us know in the comment section below.
The death of Enchanting has rocked the music world. The rapper was revealed to be on life support the evening of June 10, and she died the following day. Enchanting was best known for her connections with Gucci Mane and 1017 Records, but she received an outpouring of tributes from other artists when news of her death was made official. Some of the artists were former collaborators, others were merely friends who were shocked to see Enchanting die at such a young age.
Omeretta the Great issued a heartfelt statement on Instagram. The rapper collaborated with Enchanting on the 2023 single “Want No Beef,” and included footage of her and Enchanting on the set of the music video in her post. “Chant,” she wrote in the caption. “You just hurt my feelings girl you ain’t deserve this. So damn talented pretty af literally the prettiest. You wasn’t done yet I h8 this.” Omeretta then shifted the focus to Enchanting’s family. “My heart goes out to all your family and friends,” she added. ‘You was so loved out here. “Got ur wings early.”
Yella Beezy and Tokyo Vanity were two other artists who posted photos alongside Enchanting. The former told the rapper to “rest easy,” while the latter posted a lengthy message that recounted her time with Enchanting. “[We’d] always randomly link up and have the best time,” Tokyo Vanity wrote. “Always calling and texting checking on each other laughing and joking… You were always a good time by friend… You will truly be missed my bby.” Drebae posted tributes to Enchanting on both X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. The first asserted how much it hurts to see young people pass away. The second looked back on the times he spent with Enchanting. “Wish I could go back in time,” he wrote. “Those moments were everything. We love you.”
Gucci Mane, Enchanting’s former label boss, also issued a statement. He posted a photo of the rapper on his Instagram and wrote: “So sad to have to say R.I.P to such a great young lady, a true star. We gone all miss you, Chant.” The circumstances surrounding the rapper’s death are still unknown. Enchanting’s sister broke the news of her dire condition, and Gucci confirmed that she had passed when he posted the aforementioned tribute.
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” it reads. The comment itself has already racked up more than 7k likes in less than two hours, proving that many fans agree.