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Gunna And His Go-To Producer Turbo Will Flaunt Their Chemistry On Their Next Single, ‘Bachelor’

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When asked by TMZ in September, Gunna playfully credited his recent weight loss to “lifting legs.” He made clear that was a sexual reference by pantomiming what he meant. So, it makes sense that Turbo chose Gunna as the featured artist on his upcoming single “Bachelor.”

Turbo, Gunna’s longtime producer, has been busy promoting his single on Instagram for over a month. Most recently, he posted the single’s official artwork — a bouquet of roses — alongside the caption, “Official Cover art for my new single Bachelor Ft. @Gunna dropping November 3 THIS FRIDAY! PRE SAVE THE SONG NOW! LINK IN MY BIO! Who else you thinking about.” Previously, Turbo had posted videos showing him listening the final “Bachelor” mix and master in his car and the live debut performance of the unreleased song. (As per setlist.fm, Gunna added it to his The Curse concert setlist on September 28 in Inglewood, California.)

Leading up to releasing solo material, Turbo was a credited producer on six of 15 tracks on A Gift And A Curse, Gunna’s latest album from June. Turbo also produced Young Thug’s “From A Man,” a single released in tandem with Mariah The Scientist’s “From A Woman” in mid-October.

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YSL RICO Trial Expected to Being on Nov. 27

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The jury selection in the YSL Rico cause is coming to a close. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 50 jurors have qualified for the case, and today (Nov. 1) will select 12 jurors and six alternates. The trial date is expected to start on Nov. 27.

According to 11Alive, Judge Ural Glanville would begin seating the jury on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The seating comes from the Georgia speedy trial law.

Young Thug put in a request for a speedy trial after his arrest last year but the jury selection process began in January and has lasted until the decision from Glanville. The selection is considered to be “the longest in Georgia” history.

Recent attempts to secure a bond for Young Thug have been denied, as Young THug’s legal team states he is struggling with jail conditions and has gained weight.

With the trial looming, Young Thug and his legal team are reportedly preparing a witness list. According to AllHipHop, ATL Hip-Hop is present on the list with names including Killer Mike and T.I.

Additional names that could fit the list of representatives for Young Thug include industry executives like Lyor Cohen, Julie Greenwald, Trae The Truth, and more. The start of the trial is still undetermined.

Throughout the run of the YSL Rico trial, fans have wondered what role Gunna has played in Young Thug’s continued stay in jail. After Gunna was freed on an Alford Plea, rumors ran rampant that he snitched on Thugger. Young Thug’s father offers some context.

Gunna maintained his innocence against snitching allegations and continued to call for the release of Young Thug. Appearing in an interview with Infamous Sylvia, Young Thug’s father, Jeffrey Williams Sr., stated he loves Gunna.

“Let me try to help the attorney clarify that a little simpler,” Williams Sr. said. “Gunna hasn’t done anything whatsoever that can hurt us on this case, period.”

Kevin Liles hit Gunna‘s Barclays last weekend. In an Instagram post, Kevin Liles celebrated the performance while continuing to support the movement to free Young Thug.

“What a night with the fam at Barclays!” Liles wrote. “@Gunna’s Wun Night Only was everything we needed and more. #SayLessDoMore #FreeJeffery #ProtectBlackArt“

READ MORE: Kevin Liles and Julie Greenwald Start Petition Against the Use of Rap Lyrics in Court

During a June 2022 hearing, Kevin Liles, CEO of 300 Entertainment, took the stand and testified that Thug, who is signed to his label, is “like a son,” and he was willing to put up his own wealth and business to secure his bond. Machine Gun Kelly also provided character testimony on Thug’s behalf.

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Judge in YSL Rico Case to Begin Jury Seating

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The jury in the YSL Rico case will begin seating this week. According to 11Alive, Judge Ural Glanville would begin seating the jury on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The seating comes from the Georgia speedy trial law.

Young Thug put in a request for a speedy trial after his arrest last year but the jury selection process began in January and has lasted until the decision from Glanville. The selection is considered to be “the longest in Georgia” history.

Recent attempts to secure a bond for Young Thug have been denied, as Young THug’s legal team states he is struggling with jail conditions and has gained weight.

With the trial looming, Young Thug and his legal team are reportedly preparing a witness list. According to AllHipHop, ATL Hip-Hop is present on the list with names including Killer Mike and T.I.

Additional names that could fit the list of representatives for Young Thug include industry executives like Lyor Cohen, Julie Greenwald, Trae The Truth, and more. The start of the trial is still undetermined.

Throughout the run of the YSL Rico trial, fans have wondered what role Gunna has played in Young Thug’s continued stay in jail. After Gunna was freed on an Alford Plea, rumors ran rampant that he snitched on Thugger. Young Thug’s father offers some context.

Gunna maintained his innocence against snitching allegations and continued to call for the release of Young Thug. Appearing in an interview with Infamous Sylvia, Young Thug’s father, Jeffrey Williams Sr., stated he loves Gunna.

“Let me try to help the attorney clarify that a little simpler,” Williams Sr. said. “Gunna hasn’t done anything whatsoever that can hurt us on this case, period.”

Kevin Liles hit Gunna‘s Barclays last weekend. In an Instagram post, Kevin Liles celebrated the performance while continuing to support the movement to free Young Thug.

“What a night with the fam at Barclays!” Liles wrote. “@Gunna’s Wun Night Only was everything we needed and more. #SayLessDoMore #FreeJeffery #ProtectBlackArt“

READ MORE: Kevin Liles and Julie Greenwald Start Petition Against the Use of Rap Lyrics in Court

During a June 2022 hearing, Kevin Liles, CEO of 300 Entertainment, took the stand and testified that Thug, who is signed to his label, is “like a son,” and he was willing to put up his own wealth and business to secure his bond. Machine Gun Kelly also provided character testimony on Thug’s behalf.

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New Music From Gunna & Turbo Coming This Friday: Listen To “Bachelor” Preview

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The size of Gunna’s fanbase has gone through some dramatic changes in 2023. For starters, he was quickly labelled a snitch after taking a plea deal in the ongoing YSL RICO trial, leaving his longtime friend Young Thug behind in jail to fight for his freedom along with a handful of other defendants. Initially, it seemed as though the entire music industry had turned their back on the “Hot” hitmaker, but even without their support, he managed to turn heads with his a Gift & a Curse album in the spring.

That saw Gunna reflecting on the monotonous time he spent behind bars after his 2022 arrest. Since then, his approach to life seems to have totally changed, with health and wellness now being top priorities for the Southern artist. In addition to that, he’s been experimenting more musically as well, seemingly finding his bag in the Afrobeats genre. Everything that Wunna has shared with us lately has hit just right, leaving hip-hop heads hungry for more. Luckily, he previewed his next single, “Bachelor,” on Monday (October 23).

Read More: Gunna’s “fukumean” Goes Platinum

Gunna’s “Bachelor” Single Drops on October 27th

In the video above, Turbo (who’s responsible for producing the upcoming release), drives around blasting his work. “APPROVING FINAL MIX & MASTER [FOR] MY NEW SINGLE, ‘BACHELOR’ FEATURING @GUNNA,” he wrote in the caption. The single is set to debut on New Music Friday (October 27), marking yet another major accomplishment for the 30-year-old before the month is up. To begin October, his latest album was Certified Gold, and just days later, the LP’s most popular title, “fukumean” went Platinum. Friends were happy to celebrate Gunna and his success, and we’re sure those loyal to the multi-talent will do the same with his and Turbo’s new joint.

If today’s preview has you excited for what’s to come next for Gunna, be sure to show his other new release some love while you wait. Earlier this month the Georgia native connected with Victor Thompson and Ehis “D” Greatest to set the vibe with the “This Year (Blessings) [Remix].” Tap into that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Read More: Gunna, Victor Thompson & Ehis “D” Greatest Drop “This Year (Blessings)” Remix

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Young Thug’s Team Preps Witness List: T.I., Lyor Cohen, and More

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With the trial looming, Young Thug and his legal team are reportedly preparing a witness list. According to AllHipHop, ATL Hip-Hop is present on the list with names including Killer Mike and T.I.

Additional names that could fit the list of representatives for Young Thug include industry executives like Lyor Cohen, Julie Greenwald, Trae The Truth, and more. The start of the trial is still undetermined.

Throughout the run of the YSL Rico trial, fans have wondered what role Gunna has played in Young Thug’s continued stay in jail. After Gunna was freed on an Alford Plea, rumors ran rampant that he snitched on Thugger. Young Thug’s father offers some context.

Gunna maintained his innocence against snitching allegations and continued to call for the release of Young Thug. Appearing in an interview with Infamous Sylvia, Young Thug’s father, Jeffrey Williams Sr., stated he loves Gunna.

“Let me try to help the attorney clarify that a little simpler,” Williams Sr. said. “Gunna hasn’t done anything whatsoever that can hurt us on this case, period.”

Kevin Liles hit Gunna‘s Barclays last weekend. In an Instagram post, Kevin Liles celebrated the performance while continuing to support the movement to free Young Thug.

“What a night with the fam at Barclays!” Liles wrote. “@Gunna’s Wun Night Only was everything we needed and more. #SayLessDoMore #FreeJeffery #ProtectBlackArt“

READ MORE: Kevin Liles and Julie Greenwald Start Petition Against the Use of Rap Lyrics in Court

During a June 2022 hearing, Kevin Liles, CEO of 300 Entertainment, took the stand and testified that Thug, who is signed to his label, is “like a son,” and he was willing to put up his own wealth and business to secure his bond. Machine Gun Kelly also provided character testimony on Thug’s behalf.

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Gunna’s “Fukumean” Soars To Platinum Certification

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Gunna has achieved another milestone in his illustrious career as his single “Fukumean” has been certified platinum. The track is featured on his latest album, A Gift & A Curse, which was released on June 16, 2023.  Certified Platinum According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), “Fukumean” reached platinum status on Oct. 3. […]

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What Caused Gunna’s Weight Loss?

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Gunna has had one hell of an 18-month stretch. In May 2022, he and Young Thug were among 28 YSL members arrested and charged in a 56-count grand jury indictment, including Racketeer Influenced And Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act allegations. Last December, Gunna accepted an Alford plea deal and was subsequently released from prison — presumably lifting a massive weight off of his shoulders.

This year, Gunna has slowly crept back into the public eye, and people have noticed his slimmer frame. TMZ recently ran into Gunna and asked him for the secret behind his fitness and weight loss. At first, he responded by silently imitating bicep curls. “Lifting weights?” the TMZ correspondent asked. Gunna clarified, “Lifting legs,” aka having sex.

Gunna is in Los Angeles to perform at YouTube Theater on Thursday night, September 28, in support of his A Gift And A Curse album from June.

Things are only now beginning to die down for Gunna. Immediately following his prison release, various snitching allegations were aimed at Gunna — from strangers online to Lil Durk and Jim Jones — and he repeatedly denied them. He directly addressed it on the Gift And A Curse track “I Was Just Thinking.” Earlier this month, Young Thug’s dad came to Gunna’s defense, saying, “Gunna hasn’t done anything whatsoever that can hurt us on this case, period.”

Meanwhile, Young Thug’s bond was denied for a fifth time in July, after he released the Metro Boomin-produced Business Is Business. Thug remains in prison in Fulton County, Georgia as the extremely complicated YSL RICO trial continues.

Gunna and Young Thug are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

WATCH: J. Prince Jr. Trolls Gunna with a Mouse He Named After the Rapper

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J. Prince Jr. had some choice words for Gunna. In a video he posted online, J. Prince Jr. held a mouse he found in his swimming pool but named him Gunna. “Fukumean” played in the background of the message.

“Gunna, what you doing in a real nigga pool,” J. Prince Jr. joked. “You better stay your ass out my pool. I’m trying to make sure you ain’t saying Mob Ties is this and Mob Ties is that. Please don’t. We are a legally held business that does business and don’t do nothing else. Stop it Gunna!”

Throughout the run of the YSL Rico trial, fans have wondered what role Gunna has played in Young Thug’s continued stay in jail. After Gunna was freed on an Alford Plea, rumors ran rampant that he snitched on Thugger. Young Thug’s father offers some context.

Gunna maintained his innocence against snitching allegations and continued to call for the release of Young Thug. Appearing in an interview last week with Infamous Sylvia, Young Thug’s father, Jeffrey Williams Sr., stated he loves Gunna.

“Let me try to help the attorney clarify that a little simpler,” Williams Sr. said. “Gunna hasn’t done anything whatsoever that can hurt us on this case, period.”

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Young Thug’s Father Opens Up About Unfair RICO Case & Clears Gunna’s Name In Exclusive Interview

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Young Thug’s father, Big Jeff, recently shared his perspective on the ongoing RICO case involving his son. During a 3-hour livestream call with Infamous Sylvia, Big Jeff expressed unwavering support for his son, characterized the case as a “power show,” and cleared Gunna’s name once and for all. Big Jeff Speaks Out In a recent […]

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Gunna’s “Fukumean” Takes Over As Most Streamed Rap Song Of 2023, Surpassing Drake’s “Search & Rescue”

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Gunna has reached another milestone in his rap career with his single “Fukumean” becoming the most streamed rap song of 2023. This achievement marks the Atlanta rapper’s successful comeback, surpassing rap superstar Drake’s hit song, “Search & Rescue.” Gunna Surpasses Drake Gunna’s “Fukumean,” featured on his latest album, A Gift & A Curse, has overtaken […]

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