Inside Gucci Mane’s battle for mental health

Inside Gucci Mane’s battle for mental health

Rapper Gucci Mane (Radric Davis) is using his memoir and public platform to speak openly about his diagnoses—bipolar disorder, paranoid schizophrenia—and his recovery journey, highlighting the role of family caregiving and destigmatizing mental health in Black communities. With his wife Keyshia Ka’Oir deeply involved in his care, the couple emphasizes early intervention, accountability, and reshaping masculine norms around seeking help. The pos…

Why Gucci Mane’s Episodes Is Not Only Necessary — But Compelling

When it comes to Atlanta hip-hop royalty, few names carry as much weight as Gucci Mane. A pioneer of trap music and one of the most influential figures in Southern rap, Gucci’s career has spanned decades, cementing his place in hip-hop history. But just recently, the rapper did something that even his biggest fans might not have expected: he got vulnerable. On October 17, 2025, Gucci Mane released his new album, Episodes — a sprawling 23-track d…