Offset is opening up about his decision to support Gunna following the controversial YSL RICO case, explaining why he refused to follow the crowd when several artists in Atlanta distanced themselves from the rapper.
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Following Gunna’s release from jail in December 2022 after accepting an Alford plea deal, the Atlanta Hip-Hop community became divided. While some artists questioned Gunna’s loyalty, Offset continued to embrace him both personally and musically.
Speaking on his decision, Offset made it clear that loyalty and independent thinking played a major role in his position.
“I’m not a follower. I rock with who rock with me,” Offset explained.
The former Migos member also expressed frustration over how the controversy affected Atlanta’s once-dominant Hip-Hop scene.
“All that bull[sh*t] divided our city and then made each artist pay for it,” he said.
Offset believes the division has damaged the unity that helped Atlanta become one of the most influential cities in Hip-Hop.
“At the end of the day, we ran the whole hip-hop scene. Now it’s a gap.”
Despite the criticism surrounding Gunna, Offset has maintained their relationship, with the two continuing to collaborate on music.
His comments raise a larger conversation about loyalty, personal relationships, and whether the divisions within Atlanta Hip-Hop have weakened the city’s influence on the culture.
Offset explains why he immediately embraced Gunna after the YSL trial while other peers kept their distance: "I’m not a follower. I rock with who rock with me… All that bull[sh*t] divided our city and then made each artist pay for it… At the end of the day, we ran the whole hip-hop scene. Now it’s a gap." (via Popcast)
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