Gucci Mane is one of the well-known rapper and recording artist, who laid the groundwork for the ‘trap music’. In 2006, Gucci Mane released his first album titled ‘Trap House’ along with his Jeezy. His songs have been featured in many movies and have collaborated with other famous artists such as  Drake, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Selena Gomez, Mariah Carey, and Marilyn Manson.

Early life and Childhood

Gucci Mane was born in Bessemer, Alabama on 12 February 1980. His nationality is African-American and has a zodiac sign, Aquarius. His father, Ralph Everett Dudley was a U.S serviceman and power plant worker, while his mother, Vicky Jean Davis was a social worker and teacher. Furthermore, his real name is Radric Delantic Davis. He is 41 years old.

Later, his parents separated and he settled with his mother in Atlanta. Before his father and mother got together, her mother has a son named, Victor Davis from her previous relationships. Further, when Gucci Mane was born, his father was on the run from the police. He fled to Detroit, Michigan. He was on the run for dealing crack cocaine and heroin. Due to the absence of his father during the time to sign the birth certificate, Gucci adopted his mother’s last name.

Gucci’s family has a strong military background. To be precise, his paternal grandfather, James Dudley, Sr., served in the military for twelve years. He also served during World War II and he served as a chef during all those years. Similarly, his maternal grandfather served in the Pacific during World War II and on the USS South Dakota and his name was Walter Lee Davis. Mane’s father also served in the military and he was stationed in Korea for two years.

Gucci grew up in a poor neighborhood, which was high in crime. Being raised in such an environment, Gucci was also involved in drug dealing from an early age along with his brother. He even spent his Christmas money to acquire crack cocaine while he was in eighth grade. This was the start of his career as a drug dealer.

Education

Since his mother was a teacher; she spent most of her time teaching Davis how to read and write. His first school was Jonesboro Elementary where he attended kindergarten and a few years of elementary education. After, moving to Atlanta, Gucci Mane did his schooling from Cedar Grove Elementary School.

Throughout his school, he maintained good grades. Gucci completed his high school from McNair High School in 1998 with a 3.0 GPA and a HOPE Scholarship to Georgia Perimeter College. Gucci took a computer programming course, though he rarely attended and was kicked out in 2001. It happened after Gucci was caught with possession of crack cocaine by an undercover police officer. He was sentenced to 90 days in county jail and then probation.