Offset Defends Gunna Amidst YSL RICO Fallout

Offset recently addressed his support for fellow rapper Gunna on The New York Times' Popcast, explaining his stance following the YSL RICO trial. He maintained that Gunna remained loyal and did not provide testimony against others, despite accepting an Alford plea deal in 2022 to secure his release. Offset highlighted how the situation has created a rift among former collaborators, impacting the unity within Atlanta's vibrant hip-hop scene.

He expressed a desire to see the city's artists unified again, recalling how their collective success in the mid-2010s was driven by solidarity. Offset noted that the current disunity has weakened Atlanta's influence over hip-hop. His sentiments were echoed by Quavo, who publicly called for reconciliation between Young Thug and Gunna. However, Young Thug responded that he was not the one who initiated the estrangement, asserting his consistent integrity.