Gunna

Gunna, also known as Sergio Kitchens, was born in College Park, Georgia and rose to fame as one of the significant rap artists of the late 2010s. Despite having a voice that falls on the quieter side of the rap spectrum, his rhythm, cadence, and engaging style of delivery have ensured that his music resonated with a broad audience worldwide. Gunna's music has been played more than 15.7 billion times on Spotify to date, solidifying his spot among the most-streamed artists in the world.

Ironically, Gunna's introduction to music began as just a pastime during his early teenage years. Still, his passion for the craft intensified over time, particularly after meeting Atlanta-raised rapper Young Thug. This connection led to Gunna featuring in Thug's "Floyd Mayweather" alongside Gucci Mane and Travis Scott, earning a spot in the limelight that would only grow brighter over time. His big break from the number 41 hit song got him signed to Young Thug's label, YSL.

True to his unique style, Gunna's most popular song "Drip Too Hard" released in 2018 garnered more than 1.3 billion streams on Spotify, attesting to the artist's significant fanbase. This platinum-certified recording was a collaboration with Lil Baby, a fellow rapper from Atlanta. The song was part of "Drip Harder" - Gunna's first major-label mixtape - that managed an impressive number four spot on the Billboard charts after its release.

Gunna's journey in the music industry has produced a steady stream of successful projects, including his debuts that bounced on the charts such as "Drip or Drown 2" (2019) and "WUNNA" (2020), where both hit the Billboard 200 charts. "WUNNA", precisely, made a mark by attaining the number one spot after release. Gunna would score again in 2021 with Slime Language 2 - a collaborative compilation album that featured a who's who of popular rap artists such as Drake, Travis Scott, Big Sean, and Future, among others.

Gunna's music style, often characterized as almost slurred and sometimes verging on a stutter, belies the significant impact his work has had on the industry. Despite his unique vocal style, Gunna continues to affirm his commercial standing by consistently churning out chart-topping albums like his 2022 release "DS4Ever" and 2023's "A Gift and a Curse". With the constant evolution of his style and the power of his lyrics, Gunna is quickly cementing his legacy in the global music scene.