Gucci Mane Details How He Became Proud Of His Sobriety

Following his release from prison, Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane has spoken highly on his decision to become sober.

During an appearance on ESPN’s “His & Hers,” Gucci explained that what led him on his unwavering road to sobriety was the decision to not ever return to prison. He added that sobriety has gifted him with a clearer mind and boosted confidence.

“To ensure that I don’t come back into this prison I’m just gonna be totally sober,” Gucci Mane said of his thought process. “I don’t have any time to make any more mistakes. I want to jump every hurdle that’s in front of me. And it takes me to have a clearer mind. I know my weaknesses. And being sober, it’s like a big strength for me … It’s easy to me. It’s an extravagant lifestyle I live. And to me it’s kinda being even more cocky. I love to tell somebody ‘Hey listen, I don’t do drugs. I’m sorry baby, but I don’t want anything to drink. I’ll take a water.’… I’m proud of doing it. I like doing it. I hope people follow my example.”

Thanks to his guest appearance on Rae Sremmurd’s “Black Beatles,” Gucci was blessed with the highest-charting song he’s ever appeared on. The feat was accomplished when the Mike WiLL Made It-produced record broke into the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“When I got the track I knew it was a hit,” Gucci said when asked if he thought “Black Beatles” would be a success. “And I felt like it was a banger, but you never know how far things are gonna go. And every time I go in the studio, I guess I’m aiming for the fences. I’m trying to take everyone to number one. But I knew that it was a great song.”

The Trap King is preparing the release of his third post-prison album, The Return of East Atlanta Santa, due out December 16.

Video of Gucci Mane speaking on sobriety and Rae Sremmurd’s “Black Beatles,” is below.