Diddy is among those looking to keep Gunna’s spirits high as he awaits trial in the YSL (Young Slime Life) RICO case.
On Saturday (October 1), the Bad Boy boss posted a video on Instagram documenting a recent phone conversation with the currently jailed rapper, in which he encouraged him to “keep the faith” and “stay laser focused.”
Puff began by extending his prayers and sympathies to Gunna over his legal troubles, but the DS4Ever hitmaker made it clear he’s remaining positive and staying focused on regaining his freedom while behind bars.
“I’m praying, man. I’m praying,” Diddy told Gunna, who replied: “Yeah, that’s it. They gonna work. I’m doing nothing but preserving my self and keeping my mind together and getting myself right for when I’m back out there.”
“I’m sorry you going through this, though, king. You feel me?” Puff continued, with Gunna adding: “But it’s part of the journey so I have to just understand that. It’s just about climbing and refocusing and making sure I’m prepared for when I do come out.”
Diddy then launched into one of his famous pep talks, occupying the middle ground between Hip Hop mogul, pastor and therapist.
“I know you was cold before, but you know, sometimes God — that’s what he does. He takes us through these crazy journeys, man,” he said. “I know you supposed to be out here, man. I know it’s just gonna make you stronger and we getting ready for your return.
“Empower your mind every single second, stay in a high frequency. Know that it’s gonna be alright, it’s for a reason that you don’t even know about and just get ready for your return. You got some good time in there to be laser focused and do a lot of positive things and dream big and bold.”
He added: “Know that I’m praying for you and my God answers my prayers, when I put that special prayer on. And you deserve that. You’re a beautiful person, and beautiful brother and I can’t wait to see the things you do when you come out and you get back, king. I love you.”
Gunna graciously replied: “I love you too. Appreciate you for everything, king. Everything.”
Young Thug & Gunna Share Their First Conversation Since RICO Arrests
Gunna (real name Sergio Kitchens) was arrested in May along with Young Thug and 26 other members of their YSL collective, who prosecutors have accused of being a criminal street gang behind a series of violent crimes — including murder — in Atlanta.
The 29-year-old was charged with one count of conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, with prosecutors using various social media posts and photos of him wearing YSL chains to tie him to the wider RICO indictment.
Gunna has maintained his innocence, writing in an open letter in June: “I am being falsely accused and will never stop fighting to clear my name! The picture being painted of me is ugly and untrue … I have all faith that God will grant me justice for the purity in my heart and the innocence of my actions.”
Yet things aren’t so straightforward in the eyes of the law. The rapper has twice been denied bond over concerns about him being a flight risk and witnesses in the case allegedly being intimidated.
Earlier this week, Gunna’s legal team filed a third motion for his release, arguing the prosecution has failed to present enough evidence to warrant his continued incarceration.
If his latest bond attempt is unsuccessful, Gunna will likely remain in jail until his trial begins in January 2023.
Hey man, I think these guys need both compassion, and tough love. Compassion helps them to see that they’re not alone, and tough lives shows them how to move going forward.
I call BS on this. He’s only doing this for attention. If he was genuine about this then he would’ve foot the bill for an attorney and tried to bond him out a long time ago. He didn’t do this for Shyne or any other Bad Boy artist. He only cares about his ego and himself.
Blackman lies as usual, y’all never honest with thyself! Shyne own up his deed and that set him free. They are today f good term or you think the lube is being passed around in the streets and in the prison? Take make for example. He is an idiot who ran around with g-unit (fofty cent) what is a Mason Beta going to gain by running with fofty. Exactly what? Nothing.
STFU, We all know Shyne was set up by Diddy to take those charges cuz he’s a coward who can’t handle going to prison and that’s a well known fact. Now,stop spewing untrue nonsensical bullshit just to try to make a point because it makes you look stupid.
“I like it when they put the jelly inside they ass, cuz I know I’ll be calling it lunch later.” “Make sure to stroke the balls.” sounds like some advice that Diddy would give TSGUNNA while she’s in prison,lol. He only wants her out so he can pounce on her once she gets out. We see right through you, Fluff Daddy.
Horny black men, y’all doing it! See the one message with the most upvote.
White men ain’t no saints either, they do just as much too if not more.
If I was Gunna, I’d be disappointed as hell if all I got from a near billionaire was a pep talk and nothing about him trying to bond me and my crew out.
Diddy doesn’t see an investment opportunity like Suge did with Pac
poof diddler is a clown shoe.
that is all
Gunna a fool if he think diddy genuinely care about him lmao
Diddy: “Lemme get you some of that prison advice….. take that take that.”
“You ain’t going nowhere, you ain’t going nowhere…you might as well stop now, cuz you’re a f** boy for life.”
Lol, you forgot the yeah before the take that part.
This dude is such an embarrassment to the human race. He’s such a goofy cornball.
Dang no one cares about Young Thug? But I mean fake care from Diddy is still not real care. Dudes a clown.
Diddy don’t know shit about being locked up, he would’ve threw everyone under the bus as usual
Anyone else care to have a word
Why document this Puff? And a person of his position? I mean, some artists show and prove privately, but this comes off as a self promo thing. What are you doing about this situation Puff? Besides selling it and making yourself look weird? I would’ve let Gunna share it at his own Will once I helped and he got out. But just felt good about it. Social media or not. This makes puff look even more faker than his usual self…
Diddy it’s gonna make you stronger, you’ll find it easier to take my cock, when you out CANT STOP WONT STOP
You feel me? Because imma take that take that that.
U forgot Uh uh! Uh uh!
For dose who weren’t dere, what Diddy actually sed was, “Sing fo da fedz, it gone make you stronger!” Salut real G-Code.