Gunna has been in jail for more than a month already after he was involved in a sweeping RICO indictment that involved Young Thug and other members of the Young Slime Life gang in Atlanta.
After calls for their release had been publicized, the two remained in jail after an Atlantan judge decided against their bond release. Reports say that the judge believed they held "commanding positions" on the gang, so releasing them might ignite witness tampering and intimidation.
In a recent Billboard article, the "DS4EVER" hitmaker had shared an open letter to the public - expressing his "innocence" in the cases thrown at him.
Gunna Open Letter From Jail
In a heartfelt statement he released for his fans and the public from behind bars, the "Pushin P" hitmaker explained how this year is still his "best" despite the alleged wrongful incarceration.
"2022 has been one of the best years of my life, despite this difficult situation. This year I had the world pushing P. I worked every day to show God how grateful I am for my gift, for my art, for my life and to be able to provide for my loved ones. For now, I don't have my freedom. But I am innocent," he said in the letter.
The rapper also touched on his marginalized childhood and alluded to the prosecution as the same.
"Black Men, Black Women and Black Children constantly attacked, hated, murdered, berated, belittled, silenced, judged, used and held captive," Gunna elaborated.
The open letter came on the heels of his 29th birthday today, which he is spending in Fulton County Jail as he was denied bond release.
Gunna also called to "PROTECT BLACK ART!" as authorities have used his song lyrics on the 56-count indictment as evidence against him.
In States like Maryland and Atlanta, the court ruled that lyrics are admissible as evidence in prosecution - which largely affects black musicians and artists.
Contrary to this, the New York State Senate has passed the "Rap Music on Trial Bill," a bill that would limit authorities on using "creative expression" as evidence against artists in court.
Although this would help only New York rappers tried in the city, it would directly affect Gunna and Thug's case, which were in Atlanta, Georgia.
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