Last month, XXL shared a letter written by Gucci Mane from jail. More recently, the Atlanta rapper launched an advice column with the magazine, answering questions about love and more.
According to the hip-hop magazine's site, Gucci's column will run weekly and will focus on life advice coming directly from the Trap God himself. Those interested in hearing from GuWop can send their questions in to xxl@xxlmag.com along with their first name and home city with the subject line "Ask Gucci."
Check out a few submissions from Gucci Mane's first installment below:
Hi Gucci,
I'm a female in her early 20s and am in a long distance relationship at the moment. My boyfriend and I have dated off and on for years and because of financial reasons, I don't know when we'll be able to really be together. What should I do?
Sidney
BrooklynWell Sidney,
Me and my girl stay in different cities and it provides a constant spark in our relationship. So focus on what you all have going good and work from that perspective. If money is the issue then you all have to find out what's more important: being happy or being financially secure.
Sincerely Mr Guccimane
Gucci,
I have a really good friend that is 35 years old and is still trying to become a rapper. The thing is that he's not really built to be a rapper and is below average on the mic. No one wants to knock his dreams, but I feel like I should really tell him to hang up the mic and pursue other ventures. Would it be right of me to tell him to quit rapping since his friends are afraid to do so?
Roger
QueensRoger,
I am a 35-year-old rapper myself and I am at the best stage in my career and I think though your friend may not be a great rapper, if he is a great hustler and promoter, he still can find success. So let him pursue his dreams. Who is he hurting by trying to do something he finds is fun and he is passionate about?
Sincerely Mr Guccimane
Gucci,
A group of my friends are trying to open a bar in Brooklyn. The five of us have been working towards this goal for a few months now and some of us are beginning to notice that one of our buddies isn't as serious with the plan as the rest of us. How should we handle that?
Manny
Irvington, NJManny,
If your friend isn't as serious, I think you and your crew should all sit down and have a conversation and let everyone share what they have to say and what they think is needed to make the bar a reality. Whoever doesn't fit or see the vision or have the time or brings the resource that you all think is needed, just agree to stay friends but not business partners.
Sincerely Mr Guccimane
Back in March, Atlanta rapper Peewee Longway made the bold statement that Guwop would be freed from prison in "a couple months." He is currently serving time for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
