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Gunna maintained his innocence while addressing the YSL RICO case in an open letter penned behind bars on his 19th birthday on Tuesday (June 14).

Gunna Pens Letter To Fans From Behind Bars Amid YSL RICO Case: 'I Am Innocent' Published on:Jun 14, 2022, 10:10 AM by 6 Atlanta, GA Gunnahas broken his silence following his May 11 arrest as part of a sweeping, 56-count RICO indictmentagainst his and Young ThugsYSL (Young Slime Life) collective, which prosecutors have accused of being a criminal street gang. In an open letter penned behind bars and shared to his social media channels on Tuesday (June 14) which happens to be his 29th birthday the Atlanta rapper maintains his innocence while addressing the high-profile legal case that has captured the attention of the Hip Hop community. Gunna (real name Sergio Kitchens) has been charged with conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, with prosecutors tying him to YSLs alleged crimes through various social media posts and photos of him wearing YSL chains. 2022 has been one of the best years of my life, despite this difficult situation. This year I had the whole world pushing P the letter begins. Growing up from where I come from in a marginalized neighborhood, I never dreamt my art would change my life and the lives of my loved ones. My entire life, Ive seen Black Men, Black Women and Black Children constantly attacked, hated, murdered, berated, belittled, silenced, judged, used and held captive. Gunna, who remains in jail after being denied bond goes on to reflect on his journey to becoming a successful rapper and the positive influence he has on his community, before shooting down the false accusations and expressing his confidence that hell be released in due time. I used my art form, my gift from God, to change my circumstance, he continues. I worked, I honed my craft, I worked, I empowered Black Women in my industry, I worked, I lived in the recording studio, I worked, I lived on the road, I worked. I worked everyday 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 dont have my freedom. But I am innocent. I am being falsely accused and will never stop fighting to clear my name! The picture being painted of me is ugly and untrue. My fans know I love to celebrate life, I love my family, I love travel, I love music, I love my fans. I have all faith that God will grant me justice for the purity in my heart and the innocence of my actions. Read more