Gunna's 'The Last Wun' Drops! Is This Really His Final YSL Album?
Atlanta rapper Gunna has just released his new album, 'The Last Wun', and the hip-hop world is buzzing! The album, released on August 8th, is generating significant buzz, especially considering speculation about Gunna's future with YSL Records.
'The Last Wun': A Deep Dive
This 25-track project boasts features from heavy hitters like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Offset, signaling a significant release for the artist. Tracks like “Won’t Stop” and “Him All Along” are already gaining traction with fans.
What's in a Title?
The album's title, 'The Last Wun,' has fueled speculation that this might be Gunna's final album under the YSL Records/300 Entertainment banner. While nothing is confirmed, the title certainly adds a layer of intrigue to the release.
The Art Behind the Album
Gunna commissioned artist Devon DeJardin to create the album's striking cover art. DeJardin described his work as an attempt to capture Gunna's current state of mind: “It was about trying to capture Gunna in his essence of where he is in his life,” he told Rolling Stone. “And then adding stylistic elements to it, to represent anger and vengefulness but also represent peace, stability, perseverance, grinding. It’s like he’s working through his pain and grit, and he has a literal chip on the shoulder as if he’s got something to prove right now.”
Post-YSL Trial Speculation
The album's release follows Gunna's release from jail in 2022 as part of a plea deal in the YSL RICO case. This context has inevitably led to continued speculation about his relationship with Young Thug and the future of YSL Records.
Whether 'The Last Wun' truly marks the end of an era for Gunna at YSL remains to be seen, but the album is undoubtedly making waves in the music industry.