Gunna (rapper)
An Atlanta rapper whose melodic, fashion-forward 'drip' anthems defined a late-2010s hip-hop sound and dominated charts.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American rapper·Birthday: June 14·Millennials
Biography
Sergio Kitchens, who performs as Gunna, emerged from the fertile Atlanta rap scene as a prime architect of its melodic, luxurious wave. His affiliation with Young Thug's YSL collective provided the launchpad, but it was his own ear for hazy, catchy flows and vivid lyrics about designer clothes and high living that cemented his status. The 2018 mixtape 'Drip Season 3' was his breakthrough, but the collaborative project 'Drip Harder' with Lil Baby catapulted him to the mainstream. Its diamond-certified single 'Drip Too Hard' wasn't just a hit; it was a cultural shorthand for success and style. Gunna's music operates as both aspirational fantasy and laid-back vibe, making him a defining voice of a specific moment in hip-hop where atmosphere and attitude became paramount.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Gunna was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Gunna Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Gunna's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- His collaborative single 'Drip Too Hard' with Lil Baby reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a diamond certification from the RIAA.
- The joint mixtape 'Drip Harder' with Lil Baby peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 chart in 2018.
- He signed to Young Thug's influential YSL Records, becoming a central figure in the Atlanta rap scene's new generation.
Did You Know?
His stage name 'Gunna' was a childhood nickname given to him by his mother.
He is known for popularizing slang terms like 'drip' (meaning style or swag) in mainstream music.
He has a close collaborative relationship with producer Wheezy, who has crafted many of his signature beats.
“I just took a DNA test, turns out I'm 100% that... well, you know the rest. I put my own spin on things.”
