Profile
Full Name: Sergio Giavanni Kitchens
Stage Name: Gunna
Date of Birth: June 14, 1993
Place of Birth: College Park, Georgia, United States
Age: 33 years old as of September 2026
Nationality: American
Profession: Rapper, singer, songwriter and record executive
Music Genres: Hip-hop, trap and rap
Active: 2010s–present
Early Life
Gunna, whose real name is Sergio Giavanni Kitchens, was born on June 14, 1993, in College Park, Georgia. He grew up in the Atlanta area and developed an interest in music while he was young.
Gunna initially pursued music as a hobby before becoming serious about establishing himself as a professional rapper. His early musical influences came from Atlanta’s vibrant hip-hop and trap scene.
Music Career
Gunna began attracting attention after being introduced to rapper Young Thug, who became an important figure in his early career. Gunna subsequently became associated with YSL Records, Young Thug’s record label and collective.
His breakthrough came with a series of mixtapes and collaborations that demonstrated his melodic rap style. In 2016, he released the mixtape Drip Season, followed by Drip Season 2 and Drip Season 3.
His debut studio album, Drip or Drown 2, was released in 2019. The project became a commercial success and established Gunna as one of the leading artists in Atlanta’s modern trap movement.
In 2020, Gunna released Wunna, his second studio album. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, giving him his first U.S. number-one album.
He followed this success with DS4Ever in 2022. The album also debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and featured collaborations with artists including Future, 21 Savage, Lil Baby and Drake.
In 2023, Gunna returned with a Gift & a Curse, which included the highly successful song “fukumean.” The track became one of his biggest solo hits and introduced his music to an even wider international audience.
He later released One of Wun in 2024, continuing his distinctive melodic trap sound.
Gunna’s Musical Style
Gunna is known for his smooth, melodic delivery, relaxed flow and fashion-forward image. His music frequently focuses on success, wealth, relationships, luxury, personal experiences and life in Atlanta.
His collaborations with artists such as Lil Baby, Young Thug, Travis Scott, Drake, Future and 21 Savage have helped him become a major name in contemporary hip-hop.
Wife and Relationships
Gunna is not publicly known to be married as of September 2026. He has generally kept his romantic life private and has been linked to women in the entertainment world, but he has not publicly confirmed a wife.
Children
Gunna has not publicly confirmed having any children. He tends to keep details about his private and family life away from the public spotlight.
Legal Troubles
Gunna’s career was affected by the major YSL RICO case in Georgia. He was arrested in 2022 alongside Young Thug and other defendants.
Gunna later accepted an Alford plea to a racketeering conspiracy charge in December 2022. He was sentenced to five years, with one year commuted to time served and the remainder suspended subject to conditions. He was released from prison in December 2022.
Following his release, Gunna returned to music and addressed the controversy surrounding the case through his songs and public statements.
Net Worth and Success
Gunna has built substantial wealth through music sales, streaming, touring, performances, brand partnerships and other business activities. Exact estimates of his net worth vary considerably between sources, so figures published online should be treated as estimates rather than confirmed financial information.
Legacy
Gunna has become one of the most recognizable artists associated with the modern Atlanta trap sound. His melodic approach to rap, successful albums and collaborations with major artists have helped establish him as an influential figure in contemporary hip-hop.
From his early mixtapes in Atlanta to multiple Billboard 200 number-one albums, Gunna has built a career defined by commercial success, a distinctive musical identity and an ability to remain relevant despite major personal and legal challenges.
Quick Facts
| Profile | Details |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Sergio Giavanni Kitchens |
| Stage Name | Gunna |
| Date of Birth | June 14, 1993 |
| Age | 33 years old |
| Birthplace | College Park, Georgia, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Wife | Not publicly married |
| Children | None publicly confirmed |
| Record Label/Association | YSL Records |
| Breakthrough | Drip Season series |
| First No. 1 Album | Wunna |
| Other No. 1 Album | DS4Ever |
| Major Hit | “fukumean” |
| Genres | Hip-hop, trap, rap |