Rumors (Gucci Mane song) explained

Rumors
Cover:Rumors Gucci Mane.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Gucci Mane featuring Lil Durk
Album:So Icy Gang: The ReUp
Released:January 25, 2022
Length:3:06
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Chronology:Gucci Mane
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Prev Year:2021
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Next Year:2022

"Rumors" is a song by American rapper Gucci Mane featuring fellow American rapper Lil Durk. It was released through Atlantic and 1017 Records on January 25, 2022 as the lead single to his 2022 deluxe compilation album So Icy Gang: The ReUp. The artists wrote the song with producers Tay Keith and DJ Meech.[1] Gucci announced the song and its release date with a preview of it and its accompanying music video on January 24, 2022, the day before the song was released, referring to it as "a street smash".[2] The two artists have previously collaborated on Gucci's 2014 song, "Wit Us", which is a remix of Durk's 2014 song, "War Wit Us".[3]

Composition and lyrics

Lyrically, "Rumors" sees both Mane and Durk dismissing any rumors that have been made against them.[4] Mane received attention for dissing Pookie Loc, a friend of American rapper Jeezy. Rapper 50 Cent commented about the diss on Instagram.[5]

Music video

The official music video for "Rumors", directed by Jerry Sanchez, was released alongside the song on January 25, 2022. The video sees Mane and Durk rapping in a parking lot and hanging out with friends.[6]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[7]

Release history

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DateFormatLabel
VariousJanuary 25, 2022Atlantic[8]
United StatesFebruary 8, 2022Rhythmic contemporary[9]
Urban contemporary radio[10]

Notes and References

  1. Gucci Mane & Lil Durk Are Kings of the Packing Store in 'Rumors' Video: Watch. Billboard. Rowley. Glen. January 25, 2022. January 25, 2022.
  2. Web site: Gucci Mane and Lil Durk Join Forces for New Collab "Rumors". Complex. Cummings-Grady. Mackenzie. January 25, 2022. January 25, 2022.
  3. Web site: Gucci Mane & Lil Durk Join Forces On 'Rumors': 'This Gone Be A Street Smash'. HipHopDX. Elibert. Mark. January 25, 2022. January 25, 2022.
  4. Web site: Gucci Mane And Lil Durk Pay No Attention To The 'Rumors' On Their Defiant Collaboration. Uproxx. Okon. Wongo. January 25, 2022. January 25, 2022.
  5. Web site: Gucci Mane Rapping About Jeezy's Friend Pookie Loc Who He Killed Draws Reaction From 50 Cent . 2022-05-13 . Complex . en.
  6. Gucci Mane & Lil Durk Are Kings of the Packing Store in 'Rumors' Video: Watch. Billboard. Rowley. Glen. January 25, 2022. January 25, 2022.
  7. Web site: Credits / Rumors / Gucci Mane. Tidal. January 25, 2022.
  8. Web site: Rumors (feat. Lil Durk) - Single by Gucci Mane. Apple Music. February 7, 2022.
  9. Web site: Future Releases for Rhythmic Radio Stations. All Access. February 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220204224254/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. February 4, 2022.
  10. Web site: Future Releases for Urban/R&B Radio Stations. All Access. February 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220206131508/https://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases. February 6, 2022.