Rapper Foogiano Diss Track Targets Gucci Mane
Foogiano accuses the 1017 Records label head of snitching in his latest music video.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Hip-Hop and Rap
Live Poll
Do you believe artists should prioritize personal loyalty over their contractual obligations to record labels?
Rapper Foogiano has released a new track titled The Misunderstood Truth that openly criticizes record label executive Gucci Mane. The music video features the artist damaging a 1017 Records logo and burying a chain associated with the label.
Why it matters
The song highlights a deepening rift between the artists regarding the management of 1017 talent and ongoing loyalty disputes. Foogiano uses the track to voice his stance on his former mentor while supporting fellow artist Pooh Shiesty.
Foogiano has released 3 recent tracks addressing the current situation with his former label. Meanwhile, Pooh Shiesty and 8 codefendants are currently awaiting trial on serious criminal charges.
The players
Foogiano
An Atlanta-based rapper who recently regained his freedom following his 2026 release from prison.
Gucci Mane
A prominent Atlanta hip-hop artist and the head of 1017 Records who has been featured on the album Against All Odds.
Pooh Shiesty
A rapper associated with the 1017 label who is currently awaiting trial on robbery and kidnapping charges.
Big30
A rapper and codefendant in the robbery and kidnapping case connected to the 1017 Records circle.
The details
In the music video, Foogiano dances on the 1017 Records logo, signaling a public break from the Atlanta-based label. The lyrics specifically accuse Gucci Mane of snitching, stemming from disputes over how 1017 artists are treated.
Timeline
Foogiano was released from prison in 2026.
Foogiano released The Misunderstood Truth in October 2026.
The robbery and kidnapping trial involving Pooh Shiesty begins February 22, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
This public feud highlights the volatile nature of artist-label relationships within the Atlanta hip-hop scene. It marks a significant shift from the unified front previously presented by the 1017 Records Against All Odds project.
Fans can access the track and music video across major streaming platforms to follow the evolving conflict. The public nature of this dispute may influence future music releases and collaborative efforts involving the label's roster.
The takeaway
Public disputes between artists and their former labels often signal permanent shifts in professional alliances. Readers interested in the music industry can monitor how these conflicts impact future tour schedules and album releases.
What happens next
The trial involving Pooh Shiesty and his eight codefendants is scheduled to commence on February 22, 2027.
Further reading
For more updates on current events in the genre, check the Hip-Hop and Rap section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by HotNewHipHop.
Live Poll
Do you believe artists should prioritize personal loyalty over their contractual obligations to record labels?
