Many people are drawn to Gucci Mane’s music for its punchlines and party-friendly atmosphere. The prolific Atlanta luminary is taking a different approach for his upcoming album, Episodes. The project will be released concurrently with his book of the same title on October 17, with both exploring the unattractive aspects of his path to fame, influence, and intergenerational wealth.

The rappers fans got a clue about what the biographical novel is about from a recent post on his Instagram account, where he wrote, “This book is for all my fans who have been dealing with mental health struggles.” You are not the only one.

We have learned more through the publisher, Simon and Schuster. The synopsis tells the story of Gucci’s life, revisiting key moments in, n episodes, and sharing the real-life events that previously went unexplained. The emotional distress, the hidden dangers, the sensitive topics that are rarely discussed. In each episode, Gucci is recounting a significant experience that listeners may be familiar with from the news or his music, while providing insight into his mental state at the time.

He explains how his fascination with money ultimately consumed him, the motives behind his crimes, the significance of his ice cream cone tattoo, and how his wife felt when he overdosed. During his journey, he talks to medical professionals and mental health specialists to offer insight into mental health awareness.

His latest singles, “Voices” and “Psycho,” reference prison, mental health, and overwhelming thoughts that he often struggled with.

The tracks continue to embody Gucci’s distinctive style while incorporating a hint of self-reflection. Take a look at the options shown below.