MTV reports that Gucci read a prepared statement outside the prison, saying, “I have made some mistakes in my life that have hurt a lot of people who care about me. I have worked very hard to get past them, but those mistakes have brought me to where I am today, and they will not be repeated.” He added, “I want to continue on a positive track and truly focus on being a role model to my fans and my community. I am looking towards the future with a newfound respect and appreciation for the law and a strong dedication to my music and my career.”

Gucci also announced plans to launch a new record label, 1017 Brick Squad, in conjunction with Asylum and Warner Bros. Gucci plans to release a new album, The Appeal, by summer’s end, and the label’s roster also includes the new group Brick Squad, which features Gucci alongside proteges OJ Da Juiceman and Waka Flocka Flame.

Gucci also mentioned plans to tour. He’s booked on several big shows in the upcoming weeks, including the Best of the Best Memorial Day weekend gig in Miami and sets at Hot 97’s Summer Jam in New Jersey and Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash in Atlanta.

DJ Holiday, the man behind Gucci’s Writing’s on the Wall mixtape, was among the people greeting Gucci outside the prison, and MTV reports that the two plan to make a sequel to that mixtape. Given that Gucci actually manged to drop a mixtape from jail, it’s a fair bet that he’ll release a ton more music in the months ahead.

via Pitchfork

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