Music
Jeezy Cites The One Reason He Was Able To Stay Calm During His Heated ‘Verzuz’ Battle With Gucci Mane
‘I wasn’t going to let anyone, including myself, drag me back 20 years.’ …

Jeezy and Gucci Mane made the internet roil on Thursday night when they faced off for a heated Verzuz battle. After years of bad blood and diss tracks, the two rappers and Atlanta cultural icons managed to achieve some semblance of peace by closing out the night performing their joint track, “So Icy.” Of course, that doesn’t mean all the tension is de-escalated forever, but a lot of the reason why things stayed calm during the face off was due to the demeanor of Jeezy.
In a lengthy interview with Boy Boy TV, he spoke to just that — citing one person who really helped him keep things composed that night. ” “I just felt like I wasn’t gonna lose my cool — I wasn’t going to let anyone, including myself, drag me back 20 years,” he said, commenting on Verzuz around 22 minutes. “I worked so hard to get in a place where things are good for me. I got multiple things going on, I employ a lot of people, and everybody depend on me. Matter of fact, I got a daughter that I love very much. I gotta make it back home to her.”
Continuing on: “I’m not putting myself in no position to prove no point to nobody that I’m real. I been real. … It’s solid, ain’t nothin’ ever going to change that. I don’t have anything to prove. The only thing that I gotta prove to myself is I wanna be better than I was yesterday. That would have been an L for me to walk out of there and be like, ‘Yo, I just really lost my composure out in the world because somebody was playing with me like we in the sixth grade.’”
His priorities have clearly shifted over the years, and it’s definitely for the better. Watch the whole interview above.
Gucci Mane is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Artist Spotlight
Anna Dahl shares anthemic sentiment in her mesmerizing debut single, “Top-Shelf”

Anna Dahl is an emerging force in the Country/Rock-pop scene, ready to take the spotlight and create a buzz with her dynamic sound. Her debut single, “Top Shelf,” is a clever, guitar-driven mix of sass, soul, and country-rock swagger. Originally from Wisconsin and now based in Los Angeles, Dahl has already acquired valuable performance experience at a young age, demonstrating with this track that she truly commands the stage.
Produced by the talented Don Miggs, whose collaborations with Dolly Parton and Cowboy Mouth speak volumes about his expertise, “Top Shelf” quickly establishes the vibe promised by its title: smooth, refined, and bursting with energy. This song is a vibrant celebration of feminine confidence centered around a fun girls’ night out. It pays tribute to strong women and good music while heralding the beginning of something exciting, making it the perfect anthem to blast through car speakers while heading out with friends.
Beyond its playful nature, “Top Shelf” conveys a powerful message: Anna knows her worth. With the line, “It’s gonna take more than a cheap beer to catch her attention,” she delivers a sentiment that could easily be embroidered on a denim jacket or find a place in the hall of fame of country anthems. It’s not just about having fun; it’s also empowering.
Anna Dahl’s vocal delivery is exceptional, demonstrating both clarity and inherent charisma as she skillfully blends elements of grit and melody. The central hook of the track is undeniably catchy, featuring bold and infectious energy that renders it an ideal addition to any enthusiast’s playlist. If this composition serves as the initial salvo from her upcoming EP, one can anticipate an exciting evolution in her musical narrative. With “Top Shelf,” Anna Dahl delivers an unmistakably assertive message: she’s not here to play small; instead, she aims to make a significant impact while unequivocally showcasing her top-tier talent, possessing a precise understanding of her artistic direction and objectives.
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Hip-Hop
DatYunginG5 breathes fire and feeling into “Suffocate”

In DatYunginG5’s new single “Suffocate,” he moves beyond the desperation to reveal the chilling cycle of love that won’t release its grip. All over a darkened blend of moody pop and synthy flashbacks, “Suffocate” reads like a rough draft at 2 a.m., too honest to stow away, too raw to ignore. Crafted with razor-sharp precision by Austin Weller, the song fuses spacey production with cutting lyricism. The beat shimmers like a dream but strikes like a memory you’ve tried to bury.
There’s a quiet tension between the down-beat melodies and low-key rap flow, reflecting the emotional tussle that underlines the song. “Suffocate” is a song about the love we can’t shake once it’s grown old and stale when a toxic presence keeps seeping into our lives, reopening scars we thought were healed. DatYunginG5 cuts right to that unsettling feeling with surgical emotional precision and pointedly reminds us that sometimes, it’s not the love you miss; it’s the chaos you grew accustomed to. The story he’s telling is every bit as gripping as his delivery. Each line hits hard, awash in regrets and reflection yet remaining defiantly open. He is not merely singing about being wounded he’s allowing you to feel it with him.
If you’re in the midst of your heartbreak or still licking your emotional wounds, then “Suffocate” deserves a place on your playlist. It’s the sound of every message you never sent, every memory you attempted to erase, and every breath you found impossible to take when love started to suffocate you. On “Suffocate,” however, DatYunginG5 makes it clear he cannot be seen as an artist, but a storyteller, and his story cuts clean. This is the most beautifully written emotional unraveling, in which pain sounds almost poetic.
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