Gunna — born Sergio Giavanni Kitchens in College Park, Georgia — has quietly become one of the most consistent hitmakers of his generation. Born on June 14, 1993, the 33-year-old rapper has built a catalog that spans trap staples, chart-topping albums and a decade of cultural influence.
This month, Gunna became the 25th artist in the Billboard Hot 100's history to reach 100 career entries, as "Pop It" debuted at No. 55 on the chart dated October 24, 2026. From his real name and age to his rise through the Drip Season era, his albums, and the new SB The Label chapter, this profile covers everything you need to know.
Early Life
Sergio Giavanni Kitchens was born on June 14, 1993, in College Park, Georgia. He was raised by his mother alongside four older brothers, and he started making music at the age of 15. According to reports, his early influences included Outkast, Cam'ron and Chingy, and he released the mixtape "Hard Body" in 2013 under the name Yung Serg.
Career Beginnings and the Drip Season Era
Gunna was introduced to Young Thug through their mutual friend Keith "King" Troup, and he signed to Thug's YSL Records in 2016. That partnership launched the Drip Season mixtape series that would define his early career: Drip Season in 2016, followed by Drip Season 2 and the Drip or Drown EP in 2017, and Drip Season 3 in 2018.
Mainstream Breakthrough and Albums
His mainstream breakthrough arrived with Drip Harder, his 2018 collaborative mixtape with Lil Baby. Its standout single "Drip Too Hard" peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, went diamond (RIAA) and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Grammy Awards.
Gunna's studio albums followed in quick succession: Drip or Drown 2 (2019) debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, Wunna (2020) became his first No. 1, DS4Ever (2022) his second consecutive No. 1, A Gift & a Curse (2023) reached No. 3 and produced "FukUMean," One of Wun (2024) peaked at No. 2, and The Last Wun (2025) debuted at No. 3 — his last release through YSL/300.
Legal Issues
On May 11, 2022, Gunna was arrested as part of the 56-count RICO indictment against YSL. He took a plea deal and was released from prison on December 14, 2022.
2026 — Splurge Era, 100 Hot 100 Entries and SB The Label
"Pop It" was released on October 9, 2026, and debuted at No. 55 on the Hot 100 chart dated October 24 — making Gunna the 25th artist in the chart's 68-year history to reach 100 career entries, and the fourth artist to do it in 2026 after J. Cole, Ariana Grande and Rod Wave. In its first tracking week, the single drew 4.6 million US streams and 4.7 million radio airplay impressions, according to Luminate figures reported via Billboard. The single is the lead from his forthcoming seventh studio album "Splurge," which has no confirmed release date. Gunna also launched his SB The Label imprint in partnership with Atlantic Music Group/Atlantic Records, with signees Casper Bluff, Nechie and Dracc.
Read more about Pop It's official release announcement and the "Pop It" lyrics post, and see how Gunna joined Billboard's 100-hit club.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official "Pop It" music video (2026) above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Gunna's real name and how old is he?
A: Gunna's real name is Sergio Giavanni Kitchens. Born on June 14, 1993, in College Park, Georgia, he is 33 years old in 2026.
Q: What was Gunna's breakthrough?
A: The Drip Season mixtape series (2016–2018), especially Drip Season 3, and his Lil Baby collaboration "Drip Too Hard" — which hit No. 4 on the Hot 100, went diamond and earned a Grammy nomination.
Q: How many albums has Gunna released?
A: Six studio albums so far — Drip or Drown 2, Wunna, DS4Ever, A Gift & a Curse, One of Wun and The Last Wun — with his seventh, Splurge, announced.
Q: How did Gunna reach 100 Hot 100 entries?
A: "Pop It" debuted at No. 55 on the chart dated October 24, 2026, making him the 25th artist in Hot 100 history to reach 100 entries. It is the lead single of Splurge.
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