Gucci Mane Speaks On Prison Sentence

As previously reported, Gucci Mane joined a growing list of rappers serving time in prison when he was sentenced to 12 months behind bars for probation violation last week in a Georgia court.

According to a spokesperson for his label, the Atlanta based rapper was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs to begin serving his time immediately following his sentencing.

In a statement released by his camp yesterday (November 17), Gucci spoke for the first time since being put behind bars:

"I have accepted full responsibility for my actions and I am ready to deal with what is in front of me right now. Thankfully, my label is still moving forward with my album release so I will have plenty to look forward to when I get out. I am remaining positive and want my fans to know that I am grateful for their loyalty and continued support. I will get through this."

Dwight Thomas, Gucci's lawyer, provided additional insight into the situation and revealed how the So Icey CEO was able to avoid a two-year sentence:

"In court, Mr. Davis [Gucci Mane]was extremely articulate and he was remorseful for his conduct. He was able to convince the courts that he was not deserving of the two year prison sentence he was facing."

Probation violation isn't new territory for Gucci. Less than a year ago, the rapper was released from prison after serving six months for another violation stemming from his failure to satisfy 600 hours of community service, which were issued by the court in 2005.

As like the last time, the rapper is expected to serve only 6 months for this latest infraction. Gucci's new album, The State vs. Radrick Davis, hits shelves on December 8.