Fat Joe Praises Gunna’s Album But Won’t Support a “Rat”
Fat Joe Calls Out Gunna: Fire Album, But "Rat" Allegations Break the Code.
Fat Joe is known for speaking his truth, and his recent comments on Gunna stirred the pot in the hip-hop world.
On the latest episode of his Joe & Jada Podcast, the Bronx rap legend revealed that while he respects Gunna’s artistry, he can’t support someone he believes violated the street code.
Joe didn’t hold back when addressing the snitching rumors surrounding Gunna, who took an Alford plea deal in the YSL RICO case.
While Gunna has consistently denied cooperating with authorities, the plea sparked widespread speculation that he had turned on Young Thug and others.
“Like I get a phone call from somebody. ‘Yo man, you got to check this album out.’ … Listen, ever since I assumed you a rat, your people ain’t fucking with you no more. I’m off you no matter what you do.”
He went on to explain how deeply he values loyalty and the unspoken codes of the streets.
“I never went to see this guy one time in my life after he ratted because he violated the code. I’ve been through this in my life. And so to see it so acceptable how everybody’s acting like, ‘Yo, it’s OK, it’s no problem, it’s good music. … Let’s separate the art form from what it is.'”
Fat Joe Says Gunna’s Album Is Fire, But Snitching Stops Support:
Fat Joe said he felt guilty listening to Gunna's new album following rat allegations.
— No Jumper (@nojumper) August 20, 2025
“It fucked me up... this album was so good… Gunna ain't rat he just said the gun in car wasn't his and it just one other person in the car.”
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While Fat Joe didn’t mention Gunna by name at first, he eventually confirmed he was talking about The Last Wun, the Atlanta rapper’s newest project that has gained massive traction online and on streaming platforms. Despite the controversy, Gunna’s career is thriving.
His recent releases have been charting high, and some fans even suggest he's outshining his YSL labelmate Young Thug musically. But for some hip-hop purists like Fat Joe, success doesn’t erase the shadow of alleged disloyalty.
Gunna has repeatedly denied the snitching claims, and his former attorney Steve Sadow backed him publicly, insisting that the Alford plea did not involve implicating anyone.
Still, the hip-hop community remains divided. Some listeners are willing to separate the art from the artist, while others, like Fat Joe, refuse to ignore the street ethics that have long defined rap culture.
One thing’s clear: Gunna’s talent isn’t in question, but his credibility, for some, still is.