Gucci Mane's Troubling Observations Concerning the U.S. Justice System

Gucci Mane released his mixtape The Burrprint 3 shortly before serving a 6 month stint in prison for probation and drug violations. On his song Flexin, Gucci touches on a growing concern among the American public: the correlation between our socioeconomic disparities and the resulting legal rulings. Gucci adamantly delivers his rhymes:

Shawty I'm flexing in the courtroom

Burning dro

Give a fuck about the judge

What you think my money for?

Here Gucci acknowledges his financial privilege and expresses how his wealth allows him to live with a carefree attitude, even smoking marijuana during his trial. He tells a story that we've heard time and time again: a likely guilty defendant escapes punishment with the magic of money. This leaves us thinking about the less fortunate who stumble into trouble with the law, are unable to bribe or pay for legal services, and are sentenced to whatever ruling the judge sees fit. I commend Gucci for raising such a taboo issue and indirectly paying homage to his poorer brethren. A change gonna come. BURR!