Gucci Mane has never presented himself as a well-read emcee with poetic depth. Although the majority of his rhymes are nonsensical and lack critical thinking, most of his fans would've never speculated that he is mentally incompetent. On Jan. 4, 2011, Gucci Mane avoided going to jail after he filed a plea claiming that he is "unable to go forward and/or intelligently participate in the probation revocation hearing." Gucci Mane was finally committed to a mental health treatment center where his condition is being evaluated.
Although it could be a last-minute ploy by Gucci Mane to avoid returning to jail, his willingness to admit that he suffers from mental issues should raise awareness about the troubles that many people in the hip-hop generation deal with alone. While young adults who grow up in more rich homes are likely to receive counseling or medication, there are thousands of youth who suffer from mental health issues that go untreated. Instead, these individuals are likely to deal with their issues by self-medicating with drugs or alcohol, becoming involved in crime, or falling into a deep despair. It's important to know the symptoms of mental health disorders so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated.
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