The long-simmering feud between radio personality Angela Yee and rapper Gucci Mane is one of hip-hop media’s most volatile and enduring controversies, a saga that continues to resurface and generate headlines even years after the initial incident. As of December 2025, the core of the dispute remains the same: a highly contentious 2016 interview on the syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club that permanently fractured the relationship between the two figures and led to a series of public insults and threats.
This deep dive explores the full, unfiltered timeline of their beef, analyzing the on-air claims, the back-and-forth social media attacks, and the lasting impact on one of the most powerful voices in hip-hop radio and one of the genre’s most influential artists. This is not just a story of a bad interview, but a clash of personalities and a battle over who controls the narrative in the fiercely competitive world of entertainment.
The Essential Profiles: Angela Yee and Gucci Mane Biography
To fully understand the context of this long-running beef, it is crucial to know the two powerful figures at its center—one a media mogul and the other a trap music pioneer.
Angela Yee
- Full Name: Angela Yee
- Born: January 3, 1976 (Age 49 as of 2025)
- Hometown: East Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York
- Education: Wesleyan University (B.A. in English)
- Career Highlights: Co-host of the nationally syndicated show The Breakfast Club (2010–2022); Host of the popular podcast Lip Service; Host of her new syndicated radio show, Way Up with Angela Yee, which launched in 2023.
- Other Ventures: Owner of a juice bar (Juice for Life), co-founder of the book club "Book of the Month."
Gucci Mane
- Full Name: Radric Delantic Davis
- Born: February 12, 1980 (Age 45 as of 2025)
- Hometown: Bessemer, Alabama; relocated to East Atlanta, Georgia
- Spouse: Keyshia Ka'oir (Married 2017)
- Career Highlights: Pioneer of the hip-hop subgenre known as trap music; Founder and CEO of the record label The New 1017; Prolific release of mixtapes and albums, including his popular 'East Atlanta Santa' series.
- Other Ventures: Author of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane; Film appearances.
The 2016 Interview That Started the War
The entire, years-long controversy can be traced back to a single appearance by Gucci Mane on Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club in 2016. Gucci Mane, who had recently been released from prison, was on a promotional run. The interview took a sharp, personal turn when the rapper made a stunning and unprompted claim about Angela Yee.
Gucci Mane alleged, on live radio, that Angela Yee had previously tried to pursue him sexually during an earlier interview at Shade 45, a claim he stated happened about a decade prior.
The atmosphere in the studio immediately became tense and awkward. Angela Yee vehemently denied the accusation, stating that she did not even have his phone number and had no interest in pursuing a relationship with him.
Co-hosts DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God attempted to navigate the explosive situation, but the damage was already done. The interview clip went viral, forever linking the two artists in a public dispute over the nature of their past interactions.
The Resurfacing Beef and Public Insults
While the initial incident was in 2016, the beef was far from settled. The animosity resurfaced years later, proving that the tension between Gucci Mane and the former Breakfast Club hosts remained high. This period saw the conflict escalate from an awkward on-air claim to open hostility and threats.
In a separate 2019 interview with Charlamagne Tha God, which took place after the initial Breakfast Club incident, Gucci Mane doubled down on his claims and used the opportunity to launch a direct verbal attack on both Angela Yee and DJ Envy.
During the interview, Gucci Mane referred to Angela Yee as a "punk ass bitch." He then turned his attention to DJ Envy, whom he called a "pussy," and threatened physical violence, specifically stating he would slap Envy.
This aggressive rhetoric immediately drew strong reactions. DJ Envy responded publicly on social media, defending himself and his family. The rapper Plies also entered the fray, coming to Angela Yee's defense and criticizing Gucci Mane's hostile sit-down.
Angela Yee herself addressed the situation, expressing her frustration not only with Gucci Mane’s continued attacks but also with Charlamagne Tha God for providing a platform for the rapper to air out his grievances against her, suggesting Charlamagne had betrayed a co-host.
The Ban Debate and Lasting Impact on The Breakfast Club
A major point of contention in the ongoing feud is the question of whether Gucci Mane was officially banned from The Breakfast Club following the 2016 interview. Gucci Mane has publicly alleged that Angela Yee had him banned from the show.
Angela Yee has consistently denied this claim, stating that the show never officially banned the rapper. Regardless of an official ban, Gucci Mane has not appeared on the show since the infamous 2016 incident, effectively creating a long-term separation between the artist and the platform.
The controversy also had a significant impact on Angela Yee's public image and her role as a professional interviewer. Her reaction to the 2019 insults included a memorable quote where she suggested people "Google What He Looked Like in 2009," referencing Gucci Mane's appearance and legal troubles prior to his 2016 release and transformation.
The entire saga provides a fascinating case study in the power dynamics of hip-hop media. It highlights the challenges faced by female personalities like Yee in maintaining professionalism and authority when confronted with highly personal and sexualized accusations from powerful male artists.
Beyond the Beef: Career Trajectories in 2025
Despite the long-running feud, both Angela Yee and Gucci Mane have continued to thrive in their respective careers, expanding their influence and personal brands.
- Angela Yee's Evolution: Yee transitioned from the highly-rated The Breakfast Club in 2022 to launch her own solo, nationally syndicated show, Way Up with Angela Yee, in 2023. This move cemented her status as one of the most powerful and entrepreneurial voices in radio, allowing her to focus on broader topics and her own ventures like the Lip Service podcast and her business interests.
- Gucci Mane's Empire: Radric Davis has maintained his status as a trap music legend. He continues to release new music, manage his label The New 1017, and focus on his family life with his wife, Keyshia Ka'oir. His career has seen a remarkable transformation, moving from a troubled past to a successful, respected veteran in the music industry.
While the "Angela Yee vs. Gucci Mane" beef remains a bookmark in hip-hop history, both figures have successfully navigated the controversy, using their platforms to build lasting legacies that extend far beyond the drama of a single, explosive radio interview.
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