Since being caught up in the YSL RICO case, Gunna has endured a crazy couple of years. The Atlanta MC has been met with criticism from both peers and fans alike, with many questioning his place in rap moving forward. So how does he respond on The Last Wun, his final album released under the YSL label?
Written by Earvin Adjei
The end of an era is officially here. With The Last Wun, Gunna closes the chapter on his YSL tenure with a lengthy project.
The Good:
With Gunna seemingly shunned from much of the rap world, his approach to features has noticeably shifted. This shift has been for the better. Rather than leaning on the run-of-the-mill rap collaborators, he continues to branch out and work with artists fans wouldn’t normally expect. His 2024 album One of Wun showcased this evolution with appearances from Normani and Leon Bridges, and The Last Wun builds on that momentum. Outside of Offset, Gunna enlists a trio of Nigerian superstars: Burna Boy on wgft, Wizkid on forever be mine, and Asake on satisfaction. All three features work remarkably well, highlighting Gunna’s ability to mesh seamlessly with international artists. These collaborations feel natural rather than forced, proving that Gunna’s sound translates beyond American rap circles.
The first half of the album’s replay value is another strong suit. Gunna continues to lean into the short and sweet formula that dominates streaming culture. Songs with a length of a little over the two-minute mark, like just say dat, gp, and sakpase are concise, catchy, and easy to revisit. While this approach isn’t groundbreaking, it’s effective when executed well, and here, it mostly is.
The Bad:
As mentioned earlier, this is Gunna’s last album under the YSL label. This fact may be the reason why the tracklist was so long. At 25 tracks long, The Last Wun suffers from severe bloat. The album opens strongly, but the second half is forgettable. The songs aren’t necessarily bad; they’re just weaker and less memorable than what comes earlier, making the project feel longer than it needs to be.
Production is another major drawback. Fans have recently begun clowing Gunna for making what they call “GRWM music,” and at times, it’s hard to argue against that label. Many of the beats feel stale and interchangeable, often fading into the background rather than demanding attention. These instrumentals, coupled with Gunna’s sometimes tired delivery makes stretches of the album blur together.
Final Verdict:
The Last Wun is a solid but flawed project. It’s far from the best album Gunna has released, yet it delivers exactly what fans have come to expect from him at this stage in his career. There are moments of creativity and strong collaboration, but the album’s length and repetitive production hold it back from being truly impactful. 3 out of 5 stars.
The Earvin Edit 
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