"That's My Hood" by Gucci Mane is a song that pays homage to Gucci Mane's neighborhood in East Atlanta, Zone 6. The lyrics describe various areas within the neighborhood, including Glenwood, Gresham Road, Boulder Crest, Flat Shoals, and Chandler Road. Gucci Mane asserts his pride and connection to his neighborhood, referring to it as "his hood." The song also touches on the realities of street life and the hustle that takes place within the neighborhood. Gucci Mane mentions gangsters making deals, people carrying bags of money, and engaging in illegal activities like gambling and drug dealing. He talks about shooting dice and betting large sums of money on pit fights, highlighting the dangerous and fast-paced nature of life in the hood. Furthermore, the lyrics emphasize the importance of money and power. Gucci Mane emphasizes the need to "get the money" first, as it leads to gaining power and influence in the neighborhood. He discusses the different illegal activities he has been involved in, such as cooking cocaine and selling drugs. The lyrics also mention dropping out of school to pursue a life of crime and the accumulation of wealth. The song also touches on Gucci Mane's journey from a young age. He mentions starting his hustling career as a teenager, buying a car with the money earned from selling drugs. As he grows older, he continues to hustle and describes the various experiences and successes he encounters. Overall, "That's My Hood" serves as an anthem for Gucci Mane's connection to his neighborhood, the struggles of street life, and the pursuit of money and power.
