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This week (June 25th), Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rap superstar Gunna was unveiled as UPROXX’s first-ever VISIONARIES cover star. Continue reading to check out his full video interview with UPROXX Chief Visionary Officer will.i.am.

During the rare and candid chat, Gunna exclusively announced the title of his highly-anticipated forthcoming album, The Last Wun, while speaking about his creative process, influences, AI in music, and what he wants from his new era. He even took the time to speak directly to his supporters, saying “To my fans, thank you so much for being with me. Never give up and don’t stop — especially when they want you to stop. That’s when you P.U.S.H. — praying until something happens.” To read the cover story, click here.

Gunna’s UPROXX digital cover launched alongside the premiere of VISIONARIES, a groundbreaking live performance series from UPROXX Studios that blends extended reality (XR) technology with artist-led storytelling. The debut VISIONARIES episode features the first-ever live performance of Gunna’s latest single, “Won’t Stop” — the lead track off The Last Wun and his first solo release of 2025. Filmed on UPROXX Studios’ XR stage at will.i.am’s FYI Campus in Los Angeles, the performance brings Gunna’s creative vision to life in a visually immersive, future-forward way.

Season 1 of VISIONARIES is themed “Bending the Matrix,” highlighting artists who are actively shifting the creative landscape around them. Designed to be the destination performance series for major rollouts, VISIONARIES offers artists the tools to tell their stories in real time — through music, movement, and immersive world-building.

Check out the Gunna’s performance on the debut episode of VISIONARIES and his interview with will.i.am below. Also, be on the lookout for the official release date of The Last Wun. 

A New Era: Gunna Discusses New Album ‘The Last Wun’ With will.i.am + Performs As UPROXX’s First Visionaries Cover Star [WATCH]  was originally published on globalgrind.com