YFN Lucci Laughs Off Shooting Gun On Music Video Set: "I'm Thinking It's Fake"

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The ATL artist reflected on the moment when the gun went off.

There are plenty of mishaps that occur while on set, but accidentally firing off a gun isn't common. Months ago, YFN Lucci was filming a music video when he was handed a gun for a scene. In a clip that went viral, Lucci is seen taking a close look at the firearm and after pulling the trigger a few times, the gun went off. He took some hits on social media including a jab from his foe Young Thug who even teased him a bit. Lucci recently explained what happened that day and was able to laugh about what went down.

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"I was shooting a video with GT and I had just shot a scene but I thought I need to change, put on a little Army fatigue sh*t," Lucci explained to VladTV. "Everybody else had it on. I'm like damn, you want me to [handle] a gun or something? They're like, what you want?... I'm thinking they bringing me a fake gun. When I get it, I'm like, I ain't never seen no sh*t like this."

Lucci said he just played around with the gun and "cocked it back 'cause they look real. I'm thinking it's fake." He explained that's why he looked to be inspecting it in the viral video while someone apparently told him not to cock the gun back. "It got stuck so I was aiming it at the ground and I just hit it," he continued. "I didn't think nothing was in it. It shot. I was like, that's why you said don't cock it back."

Lucci is able to laugh about the experience now and said for a brief moment he thought he may have shot someone in the foot. He added that he made sure to aim at the ground just in case it wasn't a fake gun as he thought, and he's thankful he did. Vlad wanted to know why someone would hand over a loaded weapon while on set for a music video.

"It was for the scene. He didn't think I was gonna pull the trigger or nothin'," said the rapper. "I can't blame him neither." Watch Lucci speak about the surprising moment below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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