Young Thug may not have freedom right now, but he has friends on the outside supporting him. The rapper was arrested last May. He was been accused of trying to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. He was also accused of participating in criminal street gang activity. Additionally, Young Thug faced additional charges including possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, and possession of prohibited weapons, among others. These charges were part of a larger 56-count grand jury indictment which names 28 people involved with the YSL “criminal street gang,” including fellow rapper Gunna. As many know, Gunna has been freed, but Young Thug’s case is still awaiting trial.
Young Thug is a rapper, singer, and songwriter hailing from Atlanta. He first gained recognition in 2013 with his mixtape 1017 Thug and has since released numerous projects, including his debut studio album So Much Fun in 2019. Young Thug’s music is popular in large part due to his singular style, which features both singing and rapping in a high-pitched, melodic flow. He has collaborated with a range of artists across various genres, including Future, Travis Scott, and Camila Cabello.
In an Instagram post on Metro Boomin’s account, several of Young Thug’s friends posed with a “Free Young Thug” shirt. Don Toliver, Metro Boomin, and A$AP Rocky are all included in the picture. The caption reads, “Free Jeff till Jeff free!!” Jeff is Young Thug’s government name. Whether or not “Jeff” will be free remains to be seen. It isn’t all bad, though.
Although the rapper originally could have faced up to 65 counts, he was only charged with 8. The charges include conspiracy to violate the RICO act, participation in criminal street gang activity, and possession of both marijuana and codeine with intent to distribute. Those certainly aren’t light charges. Young Thug was briefly allowed freedom recently to attend his sister’s funeral. Even if the rapper does win in court, the result is likely still somewhat far off. Jury selection is still underway and has been hit with several roadblocks. Most recently, a potential juror was jailed for filming the court room. Here’s hoping Young Thug can come out on top once the trial begins.
On Tyler The Creator’s deluxe edition of Call Me If You Get Lost, subtitled The Estate Sale, the former demon child enters what Pitchfork is calling his “Munch era,” embracing the freedom and sincerity of falling in love on previously unreleased tracks like “Dogtooth” and “Sorry Not Sorry.” Honestly, it’s a good look on him, cementing his evolution from a talented but obnoxious enfant terrible to a dapper, forthright artiste.
His latest video from the release, “Wharf Talk,” keeps the good vibes flowing. On this one, Tyler’s in full loverboy mode, singing plaintively about how much he wants to spend time with this special lady over what sounds very much like some classic Neptunes production. When Tyler’s good friend ASAP Rocky shows up for a good, old-fashioned rap bridge — man, remember those? — he too sounds transformed by the affections of a good woman. It’s genuinely endearing and inspirational to see our boys really grow up. They’ve come a long way.
The video’s pretty clever, too, messing with the viewer’s perception as Tyler goes on a series of what appear to be solo dates: a picnic in the park, a day trip to the beach, and more. However, a bike ride through nature throws off this reading when one of the bikes propels itself — is Tyler dating The Invisible Woman, or what? (There’s some nifty commentary about how this makes his “keeping it low-key” approach to his relationship visual, but it’s also just fun to see him toasting what appears to be nobody.)
You can watch the “Wharf Talk” video above and check out Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Salehere.
A$AP Rocky is a true trendsetter who continues to show up at fashion weeks in unrivaled style. Thanks to his willingness to take fashion risks, the rapper can wear whatever he wants and make it work. Who could forget the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival in New York, when the “Fashion Killa” hitmaker donned a slim black double-breasted suit by Celine? Not only that, he added a string of white pearls by Galt & Bro draped in front of his tie? With his versatility, it’s little wonder high fashion brands have featured the rapper in their ads.
Recently, the rapper was confirmed to front the best-selling Guilty fragrance by Gucci alongside Elliot Page and Julia Garner. At the February Milan Fashion Week presentation for the label’s Fall/Winter 2023 collection, Rocky further demonstrated why his fashion week outfit portfolio attests to his status as one of the most stylish stars. We’ve compiled all the other times he’s shown up to shows with knockout looks to serve.
A$AP Rocky At The Dior Spring 2017 Couture Show & Fall 2017 Men’s Show At Paris Fashion Week
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 23: ASAP Rocky wears a brown fur coat, and attends the Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week, at the Rodin museum, on January 23, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
Rocky. is a champion of the street-style scene. The then face of Dior stood out from the trendsetting crowd during the fashion house’s couture and Fall 2017 men’s shows In Paris. He wore a fur bomber jacket, fitted pants with suspenders, and a T-shirt featuring a photo of the house’s founder. Included on the shirt was the phrase, “they should just let us rave,” which made for an undoubtedly cool ensemble. The rapper also channeled a young Michael Jackson in his white socks and red and black Nike x Vlone Air Force 1 sneakers. He topped it all off with a single statement ring to keep the look authentically Rocky.
Then, he put a modern spin on the Canadian tuxedo by attending the Fall 2017 show for Dior Homme. There, he donned a patterned jacket and trousers. He also wore a black turtleneck underneath the printed jacket, teaming it with white sneakers from the French label.
A$AP Rocky At Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2019 Show
PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 23: ASAP Rocky attends the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images for Dior)
A slew of celebrities showed up to see Kim Jones’s debut collection for Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2019 during Paris Fashion Week. KAWS collaborated with the designer to build a massive floral Lattice structure for the label’s runway show. It was the focal point for many high-fashion clothing and accessories.
In addition, Kim Jones’ first runway show was a watershed moment in design. It furthered the convergence of streetwear and high fashion. Being a former face of the brand, Rocky showed up to the event wearing a slouchy grey Dior suit and a mesh undershirt with the label’s iconic monogram pattern. He further complimented his white suit with silver accents and wore silver Dior sneakers to create quite a slick outfit.
Gucci’s Fall 2023 Milan Fashion Week Show
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 24: A$AP Rocky arrives at the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023/24 on February 24, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Gucci)
Italian luxury manufacturer Gucci showed its autumn 2023 collection with Rocky, Salma Hayek, Halle Berry, and others in the front row. It was a day after appointing the rapper as the face of its cult-favorite Gucci Guilty fragrance brand. At the event, Rocky sported a modern twist on classic menswear. Dressed in the current trend of wide-leg pants, which he wore with an oversized navy blue double-breasted pinstripe jacket, a white shirt, and a black tie, Rocky accessorized with several jewelry pieces. He even went as far as to have the Gucci logo woven into his hair as a tribute to the fashion house. Rocky also wore square-toe boots to finish off his outfit.
Raf Simon’s First Calvin Klein Collection At New York Fashion Week
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 10: Rapper A$AP Rocky is seen arriving at the Calvin Klein Collection fashion show with new chief creative officer Raf Simons during New York Fashion Weekon February 10, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)
At the presentation of Raf Simon’s first Calvin Klein collection during New York Fashion Week, Rocky stood out thanks to his brightly colored ensemble. Simon transitioned to Calvin Klein after holding the position of creative director for illustrious fashion houses such as Jil Sander and Christian Dior. Rocky dressed in the slick style of a classic cozy-boy look for the presentation. He accessorized his look with an orange vintage zip-up jacket by Calvin Klein, a red bubble coat by Balenciaga, and a matching fanny pack. His bottoms were a complementing shade of red to the color of the VLONE x Nike Air Force One Highs that he had on his feet.
Prada Spring/Summer 2020 Fashion Show In Milan
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 18: ASAP Rocky attend Prada Spring/Summer 2020 Womenswear Fashion Show on September 18, 2019 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Prada)
Attending this Prada presentation marked Rocky’s first public appearance after his conviction for assault In Sweden. He was jailed for approximately one month before being released. Rocky wore a navy blue jacket by the brand at the event over a black tee with navy blue shorts. For the upscale event, he partnered with black and yellow chunky socks and black oxfords. He wore diamond tennis bracelets and rings to top off the ensemble.
The Weeknd is unloading a whole lot of music for his fans these days. As we approach the 10-year anniversary of his debut studio album, Kiss Land, the singer has undoubtedly provided fans with a ton of content as he closes out the Dawn FM era. On top of an upcoming television series with HBO, he blessed fans with Live At SoFi Stadiumearlier this year – a live concert album from his Los Angeles date on the After Hours Til Dawn tour.
Though he hasn’t provided an update on when we could expect a new album, it seems as though he’s at a place in his career where he wants to unload records out of the vault. He’s hinted at the release of Starboy (Deluxe) over the past few months. Earlier this year, he and Ariana Grande teamed up, once again, to bless fans with the “Die For You” remix. The duo’s collaborative streak together extended further as they reconnected for a cut off of Starboy.
The Weeknd – Starboy (Deluxe)
The latest collab between The Weeknd and Ariana Grande was only a taste of what the Canadian singer had in store. This week, the Dawn FM star finally blessed fans with the release of Starboy (Deluxe). The deluxe edition packs another three songs including the “Die For You (Remix).” Additionally, the project also includes the Kygo-assisted remix of “Starboy,” which the Norwegian producer previously released independently before seeing an official release. The deluxe also includes the “Reminder (Remix)” ft. A$AP Rocky and Young Thug, which was also previously released on streaming services.
The release of Starboy (Deluxe) comes after another incredible award show night for the Toronto singer. The Weeknd swept the Juno Awards last night, winning five out of the six categories he was nominated him. He took home the award for Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the year while “Sacrifice” took home Single Of The Year. Dawn FM also scored in the Album Of The Year and Pop Album Of The Year categories. We’ll keep you posted on any more updates on new releases from The Weeknd. Check out the deluxe edition of Starboy above.
During a recent interview, Rihanna opened up about how rough the first days of motherhood can be for a new mom. Fresh off her Super Bowl LVII Halftime performance, the “Lift Me Up” singer sat down with British Vogue to talk about motherhood, her relationship with Asap Rocky, and more.
The Barbadian-bred talked about shedding her old self and ushering in this new chapter, saying, “the feeling, the desires, the things that you enjoy, everything, you just don’t identify with it because you don’t even allow yourself mentally to get that far because it doesn’t matter.”
While Rihanna is more than excited about the new stage, it’s also been pretty exhausting, she said.
“You don’t sleep. At all. Not even if you wanted to,” she told British Vogue.”You’re a zombie for the most part. You’re just going through the motions, and even then, you’re so paranoid.”
The “Work” hitmaker also pointed out how grateful she was to have Rocky by her side, saying that the pair are “best friends with a baby.”
“Everything changes when you have a baby, but I wouldn’t say it’s done anything but made us closer,” she said.
At the time of the interview, Rihanna didn’t know that she was pregnant with her second child, but she did share that she wasn’t opposed to having more children. The couple has made it a point to shield their growing family from the public, going as far as not even revealing their firstborn’s name.
Regarding music, Rihanna said that she never stopped recording but is in no rush and wants to “have fun” with her next project. She also hinted that fans could expect new music sometime in 2023, saying, “honestly, it’d be ridiculous if it’s not this year.”
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