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Post Malone Once Lost And Recovered A $600,000 Diamond From The Sewer

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Post Malone found himself in a strange predicament involving a 12-carat diamond. In a cover story interview with Esquire magazine that delved into various aspects of his life and career, Post Malone recounted the amusing yet anxiety-inducing incident that unfolded during a tour stop in Rome. The rapper told a story about a time that he lost an expensive gem in the sewer. During the interview, he expanded on the time when he momentarily lost the jaw-dropping $600,000 diamond fang that was embedded in one of his teeth. He also said he was indulging in a casual meal of McDonald’s chicken nuggets during the time, before he dropped it.

“I had the left one in my hand, and I dropped it right into the sink hole,” he told Esquire. “I’m like, ‘F**k, man, I’m going to have to go into the ancient Roman sewers.’” Fortunately, Post Malone shared that he was able to recover the diamond tooth decoration by using a make-shift technique. He was resourceful and was able to create an impromptu toolkit which consisted of pliers and a make-shift tripod from a takeout pizza box.

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Post Malone Got Resourceful To Recover It

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DOHA, QATAR – DECEMBER 16: Post Malone performs during the Qatar Fashion United by CR Runway show at Stadium 974 on December 16, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

The tale adds a unique layer to Post Malone’s already colorful persona, highlighting the unpredictability that can accompany life on the road as a globally renowned musician. While the loss of such a valuable gem could have been a source of immense distress for anyone, Post Malone’s nonchalant demeanor and humorous recounting of the incident showcase his ability to find the lighter side of even the most unusual situations. The rest of the interview provided insight into his latest album AUSTIN, life on the road, and his upcoming plans.

Moreover, Post Malone’s willingness to share such stories not only provides entertainment but also serves as a testament to his authenticity and ability to navigate the ups and downs of fame with a healthy dose of humor. Post Malone has stories for days it seems like. Just last month, he told a different story about a time where his current fiancé denied his proposal the first time he asked. As HNHH previously reported, Posty’s failed proposal was actually pretty funny. “We go upstairs, and I’m off-my-rocker hammered, and I was like, ‘Hey, you wanna marry me?’ I got a ring and all this stuff. And she said, ‘No.’ She’s like, ‘Ask me tomorrow,’ and I was like, ‘All right.’ And then I did, and I was sober, and it was nice,” he said. Stay tuned to HNHH for more music news.

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John Boyega Reacts To Idris Elba Not Calling Himself A Black Actor

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John Boyega took to Twitter to defend Idris Elba, who sparked a conversation online when he told Esquire UK that he no longer refers to himself as a “Black actor.” According to Elba, the label puts him in a box and limits his career. He said that “as humans, we are obsessed with race and that obsession can really hinder people’s aspirations, hinder people’s growth. Racism should be a topic for discussion, sure. Racism is very real. But from my perspective, it’s only as powerful as you allow it to be.”

He continued, saying “I stopped describing myself as a Black actor when I realized it put me in a box. We’ve got to grow. We’ve got to. Our skin is no more than that: it’s just skin. Rant over.” After the interview, people accused Elba of renouncing his Blackness with the statement. However, some individuals came to Elba’s defense to agree. Hollywood’s need to put labels on actors and performers plays a huge hand in the way they are able to stereotype actors. John Boyega responded to the discussion on Twitter.

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When Elba realized that the statement was causing backlash, he responded to the negative comments on Twitter with an overall response. He said, “There isn’t a soul on this earth that can question whether I consider myself a BLACK MAN or not. Being an ‘actor’ is a profession, like being an ‘architect,’ they are not defined by race. However, If YOU define your work by your race, that is your Perogative. Ah lie?”

Soon after, someone said that “[Elba]’s not wrong lmao. Many Black and POC actors have talked about being typecast into stereotypical roles because of their race.” Boyega said, “I think we should fixate on who is typecasting and putting actors in boxes because of this. Not on making weird adjustments for them. We continuously focus on what we have to do so they don’t do this or that. Very worrying. We BLACK and that’s that.” The biggest highlight from Boyega’s statement is that more individuals should be paying attention to and questioning the typecasting that happens in Hollywood. It, like Elba said, puts Black actors into boxes.

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Idris Elba Says He Doesn’t Want To Be Referred To As A “Black Actor”

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Idris Elba says that he no longer refers to himself as a “Black actor.” He explained why he doesn’t like the description during an interview with Esquire magazine, published earlier this week. Elba says that being called a “Black actor” makes him feel like he’s being put “in a box.”

“I stopped describing myself as a Black actor when I realized it put me in a box. As humans, we are obsessed with race. And that obsession can really hinder people’s aspirations, hinder people’s growth. Racism should be a topic for discussion, sure. Racism is very real. But from my perspective, it’s only as powerful as you allow it to be. We’ve got to grow. We’ve got to. Our skin is no more than that: It’s just skin.” From there, he added: “I’m not any more Black because I’m in a white area, or more Black because I’m in a Black area. I’m Black. And that skin stays with me no matter where I go, every day, through Black areas with white people in it, or white areas with Black people in it. I’m the same Black.”

Idris Elba’s Explanation

Elba also said that he didn’t choose to go into the entertainment industry for representation. He said he “didn’t become an actor because I didn’t see Black people doing it and I wanted to change that. I did it because I thought that’s a great profession and I could do a good job at it.”

Elba later addressed the backlash he has been receiving to the comments in a statement posted on Twitter. He wrote: “There isn’t a soul on this earth that can question whether I consider myself a BLACK MAN or not. Being an ‘actor’ is a profession, like being an ‘architect’, they are not defined by race. However, If YOU define your work by your race, that is your Perogative. Ah lie?”

Idris Elba’s next film, Netflix’s Luther: The Fallen Sun, hits theater later this month before being added to the streaming platform in March. Elba is best known for his role as Stringer Bell in The Wire, as well as his roles in Beast, Three Thousand Years of Longing, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, The Suicide Squad, and more.

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