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Birdman Goes Viral For Telling Inmates That Reading Books Won’t Help Them

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Birdman is catching backlash on social media for how he handled a group of inmates asking him for help getting books for a prison he was visiting. The incident was caught on video and posted by Worldstar. When one inmate asked for help getting literature for the group to read, Birdman responded: “If you think reading books is gonna help– no disrespect to reading books,” before the video cuts off. It’s unclear where the clip takes place.

In the comments section, fans weren’t happy with the way Birdman handled the situation. “Birdman wants to make sure no one knows how to read them contracts,” one user joked. Another remarked: “This guy went to jail and made things worse SMH.” Others were more serious with their criticism of the music mogul. One fan argued: “This just pissed me off.. does he NOT know the power reading & literature holds?” One more wrote: “Disappointing that he just went in there to flex power and ain’t listening to real cries for help.”

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Birdman Speaks During Emline Ball

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 2: Cash Money Records CEO and Founder Birdman speaks to the audience while being honored during the Emline Ball at The Fillmore New Orleans on February 2, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Peter G. Forest/Getty Images)

Prior to the prison video circulating online, Birdman previously made headlines, this month, when NBA YoungBoy seemingly dissed him on the track, “Tears of War.” The Baton Rouge rapper remarked that Lil Wayne warned him about trusting the Cash Money Records co-founder. “Knew that Stunna never loved me, should’ve listened to Carter,” he rapped. “Tears of War” was the last song YoungBoy recorded before his recent arrest.

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Check out the clip of Birdman interacting with prison inmates above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Birdman on HotNewHipHop.

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Gunna’s Music Played By Inmates In Viral Clip

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The intense social media debate surrounding Gunna’s status as a “rat” after he took a plea deal in the YSL RICO case is almost too tiresome at this point. Sure, some of that is because of other legal issues that came about, but it’s also just infected every possible way of observing his movement. For example, not even a social media clip of inmates enjoying his music video for “bread & butter” can go without a jab at his “snitch” status. While such situations are always hard to assess from an outside perspective (as many fans have tried to), it can feel frustrating to argue about that when so much of the YSL trial is still in limbo.

Regardless, the video captures a group of people gathered around a TV screen in prison, where you can faintly see that Gunna’s latest music video for his latest single is playing. It’s unclear whether they’re also singing along, although some are clearly enjoying the video to some degree. It’s not very surprising considering the truckloads of people within and outside of the media that continue to show their support. With more new music promised to be on the way, it’s unlikely that the College Park native will lose his fanbase quickly.

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Inmates Filmed Vibing To Gunna’s “bread & butter”

However, there are other places where the “Banking On Me” artist’s music isn’t getting the same warm reception. In fact, a recent clip of Gunna playing at an Atlanta club sums up the negative emotions that many view his music through these days, with the whole venue going silent and still once his verse appeared. It’s an extreme reaction, whether out of solidarity for Young Thug or to hop on a snitch-bashing trend. No matter the case, it shows how contentious his case continues to be in the public eye.

Meanwhile, rappers themselves perhaps seem even more harsh and critical of the 29-year-old’s actions than fans themselves. Former collaborators cut ties entirely, others have left question marks on their relationship, and many who frankly don’t have a lot to do with him expressed their dislike. Yet it doesn’t matter who’s bumping his music where or for what reason: he seems here to stay in the near future, and probably beyond. On that note, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Gunna.

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Ciara & Russell Wilson Visit Prison, Dance & Sing With Inmates

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Ciara & Russell Wilson recently paid a visit to a prison to engage with inmates and lead a prayer together. Moreover, they worked with the organization God Behind Bars to host the event, which seems to be a group that connects incarcerated individuals to local churches. Overall, clips from the event showed everyone having a wonderful time, with some like the “1, 2 Step” singer being moved to tears. Furthermore, her and Wilson visited over 300 inmates in Everglades Correctional Institution in Florida. Readers may remember some of the couple’s previous philanthropic efforts, such as donating to food banks during the pandemic.

At this specific event, the Denver Broncos star read a Bible verse and Ciara sung after he spoke. In fact, she seemed moved by the event to the point of tears as they led a prayer together. On his end, Wilson posted a video of him singing along with inmates to a gospel hit, some of whom serve life sentences. In addition to their own testimonies and clips, God Behind Bars also spoke glowingly of their involvement on social media.

Ciara & Russell Wilson Connect With Prison Inmates

“The voices of the incarcerated were so loud, it felt like it could be heard by the entire prison,” officials remarked on Instagram. “In a place so easily filled with so much division, there was a moment where Incarcerated men put their arms around each other and prayed for those struggling with anxiety and depression. After @ciara sang WAYMAKER, men came to the front and wept, giving their lives to Jesus. Many of these men are serving life sentences in prison, but now they will be spending LIFE with Jesus. It is hard to put words into what happened but it was a night of UNITY, PRAISE, and SALVATION! We will never be the same!”

Of course, Wilson’s charities apparently just donates a fraction of its total earnings. As such, some of these acts are perhaps hypocritical, but nonetheless useful and important for those they impact. A wrong does not undo a right, but we’ve also seen whether they prioritize image or true impact. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest on Ciara and Russell Wilson.

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