Future's "#BIGMOOD" IG Photo Garners Accusations Of Perpetuating Stereotypes

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The young children playing in stacks of money was supposed to be a light-hearted post.

Rapper Future is letting the world know that his children are all about that Rich Kids Life by sharing a new photo on his Instagram Story. The 35-year-old father of five took to social media on Monday to post a photo of two boys dressed in formal-wear as they sat in strewn about stacks of bills, all $20s or $50s. One child's face is half-hidden from the camera while the other holds one stack of cash to his ear as he pressed another to his face. Future captioned the photo with the hashtag "#BIGMOOD."

However, there were many people who criticized the image, including legendary rapper DJ Quik who commented: "That’s not cool." According to scrutinizers, the photo was "tacky" and perpetuated a "stereotype." Of course, there were people who also brought Ciara and her husband Russell Wilson into the mix, as her happy marriage is often the point of ridicule for the rapper. "Ciara leveled up," one person commented on the shared photo.

Meanwhile, Future is rumored to be the father of a sixth child by model Eliza Reign. She says that when she told the rapper that she was expecting her child, he told her to get an abortion. When she refused, she claims he threatened her. If her allegations are true, that would mean that Future has six children with six women.


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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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