2 Chainz Shares The Dangers Of Success Following Pop Smoke's Death

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2 Chainz shared a number of times he's been placed in harm's way since becoming a rapper and asks his followers if they really think it's worth it.

Artists often want to be apart of the entertainment industry as a way to use their talents to get away from the violence and depravity of the neighborhoods they grew up in, but that doesn't always work out for them. It's been argued that as soon as rappers become successful their lives are placed in even more danger, and in recent years, we've seen lives like XXXTentaion, Nipsey Hussle, and now Pop Smoke taken due to senseless acts of violence.

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Rapper 2 Chainz recently reflected on the harrowing experiences he's dealt with since becoming famous. "Success is dangerous, you sure you want this sh*t," the rapper wrote in a text photo in response to the news of Pop Smoke being murdered during a home invasion in the Hollywood Hills. Then, 2 Chainz added a few more thoughts in his caption.

"Been shot at in San Fran , got arrested in Maryland , La , New York and Oklahoma," 2 Chainz wrote on Instagram. "Had a so call stand off with police in Oklahoma , Cali spot got broken into 4 times alll on tape and one of them even left they phone 😯😒ALLL SINCE I BEEN A 'RAPPER' you literally gotta Pray 🙏🏿that you make it back home safe !! But then you not even safe at home.. 🙏🏿🙏🏿 my condolences." Check out his post 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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