YFN Lucci may be regretting getting his permanent diamond grill removed right about now, after the Internet made fun of him to no end for his new smile. On Saturday, the rapper paid a visit to the dentist's office, where he decided to undergo the process of having his permanent diamond fronts taken off. He documented the dentist removing his mouth jewelry and posted several videos on his Instagram story to show his followers the changes he was making to his smile.
After leaving the dentist's office, Lucci posted a photo on his story of his new smile. It appears as though his teeth had to be shaved down significantly in order to secure the diamond grills into his mouth in the first place, but now that he's had them removed, he's left with tiny, spaced out teeth.
He was subsequently roasted for his new smile, with folks comparing him to everything from a dog to a baby shark, to a famous children's book character.
According to his latest IG stories, though, Lucci has already had a new grill and veneers put back in, so this was all only temporary.
French Montana Reacts To Nearly Going Diamond
French Montana reflects on selling eight million records on the anniversary of his biggest song ever, "Unforgettable" with Swae Lee.
French Montana seriously delivered a goldmine three years ago when he released one of the defining songs of the year, "Unforgettable" with Swae Lee. The track cemented Swae Lee as a veritable solo artist, and it also gave French Montana that one mainstream hit that he was missing. Until the end of his days, the Bronx native will be getting hefty cash payments from the song.
On the three-year anniversary of its release, French Montana is looking back at how much it has changed lives across the globe. He posted a touching message on Instagram.
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"JUST IN TODAY - 8 MILLION RECORDS SOLD ! ALMOST DIAMOND," wrote the 35-year-old rapper. "NOTHING MADE ME HAPPIER THAN SEEING THESE KIDS’ FACES AFTER I GOT THEM THE 12 VISAS TO COME TO THE LAND WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE, I KNOW THAT FEELING," he added, referring to the children he filmed the video with in Uganda.
"IT WAS MORE THAN A SONG IT WAS A LIFE CHANGING EVENT THAT HELPED MILLIONS, THANK YOU TO ALL THE FANS BECAUSE ON THIS DAY 3 YEARS AGO IT CAME OUT AND MY BROTHER @swaelee THE YOUNG GOAT AKA BLANKET JACKSON," he wrote.
That final statement speaks volumes about the talent of Swae Lee. French clearly believes that he is a spawn of the great Michael Jackson. Do you think the Rae Sremmurd member will continue levelling up to prove that to the rest of the world?
50 Cent’s "Get Rich Or Die Tryin" Nears Diamond Status
50 Cent’s classic debut album “Get Rich Or Die Tryin” continues to approach diamond status as it officially goes 9x platinum.
If there was ever any doubt that 50 Cent‘s Get Rich Or Die Tryin was anything other than timeless, look no further than its ninth platinum certification. Originally released on February 6th, 2003, executive produced by both Dr. Dre and Eminem at the height of Shady/Aftermath’s reign, Fif’s debut featured smash hip-hop hits like “In Da Club,” “21 Questions,” and “P.I.M.P.” Singles that still go off today, with “In Da Club” remaining one of the most widely-recognized mainstream rap singles of all time.
Get Rich sold 872,000 copies in its first week — remember that this was an era where people actually went out and bought albums. By the end of the year, the project had moved a staggering 12 million copies, with six million stemming from the United States; as such, Fif’s debut was certified 6x Platinum by the RIAA in 2003, an accomplishment that has only now been updated.
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A quick perusal of the RIAA’s “Gold And Platinum” section finds updated statistics devised as of February 24th. As of now, 50 Cent’s Get Rich Or Die Tryin has upgraded to nine-times platinum, a number his fans have come to develop a strong association. Following this latest milestone, Fif is only one million short of the coveted diamond status, an accomplishment that only a handful of fellow rappers have achieved.
As it happens, his friend and former labelmate Eminem has a few Diamond certifications under his belt, earned The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show.. OutKast‘s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, also released in 2003, holds the prestigious honor. Nelly‘s Country Grammar has it locked, as does 2Pac‘s classic All Eyez On Me and Notorious B.I.G.’s Life After Death. Should he find himself moving one million album-equivalent units, 50 Cent seems all but destined to join the ranks. And let’s be honest — the accomplishment would be well-deserved.
Is "Lose Yourself" Really The Defining Song Of Eminem’s Career?
Is the universal acclaim of “Lose Yourself” representative of Eminem’s artistic peaks?
With eleven albums to his name, many of which spawned multi-platinum and diamond singles, Eminem’s legacy has been soundly etched in music history. A history lined with apparent contradictions. How can a rapper as obscenely vulgar and gruesome as Slim Shady, the self-proclaimed Evil half of “Bad Meets Evil,” have so much crossover appeal? The same man who made “Kill You,” “Kim,” “Stay Wide Awake,” and “Same Song And Dance” secured radio dominance with “Not Afraid,” “Love The Way You Lie,” “The Monster,” and “River.” As much as Slim Shady, Marshall Mathers, and Eminem appear to exist as separate entities, so too do they gravitate toward certain themes and sonic aesthetics. Such versatility has allowed Em to explore a gamut of topics, going so far as to dabble in pop-rap he once decried all those years ago. Such universality served to expand his fanbase well beyond the hip-hop crowd, and many would likely cite “Lose Yourself” as the moment of conversion.
But is it fair to call the diamond-selling, Academy Award-winning single the defining song of Eminem’s career?
It’s certainly his most universally beloved. Fans of all ilks can likely recite at least some of the lyrics, if only the oft-memed “Mom’s Spaghetti.” Parents who once clutched pearls at the madman steering The Marshall Mathers LP and D12’s delightfully rude Devil’s Night found themselves drawn in by Em’s contagious motivation. Were it a fictional story, the release of “Lose Yourself” might have been the inciting incident to a full-fledged redemption arc. He even eschewed many of his favored sonic choices, switching moody minor-key synthesizers and cartoonish Dr. Dre dark bangers with chugging palm-muted guitars, steering close to “rock-rap” in both theory and practice. Given the genre-bending production, it’s no wonder “Lose Yourself” opened the door for new audiences; at the time, even rock stations kept the single in heavy rotation without raising too many eyebrows. Looking back, his eventual partnership with Rick Rubin was hardly surprising, nor was the creative direction they found themselves taking.
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As is often the case, universal acclaim tends to arise when hip-hop traditionalism is placed in the backseat. Look no further than the 8 Mile Soundtrack. Eminem offered “8 Mile Road,” a dense, layered, and beautifully rendered exploration of themes presented on “Lose Yourself.” Only it came delivered in a six-minute rap-centric package, the likes of which could never captivate the attention of mainstream America. In many ways, “8 Mile Road” is the superior song, boasting some of the most well-written lyricism of Eminem’s expansive career. It’s even more powerful than its counterpart, exploring both sides of the inspiration/depression dichotomy. And yet it still feels like a cult classic, merely gold in comparison to the Diamond and universally recognized “Lose Yourself.”
That’s not to say “Lose Yourself” lacks in lyricism. Embodying the character of B. Rabbit on wax, Eminem manages to make his own unique story into something widely relatable. At the end of the day, the tale is tried and true. Despite being the biggest artist in the world, Eminem has always painted himself as an underdog. He’s done so in his music, even to this day casting reminders of his arduous come-up. It’s well documented that he was a victim of bullying, seeking refuge in hip-hop and inspiring confidence through his craft. Even when dominating his foes on wax, all but laying waste to the memory of Raymond Benzino, Em actively labeled his opponent a “Bully.” A familiar narrative for himself and millions. Whether in art or life itself, the underdog archetype is an easy one to root for. It’s open to many different interpretations spawning many different antagonistic forces — the tyranny of authority, of abusive partners, of simple circumstance. Not only does “Lose Yourself” do an excellent job of telling a self-contained tale of courage amidst adversity, it does so over an adrenaline-fueled anthem-esque instrumental thick with crossover potential. Having withstood the test of time for nearly two decades, “Lose Yourself” has earned the right to be declared a classic record.
But is it the classic record? On the basis of popularity alone, it’s easy to understand why publications and fans alike have come to respect “Lose Yourself” as Em’s definitive piece of work. And it’s a fair statement to make, despite the inherent implication behind such a conclusion, that bigger is better. Throughout his career, Eminem has given us artistic brilliance that all-too-often goes unrecognized. The aforementioned “8 Mile Road.” The tragedy of “Stan.” The haunting confession that is “Deja Vu.” The painfully self-aware lamentations like “Say Goodbye Hollywood” or its strung out counterpart “Evil Deeds.” None of them stand even remotely close to the legacy of “Lose Yourself,” despite representing some of Eminem’s most compelling authorial moments. But at the end of the day, the Academy Award-winning single will stand sentinel as Eminem’s crowning achievement. Even if the grass is truly greener on the other side of the 8 Mile Road.
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Gucci Mane Gives Keyshia Ka’oir Icy Watch & Sweet Wishes For Her Birthday
Nothing but the finest for Mrs. Wopster.
Gucci Mane‘s love for diamonds and his wife, Keyshia Ka’oir, coincided for her birthday gift this year. He bought her a diamond-encrusted Richard Mille watch, as if a Richard Mille watch wasn’t extravagant enough without the diamonds. In the Instagram caption for a video showing how the gems glisten in the light, Gucci remarked how the icy timepiece is the icing on the cake for Keyshia’s birthday. This is certainly not the first time that Gucci has gifted her with fine jewelry. He got her a massive chain with a pendant that reads “Mrs. Davis” for their two-year anniversary. He also upgraded her wedding ring to a 60-karat stone, just in case his initial offering didn’t weigh down her hand enough.
Guwop didn’t only shower his queen in expensive presents to celebrate Keyshia’s bday, but he expressed his deep love for her in words: “Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife!! Every year I love you more and more!❤️ You so smart caring and supportive and I appreciate and adore U my wife so fine it blow my mind sometimes !!”
Not only did Gucci give Keyshia a nice gift, but he gave us one for Christmas: East Atlanta Santa 3.