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Cardi B & Offset Gives Their Take On The Birkin Bag Drama

The Birkin Bag saga continues. Now Cardi B & Offset have a message as well.

Over the past few months, the Birkin Bag has become a phenomenon amongst Hip-Hop celebrities and consumer culture. The Hermes purse has popped up on the scene for a number of birthday gifts. Most recently Queen Naija’s celebrated her birthday and her boyfriend, Clarence, gifted her with the luxury purse.

Back in July, Quavo gifted Saweetie with two Birkin bags. In addition, Quavo uploaded his initial DM conversation with Saweetie prior to their relationship. The Migos rapper proceeded to offer her a couple of bags. From there it became a topic of discussion.

While Cardi B has showed off her Birkin collection more than once, both her and Offset gave their take on the current topic.

“Black people having access to luxury shouldn’t be a debate,” said Offset in an IG post caption.

His wife, Cardi B, gave her take as well, inciting that white celebrities are never questioned about their luxury. She also encouraged people to stay away from comparison.

Over the weekend, the couple went on Instagram Live, where Saweetie encouraged women kick their man to the curb if he doesn’t live up to the standard of her relationship.

“If he not getting getting your Birkin, if he not paying for your bills, then throw that ni**a back to the streets.” Her comments were followed by a Quavo shrug.

Due to the fact that Saweetie’s comments are only pertinent to those who can maintain that lifestyle, many took to the comments to express their discontent.

Even “Snowfall,” star, Damson Idris hopped on social media to give his insight, saying those bags are “wack.” In the same breath, he can afford them.

The post Cardi B & Offset Gives Their Take On The Birkin Bag Drama appeared first on The Source.

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Young Thug Reunites With Fan Who Found a Way to Message Him in Jail

Young Thug reconnected with a fan who sent him an unexpected message that helped him stay connected to those closest to him while he was in Fulton County Jail.

The rapper spent several years in jail waiting for his YSL RICO trial, a time filled with uncertainty and few chances to talk to friends and family. Young Thug ultimately signed a plea deal that released him from jail and placed him on 15 years’ probation.

But communication remained a major challenge in the initial months of his detention. Young Thug’s ability to communicate with the outside world was limited, and the question remained who his co defendants were and how their individual legal choices would affect his defense.

About six months after Young Thug entered Fulton County Jail, one fan figured out how to send a message to his iPad. According to Thugger Daily on X, the rapper was stunned by the unexpected message.

That moment recently came full circle when the fan got a meet-and-greet with Young Thug on Monday. Thugger Daily proved he hadn’t forgotten the one who managed to find her way to him during such a difficult time, when the rapper learned her name and knew it was her.

Young Thug’s connection grew from a simple message from a fan into something meaningful. It was difficult to contact loved ones back then, so this unexpected contact became a way for him to stay in touch with the people who mattered most to him.

Young Thug is now out of jail and back to work, touring the United States with his YSL roster. The recent meet-and-greet gave him a chance to reconnect with someone who had been there for him during one of the most uncertain periods of his life.

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A$AP Rocky back in Stockholm as “Don’t Be Dumb” tour hits Sweden

A$AP Rocky has returned to Sweden, bringing his “Don’t Be Dumb” world tour to Stockholm, years after the city became inseparable from one of the most difficult stretches of his career. The artist will be in Stockholm on Monday as part of his ongoing international tour. The visit is significant because of what transpired in Sweden in 2019, when Rocky was arrested and held for nearly a month following an alleged fight.

The incident was a big deal at the time and even drew comments from then-President Donald Trump, who publicly said Rocky should come home. The story became a big one for the rapper, and when he returned to Sweden years later, it was a notable moment on his latest tour.

An artist who had been through such a difficult situation in a country would have easily ruled out returning. Instead, Stockholm is now just another stop on the tour Rocky has been on, playing to large crowds in markets worldwide.

The response to the tour shows the continued demand for Rocky’s live shows. The tour has built momentum on sold out crowds across North America, and the European dates are carrying that momentum to an international audience.

His Stockholm show is also part of a wider year of major touring activity in rap. Don Toliver and J. Cole have also drawn solid crowds on their respective tours, further proving that live performance remains a key tie between hip-hop artists and fans.

For A$AP Rocky, his appearance in Sweden isn’t just another stop on the “Don’t Be Dumb” tour but a return to a place that has played an unusually memorable role in his career. Rocky’s Stockholm stop is yet another chapter in a year defined by new music, major touring, and strong audience support, as the European leg is underway.

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