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 πŸ˜―πŸ˜’ALLL SINCE I BEEN A 'RAPPER' you literally gotta Pray πŸ™πŸΏthat you make it back home safe !! But then you not even safe at home.. πŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸΏ my condolences." Check out his post below.


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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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