YK Osiris Says Fame Is Not A Blessing, Calls The Industry "The Devil's Game"

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YK Osiris shared a few thoughts on Instagram about how artists show off fake lifestyles for social media.

We live in a culture where an overwhelming amount of people strive to be famous. The titles of "social media influencer" and "content creator" went from being something only internet-savvy folks knew about to professional, eight-figure careers. You only have to scroll through any social media platform to see people branding themselves to be the next great singer or Instagram model, but YK Osiris dropped off a bit of advice to anyone seeking fame and fortune.

"This industry is not that you think it is," the singer said on Instagram Live. "Don't let these people fool you... Imma give y'all a little background with me. My life is not perfect. Don't think because I'm on Instagram showing this, showing that. I don't got a perfect life, either. And I want you to understand that just because all these rappers show all this money and show all this fame, don't think they life is good. It's not. These people always faking and [I want] to let y'all know that, this is not what y'all want. Do something that's lowkey. Do something that [will] help you out.

It's unclear what prompted YK Osiris to share his thoughts on the industry, but the 21-year-old has faced some legal trouble lately after a woman accused him of assault. "God can take this away from you real quick," he added. "This is not a blessing from God. This is the devil's game. It is not—this is not no God's game." Watch his video 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.