Future Says His Exes "All Were Toxic To Me"

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He also claims he didn't know who Kevin Samuels was before tapping him to appear in the music video for "Worst Day."

He has been hailed as the "Toxic King" of Hip Hop but it isn't a title that Future has accepted. The rapper's personal life has often overshadowed his accomplishments as people take notice of his romantic life including connections to Joie Chavis, Ciara, Lori Harvey, Larsa Pippen, and Dess Dior. After Future released the visual to his single "Worst Day," a clip that featured an appearance by controversial podcaster Kevin Samuels, some believed he was playing into his title.

It didn't take long for the public to call out the rapper for uniting with another "toxic" figure who often berates women publicly, but during Future's cover feature with GQ, he claimed he didn't know Samuels before collaborating in the music video.

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Future told the publication that had he known of Samuels's reputation he "probably wouldn't have picked him" for the spot.

According to Future, Samuels was chosen by the video's director. “If I knew who he was before the video, I would’ve felt like it was a typical move,” he said. “People associate me with being toxic. I would’ve overthought it.” Although the toxicity label follows him, Future stated he isn't too concerned with what people have to say about him or the relationships he's been involved in.

“People have their own definition of what toxic is,” says Future. “[These women] all were toxic to me. They just don’t want to admit it.”




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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.