Anya Taylor-Joy in Lucky Episode 3Image via Apple TV
Five years after she became a household name thanks to The Queen’s Gambit, which remains one of Netflix’s most-watched original shows, Anya Taylor-Joy is back at the forefront of a new limited series that’s doing phenomenally well on another streamer. In the years since her breakout role, Taylor-Joy starred in an ill-fated superhero movie that was dumped in theaters when nobody was paying attention; she voiced a major character in a film franchise that has grossed more than $2 billion globally; and attempted to headline a franchise of her own with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The results were decidedly mixed, especially on the live-action front. But Taylor-Joy appears to have found success in the form of a new series on Apple TV, the same streamer that released her hit sci-fi romance film The Gorge last year.
Also featuring Miles Teller, The Gorge defied mediocre reviews to emerge as one of Apple TV’s rare breakout hits. The streamer rarely makes an appearance on the Nielsen charts, but it did so with The Gorge, and more recently, with the fourth season of its flagship comedy series Ted Lasso. Later this year, Taylor-Joy will appear in a prominent supporting role in Denis Villeneuve‘s hotly anticipated trilogy-capper Dune: Part Three. Her character was teased at the end of Dune: Part Two, which grossed more than $700 million at the worldwide box office a couple of years ago.
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Collider Exclusive · Taylor Sheridan Universe Quiz Which Taylor Sheridan Show Do You Belong In? Yellowstone · Landman · Tulsa King · Mayor of Kingstown
Four worlds. All of them brutal, complicated, and built on power, loyalty, and the price of survival. Taylor Sheridan doesn’t write heroes — he writes people who do what they have to do and live with the cost. Ten questions will reveal which one of his worlds you were made for.
🤠Yellowstone
🛢️Landman
👑Tulsa King
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⚖️Mayor of Kingstown
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Where does your power come from? In Sheridan’s world, everyone has leverage. The question is what kind.
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Who do you put first, no matter what? Loyalty in Sheridan’s universe is always absolute — and always costly.
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Someone crosses a line. How do you respond? Every Sheridan protagonist has a line. What matters is what happens after it’s crossed.
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Where do you feel most in your element? Sheridan’s worlds are as much about place as they are about people.
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How do you feel about operating in the grey? Nobody in a Sheridan show has clean hands. The question is how they carry the dirt.
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What are you actually fighting to hold onto? Every Sheridan character is fighting a war. The real question is what they’re defending.
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How do you lead? Authority in Sheridan’s world is never given — it’s established, maintained, and constantly tested.
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Someone new arrives and tries to change how things work. Your reaction? Every Sheridan show has an outsider disrupting an established order. Sometimes that outsider is you.
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What has your position cost you? Nobody gets to where these characters are without paying for it. The bill is always personal.
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When it’s over, what do you want people to say? Sheridan’s characters all know the ending is coming. The question is what they leave behind.
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Sheridan Has Spoken You Belong In…
The show that claimed the most of your answers is the world you were built for. If two tied, both are shown — you’re complicated enough to straddle two Sheridan universes.
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🤠 Yellowstone
🛢️ Landman
👑 Tulsa King
⚖️ Mayor of Kingstown
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You are a Dutton — or you might as well be. You understand that some things are worth protecting at any cost, and that the modern world’s indifference to history, to land, to legacy, is not something you’re willing to accept quietly. You lead from the front, you carry your family’s weight without complaint, and when someone threatens what’s yours, you don’t escalate — you finish it. You’re not cruel. But you are absolute. In Yellowstone’s world, that combination of ferocity and loyalty doesn’t make you a villain. It makes you the only thing standing between everything that matters and everyone who wants to take it.
You thrive in the chaos of high-stakes negotiation, where the money is enormous, the margins are thin, and the wrong word in the wrong room can cost everyone everything. You’re a fixer — the person called when a situation is already on fire and needs someone with the nerve to walk into it. West Texas oil country rewards exactly what you are: sharp, adaptable, unsentimental, and absolutely clear-eyed about what people want and what they’ll do to get it. You’re not naive enough to think this world is fair. You’re smart enough to be the one deciding who it’s fair to.
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You are a Dwight Manfredi — someone who has served their time, paid their dues, and arrived somewhere unexpected with nothing but their reputation and their wits. You adapt without losing yourself. You build loyalty through respect rather than fear, though you’re not above reminding people that the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Tulsa King is for people who are still standing when everyone assumed they’d be finished — who find, in an unfamiliar place, that they’re more capable than the world gave them credit for. You don’t need a throne. You build one, wherever you happen to land.
You carry the weight of a system that is broken by design, and you do it anyway — because someone has to, and because you’re the only one positioned to do it without the whole thing collapsing. Mike McLusky’s world is for people who are comfortable operating where there are no good options, only less catastrophic ones. You speak every language: law enforcement, criminal, political, human. That fluency makes you invaluable and it makes you a target. You’ve made your peace with both. Mayor of Kingstown belongs to people who understand that keeping the peace is not the same as being at peace — and who do the job regardless.
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Anya Taylor-Joy’s New Show Received Positive Reviews
But we’re talking about the Apple TV crime series Lucky. Created by Jonathan Tropper, who previously spearheaded the fellow Apple TV hit Your Friends & Neighbors, Lucky follows an ex-con who is forced to undertake one last job in an effort to turn a new leaf. The premise shares similarities with that of the third season of HBO’s Euphoria, which aired earlier this year and received divisive reviews. Lucky also features Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, Drew Starkey, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and is currently sitting at a “Certified Fresh” 79% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus reads, “Anya Taylor-Joy is Lucky in an entertaining bit of thrilling fare that often promises more than it can deliver but never lets the audience down when it comes to action and intrigue.” According to FlixPatrol, Lucky has now spent over a month on the domestic Apple TV viewership chart, despite competition from holdover hits and several returning titles. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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TeaMates, NLE Choppa has been making headlines lately. Most recently, the rapper became emotional while previewing his upcoming song and sharing a heartfelt message for his mother.
NLE Choppa Gets Emotional While Previewing ‘Dear Mama’
On Friday, August 14, NLE Choppa shared an Instagram post in which he got emotional while previewing his new song ‘Dear Mama,’ breaking down in tears as he rapped along to the heartfelt track. Along with the snippet, the rapper shared a heartfelt message apologizing to his mom for not always showing her his appreciation.
“I want to apologize for not being more grateful for having a woman like you in my life. You’ve stood by yo baby boy through his toughest of battles. Never forsaken me, never spoke bad on me, and even when you didn’t understand still supported me. You are THE TRUE embodiment of a mother and I’d pick you every lifetime momma. I love you you are appreciated,” he wrote.
The post comes shortly after the rapper publicly shared that he had been baptized and opened up about how God has changed his life. Around the same time, Choppa also made headlines after calling out NBA YoungBoy, Pooh Shiesty, and other rappers whom he accused of copying his aesthetic.
Social Media Reacts
Social media users had plenty to say about Choppa’s latest emotional moment, with some questioning his recent moves while others defended him for showing love to his mother.
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Instagram user @vonjaee wrote, “🥷🏽 just dissed pooh shiesty and YB now he making tributes to his mama come on now 😂😂😂😂”
Another Instagram user @reilentangular wrote, “He’s not emotional he’s just doing his seasonal rebranding 😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @howardmiyah53 wrote, “He don’t know if he wanna be sanctified or a gangsta 😭😭😭😭”
Instagram user @cxssxndrx.g wrote, “He smoking ain’t he got baptized?”
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Another Instagram user @asia.fym wrote, “Such an attention seeker 😭”
While Instagram user @sophhhatesmygutz___ wrote, “The second hand embarrassment I’m getting is making me uncomfortable man 😭”
Instagram user @tfoutmylyfe wrote, “A n**** can’t show love to his mom? D*** 😭”
Another Instagram user @immmamakeuppmybish wrote, “At this point he doing anything to go viral 😭😭😭 he doesn’t know what he wants to do or be”
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While Instagram user @colddpieceee__ wrote, “He need to also apologize to the mother of his children as well”
NLE Choppa’s Mom Responds
Following her son’s emotional message, NLE Choppa’s mom, Angeleta Potts, responded in the comments, making it clear that she and her son remain “locked in for life.”
Potts wrote:
“It’s all good. We locked in for life. They tried to break a bond from day one to now January 6, 2019 till present. F*** ’em, all the lies (didn’t work), all the naysayers (didn’t work), all the hate (didn’t work), all you MFS that claim you know us and don’t know s*** about us but speaking on OUR NAME, F*** ’em. F*** them too. All the THEY SAY PEOPLE ABOUT ME, F*** ’em. F*** double F*** ’em. Do you my boy. And for the record, all y’all in the industry and you know EXACTLY WHO I’M TALKING ABOUT — too many of y’all to name, that wanted me gone AND OUT THE DOOR, F*** y’all. Plus everyone that knows you from Memphis, know you been you since birth. Last but not least, NOTHING I HAVE BIRTH IS A RAINBOW. NOTHING. No disrespect to those who are baby be you. F*** who don’t agree. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 A___z Freestyle.”
More On Blueface & Chrisean Rock’s Latest Livestream
On Friday, August 14, Blueface went live on his Kick account, showing that he and Rock were apparently walking through the mall while shopping. The pair hit the Burberry store and splurged on a few items before apparently hitting a baseball game with Chrisean Jr.
However, later in the stream, things appeared to go left between the pair. Apparently, after the baseball game, the group stopped at a restaurant, and Blue appeared to vent his frustration.
“I done let you play around all day. I let you cut the music, sock me in the face — pull s**t all day,” he told her. “… Go home! Go home. Go home.”
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Blueface Pulls Off On Chrisean Rock After Things Go Left During Livestream
As their conversation continued at the table and later in Blue’s car, he reiterated to her that he had allegedly spent $10,000 to make her day.
“I’m crying because I spent my money today to make you feel special. Now, what did you do in return? What did you do in return?” he asked her before ultimately pulling off and calling her a “manly ass b****h.”
Watch the clips from the streams below.
During A Previous Stream, Rock Was In Tears Over Him
As The Shade Room previously reported, Chrisean Rock and Blueface appeared to be reuniting in a series of multiple streams since the beginning of August. In one stream, the pair appeared in bed together with Chrisean Jr.
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In another stream, the pair were seen getting pulled over by cops, per The Shade Room.
The heist movie is one of the greatest triumphs of the thriller genre. Producing many of the most entertaining films of all time, the heist thriller formula is relatively simple, following the events surrounding a major crime, usually a robbery, and the stories of the characters involved. It has a number of recurring tropes as well, like the team-building montage, the double-cross, and the “One Last Job,” but the best heist movies find new, inventive ways of executing the genre’s formula that take the audience by surprise.
The greatest heist thriller films thrive on suspense and plot twists, developing in unexpected directions while playing with audience expectations like a fiddle. In the process, each of them has left an indelible mark on the genre’s evolution, shaping the heist thriller subgenre into its modern incarnation. Without further ado, here’s our handpicked selection of some great heist thriller movies that are packed with plot twists.
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‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ (1999)
Pierce Brosnan as Thomas Crown spreading his arms confidently in The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)Image via Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A romantic heist film directed by John McTiernan and written by Leslie Dixon and Kurt Wimmer, The Thomas Crown Affair is a remake of the 1968 movie starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. Like its predecessor, the 1999 film centers on the titular character, a Scottish billionaire who steals a valuable painting from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and is pursued relentlessly by an insurance investigator. Pierce Brosnan stars as Thomas Crown, with Rene Russo, Denis Leary, Ben Gazzara, and Faye Dunaway in key roles.
Propelled by Pierce Brosnan’s captivating protagonist, The Thomas Crown Affair is a glamorous heist film with a sophisticated setting, where the theft is more of a game than a desperate or violent act. The film’s narrative hinges on the expertly designed heist scenes, exciting plot twists, intense romance, and suspenseful cat-and-mouse chase, all of which come to an end with a satisfying final act twist. While the remake matches the tone and style of the 1968 original, 1999’s The Thomas Crown Affair makes its plot twists feel more immediate with its fast-paced and more engaging storytelling style.
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‘Reservoir Dogs’ (1992)
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Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino in his feature film debut, Reservoir Dogs follows a group of strangers who come together for a major diamond heist that goes horribly wrong. While hiding out in a warehouse, the robbers begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant, which leads to immense paranoia and violent confrontations. The film stars Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Lawrence Tierney, Michael Madsen, Edward Bunker, and Tarantino in the lead roles.
A critically acclaimed independent crime film, Reservoir Dogs is a character-driven story that explores the chaotic aftermath of the heist rather than focusing on the heist itself. The film is most recognized for introducing Tarantino’s signature style, featuring violent crimes, nonlinear storytelling, pop culture references, and intelligent plot twists, which makes it a widely loved cult classic. Rather than a shocking final reveal, the central plot twist opens earlier in the story, creating endless suspense as the characters frantically attempt to find the truth, culminating in a violent, high-tension stand-off in the final scenes.
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‘Ocean’s 8’ (2018)
Rihanna in Ocean’s 8 as Nine Ball, seated next to Cate Blanchett
Directed by Gary Ross, Ocean’s 8is a spin-off of Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Trilogy and the fourth installment in the Ocean’s film series. The heist comedy film follows Debbie, Danny Ocean’s sister, as she assembles a ragtag team of women from various walks of life for an elaborate heist at the annual Met Gala in New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Sandra Bullock leads the all-female ensemble cast as the mastermind, Debbie Ocean, with Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Helena Bonham Carter, Awkwafina, and Rihanna in other lead roles.
Fun, feminine, and visually gorgeous, Ocean’s 8 boasts several exciting plot twists, including the true objective of the heist and the unexpected roles of certain characters. While it’s fair to say that the spin-off is not as slick as the original trilogy, Debbie Ocean is as charming, meticulous, and clever as her brother. Taking cues from previous Ocean’s films, the spin-off also relies on a sleek, straightforward robbery plot devised to cover up deeper, more intricate, and unpredictable tricks.
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Collider Exclusive · Action Hero Quiz Which Action Hero Would Be Your Perfect Partner? Rambo · James Bond · Indiana Jones · John McClane · Ethan Hunt
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Five legends. Five completely different ways of getting out alive — with style, with muscle, with charm, with luck, or with a plan so intricate it probably shouldn’t work. Ten questions will reveal which action hero was built to have your back.
🎖️Rambo
🍸James Bond
🏺Indiana Jones
🔧John McClane
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🎭Ethan Hunt
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You’re dropped into a dangerous situation with no warning. What do you need most from a partner? The first few seconds tell you everything about who belongs beside you.
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You have to get somewhere dangerous, fast. How do you travel? How you get there is half the mission.
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You’re pinned down and outnumbered. What does your ideal partner do? This is when you find out what someone is really made of.
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The mission is paused. You have one evening to decompress. What does your partner suggest? Who someone is when the pressure drops is who they actually are.
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How do you prefer your partner to communicate mid-mission? Good communication is the difference between partners and a liability.
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Your enemy is powerful, well-resourced, and has the upper hand. How should your partner approach them? The approach to the enemy defines the partnership.
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Things go badly wrong and you’re captured. What do you trust your partner to do? Who someone is when you need them most is the only thing that matters.
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What does your ideal partner bring to the table that you couldn’t replace? A great partner fills the gap you didn’t know you had.
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Every partnership has a cost. Which of these can you live with? No one comes without baggage. The question is whether you can carry it together.
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It’s the final moment. Everything is on the line. What do you need from your partner right now? The last question is the most honest one.
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Your answers have pointed to one action hero above all others. This is the person built to have your back — for better or considerably, spectacularly worse.
Rambo
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Your partner doesn’t talk much, doesn’t need to, and will have assessed every threat in your immediate environment before you’ve finished your first sentence. John Rambo is not a man of plans or politics — he is a force of nature shaped by survival, loyalty, and a capacity for endurance that goes beyond anything training can produce. He will not leave you behind. He has never left anyone behind who deserved to come home. What you get with Rambo is the most capable, most quietly ferocious partner imaginable — one who has been through things that would have broken anyone else, and who chose to keep going anyway. You’ll never need to ask if he has your back. You’ll just know.
James Bond
Your partner will arrive perfectly dressed, perfectly briefed, and with a cover story so convincing it’ll take you a moment to remember what’s actually true. James Bond is the most professionally dangerous person in any room he enters — and the most disarmingly charming, which is the point. He operates in a world of layers, where nothing is what it appears and every advantage is used without apology. You’ll never be bored. You’ll occasionally be furious. But when it matters — when the mission is genuinely on the line and the margin for error has collapsed to nothing — Bond is exactly the partner you want. He has survived things that have no business being survivable. He does it with style. That is not nothing.
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Indiana Jones
Your partner will know the history, the language, the cultural context, and exactly why the thing everyone else is ignoring is actually the most important thing in the room. Indiana Jones is brilliant, reckless, and occasionally impossible — but he is also one of the most resourceful, most genuinely knowledgeable partners you could find yourself beside. He approaches every situation with a scholar’s eye and a brawler’s instinct, which is an unusual combination and a remarkably effective one. He hates snakes and gets personally attached to objects of historical significance, both of which will slow you down at least once. It doesn’t matter. What Indy brings is irreplaceable — and the adventures you’ll have together will be the kind people write books about. Assuming you survive them.
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John McClane
Your partner was not supposed to be here. He does not have the right equipment, the right information, or anything approaching the right odds. He has a sarcastic remark and an absolute refusal to accept that the situation is as bad as it looks. John McClane is the greatest accidental hero in the history of action cinema — a man whose superpower is stubbornness, whose contingency plan is improvisation, and whose capacity to absorb punishment and keep moving would be alarming if it weren’t so useful. He will complain the entire time. He will make it significantly more chaotic than it needed to be. And he will absolutely, unconditionally, without question come through when it counts. Yippee-ki-yay.
Ethan Hunt
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Your partner has already run seventeen scenarios by the time you’ve finished reading the briefing, and the plan he’s settled on involves at least two things that should be physically impossible. Ethan Hunt operates at the absolute edge of human capability — technically, physically, and intellectually — and he brings the same relentless precision to protecting his partners that he brings to dismantling organisations that shouldn’t exist. He is not easy to know and he will never fully tell you everything. But he will carry the weight of the mission so completely, so absolutely, that your job is simply to trust him — and the remarkable thing is that trusting him always turns out to be the right call. The mission will be impossible. He will complete it anyway.
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‘The Italian Job’ (1969)
Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, and Jason Statham standing together in The Italian Job.Image via Paramount Pictures
A classic British crime comedy directed by Peter Collinson and written by Troy Kennedy Martin, The Italian Job stars Michael Caine as Charlie Croker, a Cockney criminal recently released from prison, who learns about a failed robbery attempt by his friends. With the crime lord, Mr. Bridger, on his tail, Charlie assembles a crew for a high-stakes gold heist from a security truck in Turin, Italy. Noël Coward, Benny Hill, Raf Vallone, Tony Beckley, Rossano Brazzi, and Maggie Blye appear in key roles.
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Clever and chaotic, The Italian Job blends comedy, suspense, and action into a thrilling caper powered by Michael Caine’s compelling portrayal of a charming crook. The film is notable for being highly evocative of 1960s Britain and has remained famous for its key plot twists that lead to a cliffhanger ending (quite literally). While the film’s twists may not feel on par with modern thrillers, The Italian Job remains a cult classic for its high-tension plot and memorable climax, which has inspired several subsequent films in the genre.
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‘Now You See Me’ (2013)
Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves sitting with a black background and looking at the camera in Now You See Me.Image via Lionsgate
A heist thriller directed by Louis Leterrier and written by Ed Solomon, Boaz Yakin, and Edward Ricourt, Now You See Me centers on four charismatic illusionists who come together to become the Four Horsemen, staging robberies during their magic shows and rewarding the audience with the loot. Desperately trying to hunt them down, a federal agent and an Interpol detective turn to a famous former magician for his unique insights. Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco, Woody Harrelson, and Isla Fisher star as the Four Horsemen, with Morgan Freeman, Mark Ruffalo, and Mélanie Laurent in key roles.
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Now You See Me is quite an entertaining heist thriller that keeps you engaged from start to finish with its fast-paced plot, quirky characters, and enough sleight of hand to keep you guessing. It also has some masterfully executed surprises, twists, and turns of events, which keep the audience’s attention on the cool stuff, so you don’t notice some of the more uneven plot points. Though its critical response has always been divided, Now You See Me is still an enthralling heist movie with high-energy action and spectacular illusions.
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‘Inside Man’ (2006)
Denzel Washington as Detective Frazier looking at a person offscreen in Inside Man (2006)Image via Universal Pictures
Spike Lee’s critically acclaimed crime thriller film Inside Man centers on an elaborate bank robbery in New York’s Wall Street that quickly turns into a high-stakes hostage situation. Denzel Washington stars as an NYPD detective who begins negotiations with the criminal mastermind, Dalton, but when Manhattan fixer Madeleine White gets involved, the situation evolves into something more complex and unexpected than a simple robbery. Clive Owen stars as Dalton and Jodie Foster as Madeleine, with Christopher Plummer, Willem Dafoe, and Chiwetel Ejiofor in supporting roles.
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Energetic, fast-paced, and cleverly plotted, Inside Man skillfully subverts genre tropes with intelligent plot twists that are not only satisfying but also elevate the film above other bank heist movies. The film breaks several expectations, like featuring a bank robbery using non-violent tactics, hidden identities, and a central mystery involving the Nazis, all culminating in a fantastic final twist. Powered by its excellent performances, Inside Man is easily one of the best bank heist films of the century so far and remains the highest-grossing film Lee has ever made.
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‘American Animals’ (2018)
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Directed and written by Bart Layton, American Animals is a docudrama heist film that combines true-crime documentary elements with a fictionalized retelling of a real-life heist that happened at Kentucky’s Transylvania University in 2004. Centered on four friends, the film follows how they discover rare and valuable books at the school library and devise a plan to steal them in what would later be considered one of the most daring art heists in American history. Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, and Jared Abrahamson star as the four central characters, with Udo Kier and Ann Dowd in supporting roles.
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American Animals is far from a traditional robbery film and boasts a unique storytelling structure that combines real-world and fictional characters, expertly using unreliable narrators to challenge the audience’s perception of the truth. The film’s plot twists are not necessarily in the big reveals but rather in how the plan falls apart, reversing the cliched “glamorous robbery” trope. More than the heist itself, the film’s greater success is in how the protagonists find the lines of reality and fiction blurred, leading to deep, psychological revelations, which make American Animalsa truly original high-concept heist thriller.
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‘Ocean’s Thirteen’ (2007)
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Directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, Ocean’s Thirteen is the third installment in the Ocean’s film series, concluding its original trilogy. The film sees Danny Ocean (Georgy Clooney) and his crew reassemble for one last job, but this time, they’re not just after money — they’re seeking revenge for their friend, Reuben (Elliot Gould), who is cheated out of his business by ruthless casino mogul, Willy Bank (Al Pacino). Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Andy Garcia, and more reprise their roles from the previous films, with Pacino and Ellen Barkin joining the franchise as new cast members.
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Smooth, stylish, and sharp, Ocean’s Thirteen didn’t hit audiences quite as hard as the first movie did, but it’s arguably the strongest film of the series. Powered by its clever, suspenseful plot twists and high-stakes tension, the final chapter of the Ocean’s Trilogy is an adrenaline-pumping heist film that never fails to surprise, with greater emotional investment than the previous movies of the series. An intricate web of clever tricks and misdirection that culminates in a well-executed and highly satisfying final twist, Ocean’s Thirteen is a heist thriller at its finest.
Reports have linked 17-year-old Arjun Aravind’s alleged ChatGPT activity to the tragic deaths of his mother and 14-year-old brother. ABC News reports that Aravind is currently in custody, while the Massachusetts district attorney called the deaths of his family an “unspeakable tragedy.”
Officials Are Investigating The Tragic Deaths Of Teen’s Mother & Brother After Alleged ChatGPT Activity
On Tuesday, August 11, Arjun Aravind’s father called the police and reportedly requested a well-being check at the family’s Massachusetts home. He told officers that he had left for work early that morning and that a tutor couldn’t get into the house or reach anyone inside. When officers arrived, they found Aravind’s mother, Sudha Venkatesan, and his 14-year-old brother, Siddharth Aravind, with what authorities described as “obvious trauma.” Officers found Siddharth on the first floor and Aravind’s mother in the basement. Before his mother and brother died, Arjun reportedly struggled with behavioral issues and concerning internet activity. His family reportedly became so concerned that they hid knives around the house to keep him from accessing them, per NBC News.
Additionally, per NBC News, Arjun Aravind allegedly killed his mother and brother with a laptop and knife after using ChatGPT to search for “theoretical ideas or fantasy stories regarding the killing of his family.” Investigators reportedly found a heavily damaged laptop covered in blood and said its condition appeared consistent with assault. Police also recovered what they believe was a knife used in the attack. Officers additionally found a “bent utensil, possibly a knife with a orange handle,” near the area where the disturbance occurred. District Attorney Marian Ryan said Arjun had an interest in creating fantasy stories and characters and reportedly used ChatGPT to ask questions that appeared to relate to threats against his family.
“He was engaged in the use of ChatGPT in creating fantasy stories, kind of the gothic novel kind of stories, asking questions, creating characters, asking what about this if this happened to that, and they seem to appear to relate to threats to his family,” DA Ryan explained.
What’s Next For Arjun Aravind?
Authorities have charged Arjun Aravind with two counts of murder, two counts of assault and battery on a household or family member, two counts of assault and battery, using a vehicle without authority, and stealing a motor vehicle. After the alleged murders, Aravind reportedly fled the scene, and his mother’s 2014 green Honda Accord went missing from the home. Officers later found him asleep inside the vehicle with bedding and a large supply of protein bars.
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Aravind appeared in Concord District Court on Thursday, August 13. A not guilty plea was reportedly entered on his behalf. The court ordered him held without bail and will have him undergo a mental health evaluation. Aravind will return to court on September 11 for a probable cause hearing.
Social Media Questions AI’s Role In The Family’s Tragic Deaths
After 1questtimes shared a clip of Arjun Aravind in police custody, the comment section was flooded with reactions. Plenty of social media users questioned how he managed to use ChatGPT, given that it typically restricts certain questions and content.
Instagram user @lilneika wrote, “How ??? You can’t even mention certain words on ChatGPT without it telling you ‘I’m sorry your request goes against my policies’ blah blah. A which plan him have ????”
Instagram user @m3ka_unruly wrote, “LIKE WTH BE WRONG WITH THESE KIDZZZZ???? Smh.”
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While Instagram user @empressharon wrote, “This has nothing to do with AI, people are just inherently evil. This has been happening long before AI.”
Then Instagram user @daddys_gurl__3000 wrote, “ChatGPT didn’t even wanna tell me how to spell nunchucks.”
Another Instagram user @la_indiaa wrote, “Meanwhile I’m on ChatGPT asking how I can lose 15 pounds by November!”
While another Instagram user @wzhnry wrote, “ChatGPT has too many restrictions to let that happen, can’t even ask it to do your homework much less plan a murder.”
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Finally, Instagram user @rafshady wrote, “We need to start helping young people before all this happens….. that’s the real issue.”
Chile, sometimes you don’t need to hit every note to deliver a performance! GloRilla had the timeline feeling seen with a recent sing-along that reminded everybody that when your favorite song comes on, the vocals are secondary to knowing every single word.
In a new video shared to GloRilla’s Instagram Story, the rapper appeared to be driving with her seat belt on while singing along to Jazmine Sullivan’s ‘Need U Bad.’ GloRilla kept it cute in a white top, braided hairstyle, and natural face beat as she sang directly into the camera. And while she may not have been serving Beyoncé-level vocals, GloRilla clearly knew every lyric and gave the song her absolute all — off-key moments and all.
The Gworls Had Plenty To Say About Glo’s Sing-Along
Fans ran to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section and let it all out over GloRilla’s latest sing-along. Some claimed Glo has clearly fallen in love with Brandon Ingram, while others couldn’t get over how much the two allegedly look alike. Meanwhile, a few fans said GloRilla sounded a little like Fergie in her rendition.
One Instagram user @perry_africana said, “aaaw glowww done fall inlove😮😂.. we left hating on men alone noww❤️😂”
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This Instagram user @jjulianlo commented, “She look just like BroRilla 😂😂”
And, Instagram user @1_naturally_eva added, “She sounds like me in the shower. 😂😂”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @solanakayxo wrote, “How is your middle name Hallelujah and you can’t sing sis 😂”
While Instagram user @kweenmocha joked, “She sounds like Fergie and i love that for her 😍”
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Finally, Instagram user @fungirlneek__ shared, “She got her man and LOCKED IN 😍😍😍 I LOVE THIS for her!”
Glo Stays Ten Toes In Her Lover Girl Bag
GloRilla stays in her lover girl bag, and this latest snap with Brandon Ingram had the gworls taking notes. The rapper cozied up to the NBA star as he wrapped his arms around her, with Glo cheesing while holding a drink and Brandon adding a playful touch by sticking his tongue toward her eye. To make the moment even sweeter, GloRilla added lyrics from Future’s ‘No Matter What’ reading, “No matter what, we gon’ forever be together,” giving fans yet another reason to believe she’s deep in her lover girl era.
August is the last full month of summer, and Disney+ has definitely saved the best for last.
At the top of Watch With Us’s list of the best Disney+ shows to stream in August is Star Wars: Visions Presents — The Ninth Jedi, the latest release in the franchise’s history — and also one of the best in quite a while.
Project Runway returns to the catwalk for season 22, and it’s filled with prime reality TV drama and host Heidi Klum’s still-magnetic presence.
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Last but not least, we recommend streaming an enthralling new mystery series, The Husband, that’s unlike anything else on the streaming service.
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Florals are having a major moment but the prettiest pieces aren’t necessarily sitting front and center. Amazon’s hidden ‘What’s Hot’ section is packed with trending dresses, skirts, blouses and accessories that look far more expensive than their price tags. Consider this your shortcut to the floral finds everyone will be asking about.
From everyday carry-alls to rich-looking, romantic blouses, these are the Amazon fashion finds worth adding to your cart before everyone else discovers them. Many are already bestsellers while some happen to be on sale, making now the perfect time to shop. With prices starting at $10, it’s surprisingly easy to embrace one of fashion’s biggest prints of the season.
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17 Pretty Floral Finds Hiding in Amazon’s ‘What’s Hot’ Section
1. Our Favorite: Whether you style this floral maxi skirt with a white tee or chunky cardigan, you can bet it’ll always look polished. More than 8,300 reviewers love this pick, with one describing it as “pretty and flattering.”
2. Pastel Pick: Available in an array of soft pastel colors and prints, this floral puff-sleeve blouse instantly brightens any outfit. Pair it with white jeans now, then layer it under a cardigan when cooler weather rolls in.
3. Overall Winner: More than 1,000 shoppers snapped up these floral overalls in the past month; it’s one of Amazon’s buzziest hidden finds. The adjustable straps, roomy pockets and vintage-inspired print make it an easy one-and-done outfit.
4. RSVP Ready: This dreamy floral maxi dress looks like something you’d wear to a vineyard wedding or outdoor soirée. The feminine ruffle detailing and watercolor-inspired print gives it an elevated, designer-inspired feel.
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5. Coffee Run Cute: This matching floral set is almost too cute to keep indoors. Between the oversized graphic tee and candy-striped shorts, it’s the kind of outfit you’ll want to wear from the couch to your morning coffee stop.
Heels aren’t the only way to fake longer-looking legs. The right dress silhouette can completely change your proportions, creating the illusion of extra height while keeping you cool and comfortable through the hottest days of summer. That’s why we went on a hunt to pull rich-looking styles that pair perfectly with even your favorite sandals. […]
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6. Pocket Perfection: Along with a flattering smocked waist and airy flutter sleeves, this floral midi dress is the kind of throw-on-and-go style you’ll wear from now through fall. And yes, it has pockets!
7. Flirty Favorite: Tiny florals meet a breezy, twirl-worthy silhouette in this ruffled mini skirt. Wear it with everything from fitted tanks to oversized sweaters through early fall.
8. Statement Maker: Forget understated — this mesh tube maxi dress was made to stand out. Finished with a matching scarf and sleek strapless neckline, it’s the kind of dress that does all the styling for you.
9. Boutique Beauty: Score this Amazon bestseller while it’s 45% off. One shopper called the floral ruffle-sleeve blouse “boutique quality;” the flutter details and feminine print make it look much more expensive than $22.
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10. Head-Turning Hue: Looking unforgettable is easy in this vibrant floral maxi dress. The eye-catching print, breezy silhouette and 22% off discount make it one of the best deals in Amazon’s ‘What’s Hot’ section.
11. Elegant Embroidery: Nobody will guess this beautifully embroidered blouse came from Amazon. The delicate stitching, puff sleeves and easy-going silhouette make it feel far more expensive than its price tag.
12. Carry-All Cutie: Upgrade your everyday carryall with a floral corduroy tote; this one features six roomy pockets and a spacious interior for all your things. Seriously, it has plenty of room for everything from your laptop to water bottle.
13. Trendsetting Denim: Want to break out of your denim rut? These floral barrel-leg jeans combine one of fall’s biggest silhouettes with a fresh botanical print for a standout look.
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14. Elevated Set: Looking put together has never been easier, thanks to this embroidered two-piece skirt set. The coordinating crop top and flowy midi skirt delivers instant boutique vibes.
15. Conversation Starter: Don’t be surprised if these floral kitten heels earn more compliments than your dress. The oversized blossoms instantly transform every outfit into a head-turning style.
16. Pretty Finishing Touch: Let your jewelry do the talking with these pink floral drop earrings. The dainty blooms and soft pastel beads instantly brighten dresses, linen sets and even a basic white tee.
17. Worth the Splurge: A designer handbag always feels a little more fun when it’s covered in florals. This Kate Spade shoulder bag pairs a classic shape with a whimsical print you’ll never tire of.
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Kate Walsh weighed in on another potential return to Grey’s Anatomy after Addison came back to drop a major bombshell about the state of her marriage.
“It was never up to me where Addison’s story wrapped up. So coming back was like going home for the holidays,” Walsh, 58, exclusively told Us at the Centrum Inside and Outside Makeover Salon Experience on Thursday, August 13, in New York City. “I love going back and it had been enough time that I was like, ‘OK, I’ve got to do lots of other things [since then].”
Walsh, who originated the role of Addison when the show premiered in 2005, hinted she wouldn’t mind “popping in and out” of the hit medical drama.
“Initially when I went back, Krista Vernoff was running the show then and now it’s Meg Marinis, who is doing an incredible job,” she gushed. “We talked about this very powerful women’s health story line and I was like, ‘Great. Sign me up.’”
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The actress was thrilled to return for an important episode, saying, “I do think that one of the great things that that medical shows do — particularly with Grey’s Anatomy and in Shondaland — is being able to address these incredibly powerful issues, social issues and political issues.”
She continued: “People can connect and maybe grow and change their minds and become attached to these characters and listen to them through their hardships and feel like they’re identified too. They can feel seen and heard.”
Walsh returned in a January episode of Grey’s Anatomy where Addison paid a visit to Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) to assist with a pregnant patient who was suffering from a tumor that affected her sight. In an effort to get Amelia to scrub back in, Addison revealed that her marriage to husband Jake (Benjamin Bratt) might be over.
Addison refused to share any more details about their issues, but Amelia eventually convinced her to open up. Addison said Jake was forcing her to choose between their marriage and her career — and she chose the latter.
Addison and Amelia talked over her options before realizing the relationship likely couldn’t be saved. They ended the episode bonding at Amelia’s apartment, but it remains to be seen what Addison will do about her personal life.
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“It’s always a possibility [that Addison could return],” Walsh teased to Us. “Never say never.”
After Us brought up the strong reactions to Addison’s revelation, Walsh said she didn’t know how invested fans would be in the state of her character’s marriage.
“I didn’t think about that. I went back and I was like, ‘Wait, what’s my son’s name again? How old is he?’” she quipped. “But it’s good that people have strong reactions to the show.”
Katherine Heigl, Patrick Dempsey, Justin Chambers and more stars have left Grey’s Anatomy — for various reasons. Created by Shonda Rhimes and starring Ellen Pompeo, Grey’s Anatomy debuted on ABC in 2005. Pompeo (Meredith Grey) left the show as a series regular following season 19 but continued to provide voiceover narration and make special guest […]
Outside of the world of Grey’s Anatomy, Walsh is keeping herself busy with a multitude of opportunities. She also found time to work with Centrum to promote healthy aging.
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“There’s a lot of pressure in Hollywood to stay the same, but that’s just madness. It just doesn’t work,” she told Us. “It’s like a recipe for self-flagellation or feeling bad. So I want to look my best — obviously — and for myself, too. But it is odd to see [the conversations around aging in Hollywood].”
Walsh discussed how she has added Centrum vitamins into her everyday wellness routine.
“I really didn’t get into serious supplements until probably my mid-30s, around the time that Centrum Age Defy would be great. Why I like Centrum Silver is it’s great for brain health,” she noted. “It’s great for brain function and heart health and eyes. These are things that as you age and get into your 50s become more prevalent and necessary than say they would when you’re younger. … Centrum vitamins are clinically proven and have been doing this for a very long time. There are so many things out there that this is quite comforting.”
Courtney Clenney is allegedly being targeted by inmates inside a Miami-Dade prison over the killing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. In addition, her lawyer claims that most of the inmates are Black women.
Courtney Clenney Allegedly Targeted In Prison By Inmates
Former OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney is currently a guest at the Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Center in Gladeview, Florida. This, after she fatally stabbed Christian in
2022.
Clenney’s lawyer, Frank Prieto, tells TMZ that during her time behind bars, she has been targeted by other inmates. The inmates allegedly issued multiple threats to Clenney because she killed Christian.
Prieto claimed that the inmates shoved Clenney and stated, “You killed your boyfriend… I’m gonna f*ck you up.”
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The lawyer also says that Clenney was transferred several times within the Miami-Dade jail due to threats, and now has her own single cell. Additionally, he claimed that she felt her life had been in danger at times.
Clenney Has Her Own Jail Cell
Clenney reportedly has a lot of freedom in jail and is now being housed away from the general population in the Miami-Dade jail. She has her own cell equipped with a toilet and sink.
In addition, she can leave her cell to shower, have recreation, see a lawyer, eat meals, and have video calls with family.
Clenney is being transferred to another jail to serve the remainder of her sentence. The 30-year-old killer accepted a plea deal, and her second-degree murder charge was downgraded to manslaughter. Clenney was sentenced to six years with time served. She was previously facing a life sentence, and now, she may get out in two years due to her time served.
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Chenney Fatally Stabbed Christian
The Shade Room previously reported that Chenney fatally stabbed Christian on April 3, 2022, inside their Miami condo. She claimed to be a victim of emotional, physical, and mental abuse by Obumseli and argued self-defense.
Chenney wasn’t immediately arrested despite being found covered in blood by the police. She was later arrested at a substance abuse rehab facility in Hawaii and charged with second-degree murder with a deadly weapon.
Audio recordings on Christian’s phone captured Chenney calling him the n-word repeatedly and threatening to slap him. In addition, TMZ released footage from 2021 of the killer beginning a physical fight with Christian in an elevator.
Christian is seen trying to keep her off as she repeatedly lunges at him. After she swung at him, he shoved her away. Clenney also punched Christian’s head and pulled his hair, and continued as he exited the elevator.
NLE Choppa is back to dropping new music as he enters a new era. During this time, he’s also been navigating his spiritual journey and rumors. As of last week, NLE has also been dealing with his public breakup from Erica Raven.
On Friday, NLE revealed that he got baptized and shared a message about entering a new chapter in his life. He said Christ is still working on him, but he feels ready to embrace this new version of himself. NLE also addressed alleged “witches & warlocks,” voodoo, hexes, and spells that he claims were sent his way. He said God allowed those experiences to happen to strengthen him throughout his spiritual journey.
In the same post, NLE also had a few things to say about some of his fellow rappers. He got a few things off his chest in a new freestyle while addressing his influence in the rap game.
NLE Choppa Has A Message For Pooh Shiesty As He Gets A Few Things Off His Chest In Latest Freestyle
NLE Choppa took to his IG Story to share a clip from his latest freestyle with the LA Leakers. He spat a few bars about people speaking on his name, saying, “I’ll be the one to hurt you. Stop playing on my name… all love, I’m not trying to start hating. Got my name in conversation, pillow talking like a baby. Where the G’s? We address it. It’s a message, I direct it. If you can’t respect it, make sure you don’t disrespect me.”
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In the same post, NLE tagged Pooh Shiesty, who is currently incarcerated, writing, “@poohshiesty showed way too much love to you for you to be pillow talking on my name TO A FEMALE. Imma show you how to be direct homie. Free you tho tell 30 hit me up.”
But NLE didn’t stop there. While sharing another clip from the freestyle, he made it clear he’s stepping into a new era, writing, “IM BACK AND WHOEVER AGAINST TS F*** EM #NLEVSEVERYBODY.” NLE also showed some love to his ex-fiancée Erica, writing, “Te amo Erica forever & ever.”
NBA YoungBoy & Pooh Shiesty Catch Strays As NLE Choppa Speaks On His Influence In The Music Industry
The rapper later made his way to his page to celebrate his baptism, sharing a carousel of photos with individual captions. The carousel featured NLE, his youngest son, Icon Potts, his chain, his new wick locs, and more.
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In one post, NLE spoke about his influence on other artists while mentioning both Pooh Shiesty and NBA YoungBoy. He claimed Shiesty’s chain resembles his and accused YoungBoy of taking inspiration from his camo aesthetic.
NLE also credited himself with influencing younger artists to prioritize owning their masters while reflecting on his success at a young age.
He wrote, “IM HYMM, The one they wanna be, the one they copy, ni**as ain’t have a Momager & Popager til I came on the scene. Shiesty That Chain Look real close to mine, YB ran off my camo aesthetic after I sent it to em, I’m the reason these boys of this generation wanna own they masters ‘I wanna NLE CHOPPA DEAL’ 16 I was 10Ms up first car was a Cullinan truck while yall was riding hemis & scats n sh*t man do yo homework on my influence I can write a book about it but that’s enough ego.”
NLE continued by showing off his new wick locs while claiming YoungBoy previously copied his loc style. Despite the callout, he said it was “all love” and explained that he was simply shedding light on his influence.
He wrote, “Pleaseeeee don’t copy my Wick Locs PLEASE. YB already ran off with my locs style I had to switch it up this go round. All love though just shedding light on my influence. Light it up. Do ya homework before saying I’m clout chasing or lying. The real ones know.”
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Social Media Weighs In
Many gathered under The Shade Room Teens as they reacted to NLE Choppa’s latest post. While some gave him props for his rapping skills, others questioned why he was specifically coming for Pooh Shiesty and NBA YoungBoy.
Instagram user @theylovekyraaa wrote, “He must be mad bout Marissa”
Instagram user @poohbaae added, “beefing w a inmate to stay afloat is diabolical.”
While Instagram user @vonnaaaaaajay wrote, “I’m just glad he took that wig off lol”
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Instagram user @sexymeme2 wrote, “NLE ate him up y’all act like he can’t rap”
Instagram user @nyakaiorr_ added, “Nie ain’t wrong tho tf”
While Instagram user @mazzydaking wrote, “Minus the antics he does, that boy can actually rap 🤷🏾♂️”
Instagram user @gurlkjfunny wrote, “Nle remember when yb was your fav rapper be fron lil 🥷”
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Instagram user @ayeee.tae added, “He seen yb arguing with his momma & said ima start back up to try to get a response from him 😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @lilmisssexyjawn_ wrote, “Yall not gon act like NLE wasn’t him”
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