21 Savage has been at the receiving end of a shot by boxer Ryan Garcia, who threw shade after the rapper walked out Garcia’s opponent, Devin Haney, before their fight.
After backstage footage emerged of the rapper chilling out in Haney’s dressing room, followed by Savage’s “walk-out” with Haney, Garcia took to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday (April 21) to make a slick comment.
“This proves 21 ain’t no savage,” he wrote.
Shortly thereafter, it emerged that Garcia dedicated his boxing win to “all the children” who had been victims of sex trafficking — a fact made further symbolic by Haney’s rumored friendship with Diddy.
Boxing drama aside, 21 Savage has been making headlines recently for all the right reasons.
Recently, it was revealed that the British expat was the only rapper to make it to this year’s TIME 100 Most Influential People list.
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On Wednesday (April 17), TIME published its annual “Most Influential People” list for 2024, with the Atlanta native being the sole Hip Hop artist being acknowledged.
Burna Boy (who is also on the list) wrote the Without Warning hitmaker’s blurb, which reads as follows: “I trust my gut when it comes to my music and collaborations, and I find myself naturally drawn to artists like 21 Savage—those who remain grounded in their convictions and consistently defy the constraints imposed upon them.”
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It goes on: “Like 21, I know what it’s like to rise above challenging beginnings, and it makes his success all that much more remarkable. Throughout his work—including on his newest album, American Dream, which opens with a reflection by his mother on their immigration story—21 maintains an authenticity that resonates deeply.
“His approach to rap is refreshingly genuine; he speaks to us in a relatable way, effortlessly navigating the complexities of the genre. Whether he tackles weighty subjects or offers moments of levity, his delivery remains compelling.”
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It concludes: “I have recently had the privilege of sharing one of my most significant milestones with 21, performing with him at the Grammys. I’m excited to witness the greater evolution of his artistry and the impact he continues to make on the world stage.”
Despite TIME‘s acknowlegement, Charlamagne Tha God recently declared a different artist the most influential rapper of the last decade.
During an episode of the Brilliant Idiots podcast with Andrew Schulz earlier this month, the radio personality heaped high praise on Future’s career since his emergence in the early 2010s.
While discussing the reignited rivalry between Kendrick Lamar, Drake and J. Cole, the Breakfast Club host said: “They talking about a Big Three but really there’s a Fantastic Four. If you really wanna get a little spicy, Future could be in the Big Three.”
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He added: “For better or worse, I can find a million Future clones all around the world. I don’t think there’s any rapper that’s influenced culture and music more than Future over the last decade. I think Future has influence. People wanna be Future, people wanna sound like Future.”
