Future's "#BIGMOOD" IG Photo Garners Accusations Of Perpetuating Stereotypes

The young children playing in stacks of money was supposed to be a light-hearted post.

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Rapper Future is letting the world know that his children are all about that Rich Kids Life by sharing a new photo on his Instagram Story. The 35-year-old father of five took to social media on Monday to post a photo of two boys dressed in formal-wear as they sat in strewn about stacks of bills, all $20s or $50s. One child's face is half-hidden from the camera while the other holds one stack of cash to his ear as he pressed another to his face. Future captioned the photo with the hashtag "#BIGMOOD."

However, there were many people who criticized the image, including legendary rapper DJ Quik who commented: "That’s not cool." According to scrutinizers, the photo was "tacky" and perpetuated a "stereotype." Of course, there were people who also brought Ciara and her husband Russell Wilson into the mix, as her happy marriage is often the point of ridicule for the rapper. "Ciara leveled up," one person commented on the shared photo.

Meanwhile, Future is rumored to be the father of a sixth child by model Eliza Reign. She says that when she told the rapper that she was expecting her child, he told her to get an abortion. When she refused, she claims he threatened her. If her allegations are true, that would mean that Future has six children with six women.


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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.