The leader of Slaughter Gang recently announced an upcoming film about his life titled American Dream: The 21 Savage Story on Sunday, January 7. The announcement, made through a vague post on his and Donald Glover's (also known as Childish Gambino) Instagram accounts, left many fans unsure of its meaning. However, we now have more information about this production, so we've put together a breakdown of what you should know about the film. American Dream: The 21 Savage Story aims to chronicle his challenging yet triumphant journey of the American Dream, as hinted at in a Rolling Stone interview, from childhood poverty and street dangers to becoming one of the world's most prominent rappers.
Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph was born in the UK but relocated to Atlanta at a young age, growing up in the U.S. amidst difficult and perilous circumstances before rising in the rap industry. Despite his success, he faced a high-profile case in 2019 when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested him over an alleged expired visa. The "Brand New Draco" artist and his legal team fought for his right to remain in the country, criticized the unjust system, and garnered national attention to the issue. Last year, they successfully secured his permanent U.S. citizenship and permission to leave the country, enabling him to return to his home country for a performance. With this background in mind, let's delve into American Dream: The 21 Savage Story. If this is all a strategy for an album release, it's a well-executed move by Savage.
American Dream: The 21 Savage Story
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