Drew Schwartz
Senior Staff Writer
drew.schwartz@vice.comDrew Schwartz is a senior staff writer at VICE. Since joining the company in 2017, he’s written about dive bars, subway buskers, student loans, billion-dollar record companies, antique jukeboxes, celebrity lawsuits, crossword puzzles, and obscure sandwiches, among other subjects. Born and raised in Atlanta, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Rappers Keep Getting Locked Up Over Their Lyrics. Could a New Law Change That?
The RAP Act would limit prosecutors from using someone’s lyrics against them in court, a tactic that helped put Young Thug, Gunna, and hundreds of other defendants behind bars.
The $7.1 Million Lawsuit Against Kanye Is ‘Very Strong’
After stiffing producers who fronted him millions for Sunday Service and a ‘Donda 2’ listening party, he's probably screwed, a lawyer told VICE.
How to Prepare for a Juul Apocalypse
After the FDA briefly banned the sale of Juul products, we put together a guide for a podless future—if that day ever comes.
The First-Timer’s Guide to Las Vegas
Pointers on gambling, partying, and generally surviving your inaugural trip to a city that runs on mayhem.
I Spent 72 Depraved Hours Searching for the Gnarliest Dive Bar in Las Vegas
17 bars, six games of pool, and an unknowable number of Miller Lites later, I finally tracked it down. But I could never have prepared myself for what I found along the way.
Why Are Young Thug and Gunna Still in Jail?
They offered $750,000 in collateral, five houses, and 24/7 guards. VICE spoke to an attorney about why even that couldn’t get them out on bond.
These People Love Mayonnaise So Much They Got It Tattooed on Their Bodies Forever
In Richmond, Virginia, Duke’s is revered as the king of all condiments—so Yellow Bird Tattoo gave out free flash in its honor.
How Young Thug’s RICO Case Could Play Out, According to a RICO Expert
Thug, Gunna, and 26 other people were indicted on allegations of murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and beyond.
How Is DaBaby Still Getting Away With This Shit?
The rapper was just charged with felony battery. Here's a complete look at his years of violent and controversial behavior.
All Hail the Spiedie, the Greatest Sandwich on Earth
Spiedies are deceptively simple: marinated meat on a roll and nothing more. But biting into one is a life-changing experience.
Under No Circumstances Should You Tan Your Balls
After Tucker Carlson claimed the practice boosts testosterone, VICE asked a urologist about the risks of exposing your junk to red light therapy.
Blac Chyna’s $100 Million Lawsuit Against the Kardashians, Explained
Chyna is suing the famous family for defamation, among a host of other allegations. Here’s everything you need to know before the trial begins.