
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.
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.
What It’s Like to Battle Aphasia, According to a Speech Pathologist
Actor Bruce Willis is retiring after being diagnosed with the language disorder. But “there’s a lot of room for recovery with aphasia,” an expert told VICE.
They Missed Student Loan Payments. Years Later, They’re Stuck in Credit Hell.
Thanks to a mysterious 1986 law, credit reporting on student loans is mandatory. For millions of Americans, that’s meant financial disaster.
Why Workers Are Picketing Jay-Z’s Oscars Party, According to a Lead Organizer
VICE spoke to Kurt Petersen about Chateau Marmont employees’ push to boycott the hotel amid allegations of discrimination and harassment.
The Dua Lipa Lawsuits Could Cost Her Millions, According to a Lawyer
We spoke to Richard Busch, who won a $5 million infringement suit over “Blurred Lines,” about how the pop star’s cases might play out.
Kim K Is Legally Single, But Kanye Could Drag Out Their Divorce for Years
We asked a California divorce attorney to weigh in on how Kimye’s separation might play out from here.