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Foolio was tragically killed on his 26th birthday, prompting Vlad and MC Eiht to reflect on the culture of violence in the rap industry. The clip highlights Foolio's involvement in ongoing feuds and emphasizes the futility and danger of such conflicts. Vlad recounted his previous conversations with Foolio, noting his attempts to encourage reconciliation over continued beefs. MC Eiht stressed the importance of rappers moving away from their neighborhoods to avoid becoming victims of "crimes of opportunity." He pointed out that staying local and publicizing one's location on social media makes rappers vulnerable. He urged artists to stop seeking validation through public displays of toughness, noting that the opposing side often has guns, too, and ultimately, "toughness gets you put in the ground." Vlad also lamented the loss of young talent, listing numerous rappers who have been killed violently, most of them in their twenties.