Ashwin Rodrigues
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Past articles by Ashwin:
Now Is a Really Bad Time to Air a Sitcom About an Afghan Interpreter for the US Military
After a rerun of the show was pulled this week, the future of ‘The United States of Al’ is looking uncertain. → Read More
We Found the Radio DJ Who Introduced Tyler, the Creator to N.E.R.D.
A critical moment in the contemporary hip-hop canon took place in 2002. → Read More
We Asked PR Experts About Cuomo’s Bizarre Response to Sexual Harassment Claims
“He now has the permanent reputation of being a harasser, a bully, and a person who takes advantage of others.” → Read More
Could ‘Coffin Flop’ Be a Real Show? We Asked TV Experts
The fictional program from Netflix’s “I Think You Should Leave” shows corpses falling out of coffins. → Read More
How Hip-Hop Reached Peak Guitar
The key feature of a popular hip-hop song in 2021—besides a Lil Baby verse—is guitars. What makes the sound so prevalent? → Read More
How Thatboy Funny and FatsDaBarber Made the Viral Song 'Big Boy on the Roof'
FatsDaBarber, one-half of the duo behind the viral song, told VICE a studio version of the summer banger is heading to streaming services soon. → Read More
How ‘Normal Country’ Became Internet Shorthand for ‘Bad Country’
The phrase is a common response to the bleakest stories imaginable. But communications experts say it can have a deeper effect on how we perceive the world. → Read More
Megyn Kelly Picked a Bizarre Way to Promote ‘Ziwe’
The conservative figure shared a complaint that an episode of the Showtime comedy series “exemplifies hate speech against white women.” Is Kelly angling for a guest spot? → Read More
How “Sheesh” Became Hip-Hop’s Favorite Ad-Lib
The sound, prominent in songs like Young Thug’s “Digits” and Drakeo the Ruler’s “Flu Flamming,” is the Swiss army knife of musical garnishes. → Read More
Dry Scooping Pre-Workout Is a Terrible Idea
The viral trend of shoveling powdered stimulants directly into your mouth is dangerous, and can be fatal. → Read More
‘Pause with Sam Jay’ Seeks Out Black Conservatives In Its Debut Episode
The show is a thoughtful and unconventional comedy series from the ‘Saturday Night Live’ writer. → Read More
Big Rube Is Still Your Favorite Rapper’s Favorite Narrator
VICE checked in with the Outkast and Offset-approved legend to talk about poetry, hip-hop, and how he chooses his collaborators. → Read More
Two Upcoming Mac Miller Books Are Mired in Controversy
The dispute prompts the question: who gets to tell artists’ stories after they die? → Read More
Of Course ‘Saturday Night Live’ Wanted Elon Musk to Host
The show only cares that the billionaire CEO and meme dork’s appearance will attract more viewers. → Read More
COVID Vaccines and PPE Shouldn’t Be Weapons of the Culture War
Recent statements from Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, and Alex Berenson might have you thinking otherwise. → Read More
Influencer Boxing Is the Circus-Sport America Deserves
Companies like Triller know influencers come with an audience, and matches often pay way more than traditional fights. It’s a match made in heaven. → Read More
The Cool Kids’ Chuck Inglish Spent Half the Pandemic in the Grocery Store
The producer, rapper, and one-half of the rap duo spoke to VICE about the similarities in cooking up a beat and the culinary arts. → Read More
‘Gutfeld’ Shows the Sickly State of Conservative Comedy
Fox's new comedy show proves that when your riffs on the day’s news air on the same network as Tucker Carlson, it's hard to tell where the joke is. → Read More
Benny the Butcher and Harry Fraud Connect on ‘The Plugs I Met 2’
The rapper and producer told VICE how their collaboration came to be. → Read More
Jen Spyra’s Book ‘Big Time’ Is a Dose of Jack Handey-Approved Absurdity
VICE spoke to the former “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” writer and author about her debut short story collection. → Read More