Martin Shkreli calls Ghostface Killah his âsonâ in a video published by TMZ today (January 28). Â The former pharmaceutical executive refers to the Wu-Tang Clan rapper as âDennis,â his given name, throughout the two-minute clip. Shkreli is surrounded by three men in ski masks as he delivers his message to Ghostface.
âAt the end of the day, Iâm very sorry for you,â Shkreli, who bought the one-of-a-kind Once Upon a Time In Shaolinalbum, says. âYouâre an old man. Youâre an old man thatâs lost his relevance and youâre trying to reclaim the spotlight from my spotlight. Thatâs not gonna work, Ghost, Dennis. In fact, I think that if you ever say some dumb shit again, this album, this Shaolin, Iâm gonna erase all your shit from this album. Iâm gonna erase you from the record books of rap. Youâre gonna be done. Youâre my son. You have to listen to me. I buttered your bread, you understand me?â
As mentioned in my video, I expect a written apology, @GhostfaceKillah. At least 500 words, no grammatical errors and Shaolin stays intact.
â Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) January 28, 2016
Ghostface Killah called Shkreli a âshitheadâ when asked about the purchase of the album and said that the project should be owned by âthe people.â
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âWithout me, youâre nothing,â Shkreli continues in the video. âSo even though I pity you, I have to give you some punishment. I expect you to write me a written apology from the heart. Some contrition, some long letter where you explain your sorrow and sadness for what youâve done.â
During a December interview with HipHopDX, Shkreli said that he has aspirations as a rapper.
âI think I could express myself through it,â he said at the time. âThereâs never been an [incredibly wealthy] rapper. All these guys rap about is money and I have a lot to say.â
Watch the video of Martin Shkreli threatening Ghostface Killah below:
(This story was last updated on January 26, 2016 and is as follows.)
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And like clockwork, Martin Shkreli responds to Ghostface Killahâs âMichael Jackson-nose kidâ comments which were released by TMZ earlier today. Only this time, the former Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO appears to threaten the rap legend.
Taking to Twitter, Shkreli says to expect âA [Ghostface Killah] response tomorrow eveningâ as well as âDonât cry, Ghost. All rap careers come to an eventual end. Long time coming, motherfucker.â
This isnât the first time Shkreli has appeared to threatened a Wu-Tang Clan member. In an exclusive conversation with HipHopDX, the Brooklyn native took aim at RZA for showing public disrespect following the purchase of Wu-Once Upon A Time In Shaolin.
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âI can get down,â Shkreli tells DX. âI donât think RZA knows that. I think he thinks Iâm some powder puff white guy CEO thatâs got too much money. No. No, no, no. I definitely donât spend $2 million for nothing. Thatâs a lot of money, even if youâre Carl Icahn. Iâd encourage him to shut the fuck up before he goes a little too far. Weâll see what happens. I think heâs a smart man. He definitely acts like his shit doesnât stink and he invented rap. This concept of selling one album, this shitâs backfiring for him nowâŠâ
A @GhostfaceKillah response tomorrow evening. Don't cry, Ghost. All rap careers come to an eventual end. Long time coming, motherfucker.
â Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) January 26, 2016
(This story was last updated on January 26, 2016 and is as follows.)
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The war of words between Martin Shkreli and Ghostface Killah continues. TMZ caught up with GFK and asked his thoughts on Shkreli calling him a ânon-profit rapper.â
âThis is the man that wanna be beefing,â Ghost says in the video. âThe Michael Jackson-nose-kid⊠Câmon bruh, you donât want to do it. Iâll break your heart in four days. We can play if you wanna play. We can get it in. Iâm just laughing off the dudeâs face. Câmon, man. Look at that smile.â
Watch the video below.
(The original version of this article was published on January 22, 2016)
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Former Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO, Martin Shkreli responded to Ghostface Killahâs assertion that heâs a âshithead.â
Taking to Twitter, Shkreli said âGhost mad that Shaolin outsold his last 5 albums⊠dudeâs a non-profit rapper. Calls himself ironman, but sounds rusty AF.â
Ghost mad that Shaolin outsold his last 5 albums⊠dudeâs a non-profit rapper. Calls himself ironman, but sounds rusty AF @GhostfaceKillah
â Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) January 22, 2016
Shkreli burst into the Hip Hop lexicon after purchasing Wu-Tangâs Wu-Once Upon A Time In Shaolin for a reported $2 million. Â Â
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In an interview with HipHopDX (December 16, 2015), Shkreli stated his affinity for Action Bronson since both are of Albanian descent as well as his frustration over Ghostfaceâs video response to Bronson for dissing him on ESPNâs Sportsnation.
âAgain, what Ghostface said to Bronson was 100 hundred times worse than me and RZA,â Shkreli stated. âThis is starting to get into some weird Albanian shit. There are similarities, very similar. Iâm just getting fed up. If he doesnât think I have the resources to do something, he fucking doesnât know me. If Ghostface can make people disappear, what the fuck do you think I can do? Iâll fucking snap the CD on fucking TV and not even listen to it if thatâs what he fucking wants.â
Martin Shkreli was arrested by federal agents on December 17, 2015 for allegedly âillegally taking stock from Retrophin Inc., a biotechnology firm he started in 2011, and using it to pay off debts from unrelated business dealings.â
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âI am confident I will prevail. The allegations against me are baseless and without merit,â Shkreli also posted to Twitter today.
I am confident I will prevail. The allegations against me are baseless and without merit.
â Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) December 19, 2015
Heâs scheduled to appear on in court on January 26, 2016.
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