Back in August of 2016, DJ Vlad asked 21 about his Atlanta upbringing and why he tattooed a cross on his forehead to which he replied, "Issa Knife!" ...more. On the release day of his debut...

“Issa” is a catchphrase coined by 21 Savage, first used in his interview with DJ Vlad —“Issa Knife” quickly became slang, and eventually became a meme. “Issa” was initially only a Young Thug...

Oct 25, 2016 · Video featuring 21 Savage's infamous "Issa Knife" interview.

May 23, 2018 · Issa’s 15 minutes of fame came in July, 2016, when a celebrity and hip-hop news site asked Atlanta-native rapper 21 Savage (Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph) about the tattoo on …

Nov 29, 2016 · Short for "It's A." It was commonly used as slang before the famous 21 Savage interview where he mentioned his knife tattoo.

Jul 27, 2017 · 21 Savage ‘s knife tattoo may have gone on to become a top meme on the Internet, but the story behind it reveals the true pain the Atlanta rapper lived through before the fame. …

Jul 7, 2017 · Back in August of 2016, DJ Vlad asked 21 about his Atlanta upbringing and why he tattooed a cross on his forehead to which he replied, "Issa Knife!" The Internet did what it …

Dec 28, 2022 · It sparked 21 to name his next album “ISSA”. In 2016, Naji Marshall attended Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia where he averaged 20 points and 11 rebounds. He has …

Mar 22, 2020 · In this VladTV flashback from 2016, 21 Savage sat down with VladTV for an exclusive interview where he detailed growing up in Atlanta and being a 2016 XXL Freshman. …

Feb 21, 2024 · The interview, known for 21's viral "Issa knife" statement, finds the rapper talking about losing friends, becoming "savage," and the meaning behind his dagger forehead tattoo. …