Drew Schwartz
Senior Staff Writer
[email protected]Drew 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.
How to Buy a Last-Minute Halloween Costume for Under $20
Blanked on getting a Halloween costume again? Don’t freak out. We’ve got you covered.
Happy Halloween: Here’s a Bunch of Spooky Music That Isn’t “The Monster Mash”
We put together a playlist of ghoulish soul, disco, rockabilly, and more you can really boogie to.
Biden’s Weed Pardon Won’t Get Anyone Out of Prison—But It’s Still a Huge Deal
It'll be life-changing for thousands of people whose federal convictions have kept them from getting into college, finding jobs and housing, and more.
Watch an Exclusive Trailer for ‘Meet Me in the Bathroom,’ a Doc About NYC’s Early 2000s Rock Scene
Featuring never-before-seen archival footage of the Strokes, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, LCD Soundsystem, Interpol, TV On the Radio, and more.
Brett Favre Is Screwed
A former prosecutor told VICE Favre “could face criminal charges” over his ties to a $77 million welfare fraud scam in Mississippi.
50 Cent Sues to Prove His Dick Is Real
A lawyer weighs in on the “Just a Lil Bit” rapper’s lawsuit against a celebrity aesthetician for false advertising.
A Gang Called Drug Rich Is Robbing Celebrities All Over Atlanta
They've stolen from Mariah Carey, a "Real Housewives" star, and several professional athletes, according to a new indictment.
Rappers Keep Getting Locked Up Over Their Lyrics. Could a New Law Change That?
The RAP Act would limit prosecutors from using someone’s lyrics against them in court, a tactic that helped put Young Thug, Gunna, and hundreds of other defendants behind bars.
The $7.1 Million Lawsuit Against Kanye Is ‘Very Strong’
After stiffing producers who fronted him millions for Sunday Service and a ‘Donda 2’ listening party, he's probably screwed, a lawyer told VICE.
How to Prepare for a Juul Apocalypse
After the FDA briefly banned the sale of Juul products, we put together a guide for a podless future—if that day ever comes.
The First-Timer’s Guide to Las Vegas
Pointers on gambling, partying, and generally surviving your inaugural trip to a city that runs on mayhem.
I Spent 72 Depraved Hours Searching for the Gnarliest Dive Bar in Las Vegas
17 bars, six games of pool, and an unknowable number of Miller Lites later, I finally tracked it down. But I could never have prepared myself for what I found along the way.