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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ab-etching surgery gives Bandman Kevo six pack without working out, and rappers are lining up for it
In the world of hip-hop, a six-pack is no longer earned solely through hours at the gym. A growing number of rappers and male celebrities are turning to a cosmetic procedure called abdominal etching , a high-definition liposuction technique that sculpts fat around the abs to create the illusion of a chiseled core. The trend reached viral status after rapper Bandman Kevo posted a shirtless photo on X, showing off his surgically defined torso. 'Not everyone is gonna admit it, but I got lipo for my abs and waist. Now I'm 220 from 284. No shame in my game,' Kevo wrote. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bangalore to Indonesia Batik Airlines Book Now Undo Often referred to as the " male BBL ," ab etching has become especially popular among men in urban centers like Miami, Los Angeles, London, and Toronto. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 250,000 liposuction procedures were performed in 2023, with ab-etching among the fastest-growing segments. While some online reports suggest the procedure can cost up to $16,000, most experts say prices range between $3,000 and $10,000 in the US, depending on the city and surgeon. High-end clinics in cities like New York or LA may charge up to $13,000, while international packages in Thailand or Turkey cost as little as $3,300. Live Events Originally developed in the 1990s by Dr. Henry Mentz and refined with ultrasonic technology by Dr. Alfredo Hoyos, the procedure uses small cannulas and incisions to remove fat and accentuate the natural lines of the abdominal muscles. The surgery takes 1–3 hours, followed by 4–6 weeks of recovery with compression garments. 'This is enhancement, not creation,' said Dr. Morales, a Los Angeles-based plastic surgeon. 'You can't come in 40 pounds overweight and expect a six-pack.' Critics argue that glorifying surgical abs may send the wrong message, especially to younger audiences. 'It's like digital filters, but for your body,' said Mel Ruiz, a health writer and body image advocate. 'If you can buy your abs, what does that say about the rest of us grinding in the gym?' On platforms like TikTok and Instagram , hashtags like #AbEtching and #MaleBBL regularly trend, fueled by speculation over celebrity physiques, including rumors that rapper Drake may have undergone the procedure, though he has not confirmed it. The six-pack, once a symbol of discipline, may now be seen as just another aesthetic investment.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Yahoo
$1M bond for suspect in shooting that left man paralyzed
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The suspect in a 2021 shooting was taken into custody on Thursday, almost four years after a man was left paralyzed from gunfire, Memphis Police say. Kevion Stevenson, 26, is charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder and Employing a Firearm During Commission or Attempt to Commit a Dangerous Felony. Reports say officers responded to a shooting in the 3500 block of Willow Creek at the Villas at Willow Creek Apartments on April 20, 2021. The victim on the scene had been shot five times — four times in the back and once in the arm. He told police that he was sitting in his 2008 Hyundai Elantra when a man named 'Kevo' walked up to the car and fired multiple shots into the vehicle. Memphis mother says son was paralyzed from overnight shooting On January 16, 2025, investigators followed up on the case. The victim provided investigators with a photo of the man he claims shot him four years ago. Reports say Multi Gang Unit investigators who were allegedly familiar with the suspect through gang intel identified 'Kevo' as Kevion Stevenson. On January 17, the victim identified Stevenson in a 6-person photo lineup as the man who shot him five times, leaving him paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. Stevenson's bond was set at $1 million. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
