Fck the Fame, Keep the Truth: Terrence Esquire Huggins Chooses Substance Over Spotlight

There’s a certain kind of confidence that doesn’t need a rollout, a viral moment, or a perfectly timed caption. It just shows up, steady and unbothered, and lets the work speak. That’s the space Terrence Esquire Huggins occupies on Fck Being Famous, a project that feels less like a flex and more like a necessary truth-telling session, the kind that happens late at night when the noise dies down and honesty finally has room to breathe.

Esquire isn’t new to this. A Latin Grammy–nominated producer with deep roots in the Washington, DC area, he’s spent years sharpening his sound across borders, genres, and scenes. Inspired by the forward-thinking production of Pharrell and Timbaland, he’s always understood that versatility isn’t a gimmick, it’s survival. From dubstep experiments to soulful R&B, from U Street nightlife to time spent living overseas, Esquire has treated music like a journal, documenting where he’s been and who he’s becoming. His Nights In series captured those chapters vividly, and Fck Being Famous feels like the next evolution of that same honesty.

The project pushes back hard against clout culture and shallow success. Not with bitterness, but with clarity. This is hip-hop and R&B rooted in lived experience, not trends. The production is moody, jazzy, and immersive, instrumentals that feel like dimly lit rooms where conversations get real. Esquire’s flows glide effortlessly, so natural it almost feels accidental, but every pocket is intentional. You can hear how deeply he understands space, restraint, and timing.

Across the project, confidence and vulnerability exist side by side. He talks loyalty, paranoia, ambition, and the mental weight that comes with grinding without losing yourself. There’s an unspoken message threaded through every track: fame isn’t the goal, truth is. In an industry that often rewards noise over nuance, Esquire chooses substance every time.

One of the most consistent presences on the record is Juiixe, whose features help tie the project together and make it an easy, rewarding listen from top to bottom. The chemistry never feels forced, it feels lived-in. With only five tracks, Fck Being Famous doesn’t overstay its welcome, but it still manages to say a lot. Each song brings something different, whether it’s a switch in melody, an unexpected instrumental turn, or a lyric that hits harder the second time around.

Track three, “wow,” is a clear standout. It carries an uplifting energy without losing its edge. Esquire shouts out the artists who shaped him, shows love to his hometown, and flips it all into a chorus that feels impossible not to sing along to. It’s reflective, motivational, and grounded, proof that positivity doesn’t have to be corny when it’s earned.

What really sets this project apart is its refusal to perform for approval. Esquire doesn’t chase fame, and he definitely doesn’t romanticize it. Instead, he delivers a body of work that values replay value, lyrical depth, and emotional truth. The melodies linger, the bars stick, and the instrumentals stay interesting long after the last track ends.

Fck Being Famous sounds like someone who knows exactly who they are and doesn’t need validation to prove it. It’s music for listeners who care about craft, honesty, and feeling something real. No hype, no smoke, just a producer and artist choosing authenticity, every single time.