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How a viral haircut catapulted NZ rapper Fat Papi onto the US charts
NZ🏛️ Politics10 hr. ago

How a viral haircut catapulted NZ rapper Fat Papi onto the US charts

New Zealand rapper Fat Papi, whose real name is Baban Hussain, has seen his song 'Freaked Out' enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching No. 89. This achievement comes after a viral TikTok video by user Miss Diva Bob, who misheard the lyric 'Get that bag' as 'Get that bob' and showcased her new haircut to the track. The video, which has over 6.7 million views, led to significant increases in streaming numbers on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, with the song accumulating 50 million streams and over nine million views. Hussain, who has been making music under the name Fat Papi since 2023, has experienced rapid international recognition, including trips to London and plans for further travels. He has also noted being the first Kurdish artist to achieve a Billboard hit and the second New Zealand rapper to reach the Hot 100.

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How a viral haircut catapulted NZ rapper Fat Papi onto the US charts

New Zealand rapper Fat Papi, whose real name is Baban Hussain, has seen his song 'Freaked Out' enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching No. 89. This achievement comes after a viral TikTok video by user Miss Diva Bob, who misheard the lyric 'Get that bag' as 'Get that bob' and showcased her new haircut to the track. The video, which has over 6.7 million views, led to significant increases in streaming numbers on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, with the song accumulating 50 million streams and over nine million views. Hussain, who has been making music under the name Fat Papi since 2023, has experienced rapid international recognition, including trips to London and plans for further travels. He has also noted being the first Kurdish artist to achieve a Billboard hit and the second New Zealand rapper to reach the Hot 100.

Bias read (Center): The article discusses the unexpected rise of a New Zealand rapper due to a viral TikTok trend, focusing on cultural and entertainment aspects rather than political issues. There is no indication of political bias or framing in the narrative.

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