DC rappers Pacman and Peso, who made waves in January after releasing a music video filmed in Pyongyang, North Korea (a trip that their friend and colleague, Ramsey Aburdene, documented for this site), are back with another video, this one set in Beijing. There’s a lot to love about this, including:
- The streaking protester on Tiananmen at the start. Pacman and Peso has allowed us to host their video on Youku (below), but I’m shocked this first scene got by the censors. (We’ll see if it lasts.) Also, I was disappointed the streaker was not DC native / Beijing transplant Ryan Ha — you’ll have to wait for his cameo later.
- Taking pictures with locals under the gaze of Mao Zedong.
- Whatever’s happening at the 1:21 mark. Seriously, this kid:
- Kinda like when Ai Weiwei gave the middle finger on Tiananmen, but not at all like that:
- This screengrab:
- And this one:
- And this:
- A Ryan Ha spotting!
- And the last 10 seconds.
Don’t ask questions, just love it.
My Nigga comes off Pacman and Peso’s mixtape, Like a Movie, which will be available on April 20 on DatPiff.com. Aburdene informs us that the two will be opening for the Migos at Ibiza nightclub in DC that night, so check em out if you’re in the area.
Here’s Pacman and Peso’s website, and you can also follow them on Twitter.
嘿！！
Another priceless screengrab: 2:13