American rapper Lil Pump is known for his chart-bursting singles like “Gucci Gang,” and during a visit to Thailand this July 2023, he found himself amidst an unpredictably weird incident. On tour to perform several shows in Thailand, he became the main news on social media due to an unexpected surprise. While taking a boat ride in one of the crowded tourist spots of Thailand, Lil Pump came across something that he did not expect and was visibly uncomfortable with.
The incident happened when a local promoter had a group of “lady boys“a common term in Thailand referring to transgender women Lil Pump on the boat. The surprise seemed one meant as a light joke, but the expression on the face of the rapper told another story. In the footage, Lil Pump was captured with a confused and uneasy look while the situation unfolded and definitely not amused by the unexpected guests on board.
Such pranks in Thailand occur, particularly in all entertainment hotspots such as Pattaya. Pattaya is among the cities in Thailand very popularly known for its vibrant and elaborate nightlife, catering a great deal to tourists. Often, the nightlife in the city includes performances and stunts that raise eyebrows and create amusement among foreign visitors. But from Lil Pump’s expression, he was not in on it. This prank, as normal as it may have been in the local context, did not impress the rapper as he seemed visibly annoyed.
Videos of the boat ride went viral on social media shortly after clips of the incident surfaced on TikTok. Fans and followers alike commented on how uncomfortable Lil Pump was, many sharing their thoughts on the surprise and how it had gone down. Although some found the prank humorous, others took the side of the rapper, claiming it to be a line crossing. In fact, some videos are already going viral on TikTok, where debates about cultural differences are called into question regarding the appropriateness of the surprise.
But his tour to Thailand targeted events such as Rolling Loud Thailand and White Lagoon, with added shows to favorite venues such as the Republic Club in Pattaya. His visit no doubt stirred a lot of interest among the people who thronged the venues just to see him perform. But, as would be expected, it’s safe to say that what people will probably remember is this boat incident, thanks to its viral spread on social media.
