Rapper Lil Reese, a key figure in Chicago’s drill music scene and a Chief Keef’s Glory Boyz 2K9 member, recently found himself in the spotlight for reasons beyond his music. In a viral video, the rapper is shown waking up in outrage after a woman had poured water on him while he was sleeping at his home. Instead, what was meant to be harmless fun—a prank—sparked outrage and begged questions of respect, boundaries, and life in the public eye.
The incident, which went viral on social media within minutes, shows the exact moment Lil Reese woke up, drenched and visibly infuriated. While pranks are nothing new to celebrities, this didn’t go down very well with this rapper. He reacted at once and vehemently, showing his shock and frustration at being so badly caught off guard in such a helpless position.
Lil Reese wakes up angry after a woman pours water on him while he was sleeping 😭😭
— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) August 19, 2024
So far, the woman who was pranked has not been identified, and very little is known about the events before the recording. What is apparent, though, is that it hit a soft spot—not just on Lil Reese but also on his fanbase and the public in general.
The prank went viral, evoking different reactions on various social media platforms. Some fans expressed their concern for Lil Reese, questioning what, in God’s name, the point of doing such a prank was and emphasizing respect, especially in someone’s own space. “This ain’t funny, fam. This is disrespectful,” one Twitter user responded to the video, following thousands echoing the same sentiment, that this time the prank went overboard. Others felt it was harmless fun—there are always light-hearted jokes at celebrities’ expense.
This is not the first time that Lil Reese has been involved in controversy. Yet another video recently turned up, which showed Lil Reese pouring water over a sleeping homeless man. Laughter filled the video, and it came with very light regard for what was being done to this man, so, as one would guess, it quickly faced an uproar. Many people began to post on social media about how angry they were and that he needed to take his due responsibility.
Lil Reese pours a drink onto a homeless man’s head while he sleeps pic.twitter.com/pzTlMsaf2n
— SAY CHEESE! 👄🧀 (@SaycheeseDGTL) September 5, 2023
After the storm of criticism, Lil Reese went to Instagram and apologized. He admitted that his actions were mean, and he’s sorry for the incidents and filming them. Moreover, he added that from now on, he is ready to help anyone who needs help. Comments were skeptics now urging him to apologize to this homeless man right to his face and then maybe prove himself by doing things.
Being one of the leaders in the game relating to music, Lil Reese‘s creative process has revolved around everyday life taking place in Chicago. His lyrics describe how much grind he had to go through to get where he is today; many fans can relate to this and thus adore him. But these moments give another view on celebrity culture—one that skirts into disrespect and insensitivity.
