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The Atlanta rapper–and technically, third member of Migos–went kind of mysterious and very assertive with a social-media post. The artist shared a photo of himself awkwardly lounging in stark-minimalist interiors, clad in a vibrant red jersey, practically blasting the background that was of neutral tones. What caused a furor was the caption: “Let NOBODY play games on your board 🤟🏾,” leaving the unsettled social media masses with all sorts of postulations and speculations.
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The picture is against each other; QuavoHuncho’s casual posture versus the polished interior; his loud outfit versus the muted tones of the interior decor. It is a visual metaphor of the message: passing through unbothered but distinctly noticeable. The set of locations and furniture comprising of grey couches, brown armchairs, and black coffee tables would be just one more high-class getaway, giving credence to this rapper-style concoction of tastes-a-geek in-concert-with-luxury.
The comment sections were flooded with theories and praises from the fans. One would even give a fashion compliment: “these huncho fits are dope AF,” while others keep speculating about new music: “DOES THIS MEAN U DROPPING SOON?” With much argument backing this question, since QuavoHuncho has teased new material and often uses his posts as subliminal announcements.
Others took the caption on the literally.
“The bando named a new spot,” one replied, likely referencing another reference to Atlanta’s underground scene made by the rapper earlier. Partying then turned into a rugby match of local pride with another one saying, “where them boys from they ain’t from the 🔥” and a counter shot, “Hotlanta Dirty mango Fanta.” While jabs such as these were nothing trivial, it did show just how locational the QuavoHuncho brand is.
Diversion just started to stir.
One artist managed to hijack the thread, screaming for attention, “Is my Music Fire or should I Quit? 😮,” and just when you had given up hope on the comment thread, one user suddenly declared “Crypto money I come to africa.” Such randomness is par with many a celebrity post, where Unsolicited Marketing Attempts and Completely Off-Topic Advertisements will rise with the sun.
Another hilarious thread started when one wrote in French, “photoshoot au Delta,” to which someone replied with, “hotel lobby,” followed by, “like PL at the Rose Hotel.” The insider jokes obviously were over the heads of most, only adding to the chaotic atmosphere.
As few and far between as they are, QuavoHuncho’s social media posts still feature classic quips by the man himself—vague enough to keep you on your toes, stylish enough to act as a flex. Whether this is a teaser for new music, about his personal boundaries, or more likely just a photo op, the man knows how to stir things up without saying very much. And that does spell true influencer, right?
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Meanwhile, the discourse will surely happen over every word and every pixel until he drops the next one he can lean against a wall in his hands-free and casual manner. In the Lo and Behold World of QuavoHuncho, this is chess, but that board belongs to him, and nobody plays.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider