Anderson .Paak has proven himself to be quite the prankster, tricking comedian Dave Chappelle with a nude music video ruse.
Anderson .Paak has had quite a year, with plenty of amazing tunes doing the rounds, a spot on next year’s Falls Festival lineup, and a new album – Oxnard – out this Friday. However, he’s also scored himself a new show on Beats 1, which he’s used to prank a comedy legend.
Appearing on the third episode of .Paak House Radio (via Pitchfork), Anderson .Paak called up Dave Chappelle with an idea for a star-studded music video in New York City – with a huge catch.
“It’s all the icons,” .Paak explained to Dave. “Like Q-Tip, me, we in Harlem, we doin’ it all together, but we standing together naked. Just butt-ass naked, no clothes, on some real shit.”
Upon hearing this idea, Dave Chappelle responded with a bit of hesitation. “.Paak, I don’t know if I’m ready to be naked in front of everybody,” he began. “I got a 45-year-old dick.”
Thankfully, Anderson .Paak soon revealed that he was completely kidding, revealing it was all part of a radio hoax.
However, Dave Chappelle did let slip that he was keen to collaborate with the musician in the future, though he didn’t clarify if the collaboration would require them both to be fully dressed.
Anderson .Paak’s Oxnard is set to be released this Friday, with the musician also playing a few shows in Australia this January as part of his appearance at the 2018/2019 Falls Festival. Check all the details below!
Check out Anderson .Paak’s ‘Tints’:
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals Falls Festival Sideshows
Supported by Nai Palm
Wednesday, January 9th, 2019
Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, NSW
Tickets: Live Nation
Thursday, January 10th, 2019
Festival Hall, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets: Live Nation
The Falls Music & Arts Festival 2018/2019 Second Lineup Announcement:
All Shows:
Juice WRLD
Dizzee Rascal
LPX
Lorne:
Cut Copy
Slowly Slowly
Ziggy Alberts
Amyl & the Sniffers
Marion Bay:
Cut Copy
Hayden James
Ziggy Alberts
Amyl & the Sniffers
Byron Bay:
Cut Copy
Hermitude (DJ Set)
Little May
Garett Kato
Fremantle:
Dean Lewis
Carla Geneve
Joining…
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals
Catfish And The Bottlemen (Only Aus Shows)
Vance Joy
CHVRCHES
Hilltop Hoods
Toto
Interpol
88RISING Feat. Rich Brian, Joji, NIKI & AUGUST 08 (Only Aus Shows)
Flight Facilities
Amy Shark
DMA’S
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Golden Features
First Aid Kit (Only Aus Shows)
Ocean Alley
Hockey Dad
Cashmere Cat (Only Aus Shows)
The Vaccines
Cub Sport
Ruel
Jack River
Bishop Briggs
Mallrat
Briggs
Touch Sensitive
Tkay Maidza
Dermot Kennedy
Tired Lion
Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers
Soccer Mommy
Odette
Mahalia
Hatchie
West Thebarton
Sam Fender
Tia Gostelow
Kota Banks
Triple One
Alice Skye
Heaps Gay DJ’s & Friends
Falls Festival 2018/19 Dates
Lorne, VIC (18+) SOLD OUTFriday, December 28th – Monday, December 31st
Marion Bay TAS (All ages)
Saturday, December 29th – Monday, December 31st
Byron Bay NSW (18+)
Monday, December 31st – Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019
Fremantle WA (18+)
Saturday, January 5th, 2019 – Sunday, January 6th, 2019