Watch Alex Trebek Rap Kanye West, Drake, Kendrick Lamar on ‘Jeopardy!’
Monday’s episode featured the category “Let’s Rap Kids!”
Reid Nakamura | February 20, 2017 @ 6:45 PM
Last Updated: February 20, 2017 @ 6:46 PM
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“Jeopardy!” had Alex Trebek recite rap lyrics again on Monday’s episode, sending Twitter into a frenzy.
The syndicated game show is hosting its collegiate-level tournament this week and featured the category “Let’s Rap Kids!” which had the contestants guess the artist from the provided lyrics.
Among the songs Trebek was tasked with rapping were “Famous” by Kanye West, “Started From the Bottom” by Drake, “6 Foot 7 Foot” by Lil Wayne and Desiigner’s 2016 hit “Panda.”
“I was just getting into this rap thing,” Trebek said at the end of the round. “I’m not too good at it, but I was getting into it.”
This is not the first time Trebek has rapped on the show. He previously recited the lyrics to the Drake and Future collaboration “Jumpman” in a 2016 episode.
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