A viral video shows Leo DiCaprio turning Kendall Roy with birthday rap performance

Leonardo DiCaprio's surprise rap performance at his 49th birthday party drew parallels to Kendall Roy's "L to the OG" moment from Succession, with a similar willingness to embrace the unexpected and the unconventional.

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The Killers of the Flower Moon star decided to drop some lyrical bombs at his 49th birthday bash last weekend, making him the unexpected rap sensation of the night.

• In a move as bold as the tragic scion of Waystar-Royco "L to the OG" sequence, Leo grabbed the mic, proving that even Hollywood royalty can spit bars with the best of them.

They got Leonardo DiCaprio rapping to Gang Starr's DWYCK featuring Nice-N-Smooth at his birthday party pic.twitter.com/8X1MtI3KHO

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) November 14, 2023

• In a setting filled with A-list celebrities, DiCaprio, like the “eldest” Roy boy, demonstrated an unexpected talent for rap, choosing the classic track "DWYCK" to show off his game. 

Media: Leonardo DiCaprio blasted for cringe rap performance.

US when we learn he actually performed “DWYCK”: pic.twitter.com/tMC7OeOhrF

— Stephen (@nipsey) November 14, 2023

Decked out in a casual black shirt and jeans ensemble, the Oscar-winner threw himself into the rap game, jumping around with the enthusiasm of someone who just discovered their hidden talent. And all this went down in front of rap legends like Snoop Dogg and Jay Z. 

Just as Kendall's rap at the Waystar-Royco gala was met with a mix of reactions, from pure glee to second-hand embarrassment, DiCaprio's performance elicited varied responses. 

Some fans defended Leo's birthday antics, arguing that he should be allowed to have fun on his special day. Others couldn't bring themselves to hit the sound button, dubbing it 'cringe.' At the very least, Leo didn't don a custom birthday jersey like Kendal.

The so-bad-it's-good taste to his rap debut is undeniable, making us wonder if Leo is secretly Kendall's spirit animal. After all, both seem to find solace in the rhythm and rhymes, no matter how cringeworthy the audience might find it.

L to the EO? https://t.co/i97sgipEdx

— todd bonzalez (@doinkpatrol) November 14, 2023

Ultimately, just like "L to the OG" became a transcendent and unforgettable moment in the Succession series, DiCaprio's rap at his birthday party will likely be remembered as an unexpected highlight of the evening.