We knew J.K. Rowling was about that life when she clapped back at a bunch of hating racists on behalf of Black Hermione, but on Tuesday night, the young wizard that made her a household name was officially chained by the Twitterverse when he underwent a hip hop makeover. It all started when Comedy Central’s @Midnight with Chris Hardwick issued this call to action.
Pass the gillyweed, tonight we're playing #HipHopHarryPotter. Check out the examples and play along. pic.twitter.com/bAaI57yBDx
— @midnight (@midnight) January 11, 2017
#HipHopHarryPotter was born and the hilarity ensued.
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Drop top
Dobby got rid of his sock sock#HipHopHarryPotter @midnight— Memo (@getheMemo) January 11, 2017
We learned so much about the young wizard. Who knew that he and Migos had so much in common?
My witch is bad and bougie cooking up potions with an uzi #HipHopHarryPotter pic.twitter.com/qAScPpf82m
— . (@najmaaay) January 11, 2017
Harry has some distinct preferences.
I ain't got no type… Bad Witches is the only thing that I like! #HipHopHarryPotter pic.twitter.com/X5wVQr8Gq7
— #ShadyRomanSisWife • (@ItsASheThIngTV) January 11, 2017
Standards are important.
My anaconda don’t want none if you can’t speak parseltongue @midnight #HipHopHarryPotter
— Cameron (@castielspizza_) January 11, 2017
Isn't that right, Yeezy?
Now I ain't saying she a death eater
But she ain't messing with no broke wizard #HipHopHarryPotter— ⚡️Miles Morales⚡️ (@SuperKingLime) January 11, 2017
Potter remains unbothered.
#HipHopHarryPotter 99 Problems But A Snitch Ain't One
— young forever (@TheBlueIvyPark) January 11, 2017
Cause y'all know he started from the bottom.
"Started from the Longbottom now we're here"#HipHopHarryPotter@midnight
— Fedora the Explorer (@ColinS_92) January 11, 2017
"It was all a dream, I read that Daily Prophet magazine. On Hogwarts Express train eating jelly beans." #HipHopHarryPotter pic.twitter.com/1kyMl4vaX2
— Remo (@RemoHartnet) January 11, 2017
We knew it wouldn't be long before he graduated to rich people problems.
Mo' Muggles Mo' Problems #HipHopHarryPotter @midnight
— Eric W. Peterson (@Eric_W_Peterson) January 11, 2017
And joined the ranks of the greatest hip-hop philosopher.
I see no changes just Slytherin faces, misplace my hate makes disgrace to mages #HipHopHarryPotter #ObamaFarewell
— Rhett (@SeekAllWays) January 11, 2017
Rep your set, Harry.
Straight Outta Hogwarts #HipHopHarryPotter pic.twitter.com/2V011k9j9U
— JillyBean (@JillVerHey) January 11, 2017
The moral of the story? Twitter stays ready.
