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Erling Haaland's Rap Past Resurfaces Online Amid World Cup Stardom
Norwegian football star Erling Haaland, known for his World Cup heroics, previously recorded a rap song with teammates in 2016. The track resurfaced online after his recent World Cup success, sparking fan excitement and calls to play it at future matches.
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What happened
- 01Erling Haaland recorded a rap song in 2016 with Norway U17 teammates under the name Flow Kingz.
- 02The song 'Kygo Jo' gained 21 million YouTube views and recently went viral again after Haaland's World Cup performance.
- 03Norwegian DJ Kygo released a remix, increasing the song's popularity on Spotify.
- 04Fans want the song played at stadiums if Norway beats England in the World Cup quarterfinal.
- 05Haaland scored twice in Norway's historic 2-1 win over Brazil, leading them to their first World Cup quarterfinal.
- 06Haaland is a top contender for the Golden Boot alongside Messi, Mbappe, and Kane.
Haaland continues to lead Norway in the tournament as they prepare to face England.
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