IKEA Trap Boy

 Rapper Shoots Music Video in IKEA: Genius or Just Plain Wild?!

What's up, everyone! So, picture this: you're just trying to find that perfect Kallax shelf, minding your own business in IKEA, and then BAM! You run into a full-blown music video shoot. Sounds like something out of a fever dream, right? Well, apparently, for rapper Trapboy JT, it was just another Friday.

I recently dove deep into this bonkers story that first broke on TMZ, and let me tell you, it's a ride. Trapboy JT, a Long Beach, California artist, decided to shoot his new music video for "Out the Matrix" inside an IKEA store. And the kicker? He seemingly didn't ask for permission. My first thought was, "Is this dude an Andrew Tate fan, trying to escape the matrix in flat-pack furniture?" Seriously, the audacity!

The IKEA Heist: How Did They Pull This Off?!

According to the reports, Trapboy JT and his crew spent about 45 minutes in the Carson, California IKEA. Forty-five minutes! I'm shocked they didn't get the boot immediately. They were apparently using all of IKEA's wide array of kitchen appliances and living room setups as backdrops, dancing around like they owned the place. Can you imagine the confused stares from employees and other shoppers? I bet there were some seriously bewildered looks over by the Swedish meatballs.

The crew even admitted it was tougher than they thought. They got separated in IKEA's infamous maze-like layout, and get this – they even left the camera in the car at one point! You'd think for a "daring visual," you'd have your equipment on lock. But hey, it made for a great story, right?

Pizza, Hot Dogs, and a Music Video

So, did they just come in, shoot, and run? Not entirely. Trapboy JT claims they bought hot dogs and pizza from the cafeteria. See? At least they contributed something to the IKEA economy! Though, I'm pretty sure a couple of hot dogs don't cover the "tens of thousands of dollars worth of services" they basically stole by using the store as a free set. If you're an IKEA employee who had to clean up after this "Trapboy," hit me up in the comments! We might need to connect.

This whole thing makes me wonder about the line between clever guerrilla filmmaking and just plain disrespect. Is it genius for saving money and getting attention, or just a headache for the folks trying to keep the store running? Honestly, if you're gonna shoot a video somewhere, maybe pick an unpopular mall. At least there, people might be happy to see some life (and potential customers!) walk through the doors.

What do you guys think? Is this the ultimate hustle, or did Trapboy JT take it too far? Let me know in the comments!

In the meantime, if you're curious to see the video that caused all this ruckus, check out Trapboy JT's "Out the Matrix" here: