Mark Zuckerberg records 'romantic' cover of rap hit Get Low for wife
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has recorded his own version of rap track Get Low alongside US star T-Pain, in tribute to his wife Priscilla Chan for their "dating anniversary". Zuckerberg sings with the help of Auto-Tune on an acoustic guitar reworking of the filthy floor-filler, which was originally a hit for Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz in 2003.
Zuckerberg's Musical Tribute
"Get Low was playing when I first met Priscilla at a college party, so every year we listen to it on our dating anniversary," the Meta boss explained on his own platform Instagram. Zuckerberg, 40, perhaps ironically described the track as a "lyrical masterpiece", and has released his rendition under the name Z-Pain. In response, Chan described the gesture as "so romantic", adding: "Can’t get quite as low anymore but more in love and grateful for that love than ever."
Zuckerberg's post included photographs of himself and T-Pain working on the song in a recording studio. The singer-songwriter and producer, real name Faheem Najm, noted on his own social media how "Z-Pain has arrived". Zuckerberg leads the vocals on the uncensored take on the hip-hop tune, with his collaborator offering ad-libs, backing vocals and a verse.
Elaborate Gestures of Affection
The billionaire businessman's version comes three months after Lil Jon gave a surprise performance of his song at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to mark Kamala Harris becoming the party’s presidential nominee. Zuckerberg has a history of elaborate displays of affection for his other half. In August, he unveiled a bizarre statue of Chan, apparently made of oxidized green copper and steel, by artist Daniel Arsham. "Bringing back the Roman tradition of making sculptures of your wife," he wrote at the time.
The singer was criticized after her set suffered technical problems and drew a small crowd. Music fans still have a chance to purchase standard tickets which go on sale at 09:00 GMT on Sunday. The European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law. Tickets go on sale this week, so here are some tips to maximize your chances of securing entry. The band is from Cinderford in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.
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