Chance The Rapper Will Prank Celebs And Explode Things As New Punk'd Host

Chance the Rapper is only 26, although he's already led so several lives. He's won three Grammys. He's gotten wedded and had two kids. He's been a werewolf in a movie. However in April, he'll put on however another hat (in addition to his trademark 3 cap) — Chance will host the iconic prank show Punk'd as soon as it returns by way of the MTV Studios, only accessible on Quibi's active video platform.


"Punk'd is one of MTV's most iconic franchises," Chance mentioned in a statement. "I grew up watching this show and it's surreal to be in the driver's seat this time around on Quibi."


"No one is safe," he added on social media, in all caps.


Chance's Punk'd is set to continue on in the mischievous spirit of the Ashton Kutcher-led original, with the rapper at the helm for more hoaxes played on a whole new class of celebs to be revealed later on — and it's all captured on concealed cameras. One early teaser shows Megan Thee Stallion having a particularly harrowing run-in with a gorilla. Because the clip he teased on social media reveals — full of explosions, controlled vehicle wrecks, and thus much glee — that's just the beginning.


Punk'd launched in 2003, guided by Kutcher's devilish masterminding, as a platform to play practical jokes on unsuspecting A-list celebrities by putting them in hilarious and often over-the-top scenarios. In its earliest episode, as one of its most prominent gags, Kutcher hires a crew — led by Dax Shepherd — to pretend to be government agents repossessing Justin Timberlake's valuables (including his dogs).


According to a press release, Quibi (short for "quick bite") is "the first entertainment platform designed specifically for your phone." Quibi is set to feature original content from Hollywood stars, all designed for active viewing, with new episodes delivered in 10 minutes or far less. It launches on April 6.


Get excited by Chance's new Punk'd teaser above.