King Harris, a 19-year-old, and the son of TI and Tiny Harris, has found himself in the spotlight due to a viral video where he offered money to a homeless man to take on the spicy chip challenge.
T.I.’s son King Harris gets homeless man to do “One Chip Challenge” with no water for $50https://t.co/52WCdDsvQr pic.twitter.com/OPtjGqOZvm
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On Friday, September 8, the teenager decided to partake in the well-known “One Chip Challenge.” In this challenge, participants try a fiery chip from the Paqui brand and test their resolve by refraining from drinking water.
In the video, Harris can be seen handing a spicy chip to a homeless individual outside a liquor store. As the video unfolded, he encouraged the man to consume the chip and endure “five minutes” without taking a sip of water. Harris said, “You’ll get $50 if you last five minutes,” as he handed over the chip.
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The homeless man showed remarkable restraint but eventually succumbed to the temptation to drink water. Although he didn’t claim the $50 prize, Harris mentioned that he still gave him $20 for his effort, as reported by atlantablackstar.com. “I gave him $20, just so you all know we’re not heartless,” he stated. “He lost, though! He lost, but I still gave him the – you know what I’m saying? I gave him the $20.”
Fans Express Disapproval of King Harris’s Actions
While Harris appeared to find the challenge amusing, it didn’t sit well with the online community. One user expressed, “Every time I see something about him, it’s either him trying to act tough, begging for features like he’s entitled, or showing disrespect.” Another person remarked, “You’d think his parents didn’t raise him properly. There’s always that one sibling who goes off the deep end, though.”
Every time I see something about his ug|y ass it’s either him acting like he gangsta, entitled asf begging for features, or being disrespectful. https://t.co/Tb8OQ1KKFv
— Olai✨ (@GiftedPurpose1) September 9, 2023
Just one day before Harris undertook this challenge, NBC News reported that Paqui was recalling the spicy chips from store shelves due to a mother’s claim that her son had died after participating in the challenge. Despite being raised in a successful household with two accomplished parents, Harris has faced public criticism for his unruly behavior in recent years.
T.I.’s son King Harris gets homeless man to do “One Chip Challenge” with no water for $50https://t.co/52WCdDsvQr pic.twitter.com/OPtjGqOZvm
— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) September 9, 2023
Many people on social media said he was trying to act like someone he’s not, like pretending to be a tough guy after they saw a video of him arguing with a worker at Waffle House.
T.I.’s son King Harris gets homeless man to do “One Chip Challenge” with no water for $50https://t.co/52WCdDsvQr pic.twitter.com/OPtjGqOZvm
— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) September 9, 2023
Additionally, reports circulated that the musician had been arrested in the preceding September, although the exact cause for his arrest remained undisclosed. Showing resilience in the face of criticism stemming from the “One Chip Challenge,” Harris proceeded to upload another video, this time featuring him selling merchandise in the parking lot of his father’s establishment, known as The Trap Museum. It’s essential to highlight that the perspectives expressed in this article originate from various individuals and organizations on the Internet.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA: King Harris, the 19-year-old son of TI and Tiny Harris, has recently captured attention with a viral video showing him offering money to a homeless man to partake in a spicy chip challenge.
On Friday, September 8, the teenager decided to take on the renowned “One Chip Challenge,” which involves trying a fiery chip from the Paqui brand and testing one’s endurance in resisting the urge to drink water.
Harris Tempts Homeless Man with Spicy Chip Challenge
In the video, Harris can be observed presenting a spicy chip to a homeless individual outside a liquor store. As the video unfolds, he encourages the man to consume the chip and withstand “five minutes” without reaching for water. Handing over the chip, the young man declares, “You’ll earn $50 if you endure for five minutes.
The homeless man valiantly resists the temptation to drink water but eventually succumbs. Although he didn’t claim the $50 prize, Harris mentioned that he still rewarded him with $20 for his effort, as reported by atlantablackstar.com. He stated, “I gave him $20, just so y’all know, we ain’t doing that one. He lost though! He lost though, still gave ’em the – you know what I’m sayin’. I gave him the $20.”
King Harris Faces Criticism from Disapproving Fans
While Harris seemed to find the challenge amusing, it didn’t sit well with the online community. One user expressed, “Every time I see something about him it’s either him acting tough, demanding features like he’s entitled, or being disrespectful.” Another commented, “You’d think his parents didn’t raise him properly. There’s always that one sibling who goes off the deep end though.”
A day before Harris took on this challenge, NBC News reported that Paqui was recalling the spicy chips from store shelves due to a mother’s claim that her son had died after participating in the challenge. Harris has faced public scrutiny for his unruly behavior in recent years, even though he was raised in a household with two successful parents.
Many social media users have accused him of posting an image that is at odds with his true nature, including trying to portray a “thug” personality, notably in a video with a Waffle House employee after a dispute. Furthermore, reports surfaced about the musician’s arrest in September of the previous year, although the cause remained undisclosed. Harris, as usual, displayed indifference to the negative feedback stemming from the “One Chip Challenge.” Following this, he went on to share a distinct video, this time featuring himself selling merchandise in the parking lot of his father’s establishment, recognized as The Trap Museum. Please be aware that this article contains information sourced from individuals and organizations on the internet.