If you have ever watched Making the Band during the earlier aughts, you might know Dylan John, the Brooklyn emcee who spent as much time clashing with Diddy as he did with the mic. Fast forward to today, and Dylan is again making headlines, except this time not with bars. This time, it’s for a real-life run-in with fans doing a double take and even cracking a few nervous laughs.
As TMZ Hip Hop details, who was once a leading and messy player in the hit MTV reality series was arrested in North Carolina after a loud and physical dispute that seemed jarringly ripped from the pages of one of Dave Chappelle’s all-time best skits.
The incident occurred in Wake County, North Carolina, according to an arrest warrant from the Apex Police Department. Dylan is accused of slapping a man, Paul Joseph Galullo, according to police, not once but twice in the face. It’s a fight with fans immediately flashing back to the classic Chappelle’s Show sketch in which the comedian impersonates Dylan in one of the most exaggeratedly funny skits of the show’s run.
For context, Chappelle’s spoof of Making the Band cemented Dylan’s place in pop culture with the infamous phrase: “I spit hot fire!” The skit spoofed Dylan’s temper, chaotic behavior, and outsized ego, and now, life appears to emulate art most strangely.
The reported face-slapping feud also adds an out-of-left-field twist to Dylan’s already wild legacy in hip-hop circles. This post originally appeared on Who What WearBack in the day. One of the biggest breakout stars of Making the Band was Dylan, better known for her unpredictability and controversial nature. He got into fights with Diddy, walked out of meetings, and darn near invented the gold standard for reality TV mutiny. But for better or worse, he also had undeniable talent, making him maddening and addictive to watch.
After years outside the spotlight, the rapper has also put himself back in it, but likely not in the way he envisioned. There is no word yet on what led to the altercation. Still, the moment has rocked the internet, with social media users pouring clips of the ancient Chappelle skit and asking whether Dylan’s simply acting out the parody in real life.
And whether this is simply a one-off snafu or a sign of more drama to come, one thing is sure: Dylan remains unpredictable. He’s still getting people talking, for better or worse, just like in the MTV days.
Dylan and his reps haven’t made any official statement yet, although fans and critics are paying attention. When it comes to Dylan, you never know what might come next except that you can bet, but it’ll be fire.
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