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Lil Uzi Vert Eats Nasty Giant Cockroach in Thailand

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Lil Uzi Vert‘s recent trip to Thailand has stirred up quite a bit of controversy, as the rapper recently shared a video of themselves eating a fried cockroach while in the country for the 2023 Thailand festival. In the video, Uzi can be seen skewering the insect before putting it entirely in their mouth, attempting to chew on the bug. However, the video ends with Uzi appearing to gag, leaving it unclear whether they were able to swallow the cockroach.

The has caused a stir on social media, with some fans praising Uzi's adventurous palate, while others have criticized the rapper for potentially promoting unethical and unsanitary food practices. The consumption of insects is in some parts of the world and is even promoted as a sustainable food source due to their high nutritional value and low environmental impact. However, it is not without risks, as insects can carry harmful bacteria and parasites if not prepared and cooked properly.

The controversy surrounding Uzi's insect-eating video is just the latest in a series of headline-grabbing moments for the rapper. Uzi recently made waves on social media for their upside-down cross tongue tattoo, which came just weeks after facing backlash for satanic lyrics. The rapper also recently got a full-face tattoo, adding to their already extensive collection of body art.

Despite the backlash, Uzi is set to perform at the 2023 Rolling Loud Thailand festival, along with headliners , , and , as well as a lineup of other notable hip-hop artists. The festival is set to take place in Pattaya City and is expected to draw a large crowd of fans from across the region.

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Written by: Heathcliff Spencer Peters

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