In this long-awaited episode, host Paul Altman Jr sits down with the master of viral parody and creative reinvention himself—Dean Morrow Jr., globally known as Michael Trapson, the Trap Version of MJ! Known for trailblazing the internet with his iconic "What if Michael Jackson made trap music" concept (sparked viral hits like "Peter Pan" and "Billie Jean and I Dab"), Trapson has spent over a decade carving out a completely unique lane in entertainment as a musician, filmmaker, and a dedicated fan. Originally starting as a rapper under the name "OG Cano", Morrow got the idea of Jackson being a trap artist from his younger cousin, and ran with it, eventually resulting in "Billie Jean and I Dab", which quickly went viral, and amassed nearly five million views. Morrow reimagines Jackson in many parody and comedy videos as a modern-day Trap rapper/singer, complete with gratuitous Auto-Tune, stereotypically repetitive lyrics, smoking weed and drinking lean, carrying guns, and videos featuring half-naked women twerking and dancing in the club. Despite how many see it, Trapson's parodies are very respectful of Jackson and his work, and goes the distance to make sure the the songs, videos, and events in Jackson's life are depicted accurately, while still utilizing artistic license for humor's sake, ranging from his rumored beef with Prince, to Captain EO. Despite being more known for parodying Michael Jackson, he's also done parodies of Prince as well. Trapson's has done parodies of Jackson being inserted various films, TV shows, and even games, including Friday, Candyman, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Grand Theft Auto. Morrow still works as a Tribute Artist to this day with his group "Glowtown Live". In this deep dive, Paul and Trapson cover: The Origin Story: How a bold viral concept blossomed into a multi-year creative journey and a thriving digital career. Paying Tribute to Legends: Reflecting on the legacy of the King of Pop, honoring musical icons like Tito Jackson, and keeping classic pop culture history alive for a new generation. Creative Evolution: Diving into his filmmaking projects, visual storytelling, indie production, and the massive undertaking behind ambitious works like Trapson EO. Navigating Content Creation: Staying resilient, maintaining a unique artistic vision, and thriving in the ever-changing digital landscape.
