It's a rap.

“Don't pull the thang out, unless you plan to bang

Bombs over Baghdad!

Yeah! Ha ha yeah!

Don't even bang unless you plan to hit something

Bombs over Baghdad!”

If you are wondering what happened to the usual lyrics that set a tone for “Snap. Shot.” it’s understandable why there might be some confusion. Maybe this is an April fool’s joke? Nope.

Last night we were honored to be in the same company of World-Renowned rap star, F.M. Kat. Now you may not be familiar with this incredible talent, but I have known him for years. In fact, there are times when we are like blood, kin, and father and son. Well...actually we are, you see, F.M. Kat is my son Jason’s rap persona.

For those readers who are wondering if Jason married Lauren, I am happy to report, “yes he did.” (She married him as well.) It was quite a ceremony, and probably the biggest surprise from the service was a reading from his sister, Amanda. (It came from the movie the “Wedding Singer” and it WILL be the subject of a future “Snap.Shot.” so I will let it lie for now.)

F.M. hit the stage around 9:45; typical of a high-profile rap artist, he let the opening act, the D.J., do his thing before he came on. I am being honest here---prior to F.M., this was a typical wedding reception. When he grabbed the mike, the place went wild. I am not a big rap lover, but somewhere, somehow, deep within his genes, this kid can sing. He did not get it from me.

How good was he? Well he sang a song he had written, and the moment he was through, the crowd started to chant, “one more song.” He had literally lit up the dance floor and it was crazy from that point on. F.M. sang his next song, “‘Bombs Over Baghdad’.” By the way, Jason is one of those guys who will go to karaoke bars and get applause. You go F.M.

The photo above was taken last year at my daughter Sophie’s kindergarten class as they prepared to create a lasting memory for Father’s Day. Just like F.M. Kat delivered last night to an adoring crowd, I stood there speechless capturing every moment of an absolutely incredible day, still wondering, “Where did his love of rap music come from?”

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