Looks like King Harris is seemingly addressing the backlash he received for offering a homeless man $50 to take on the recently banned “one chip challenge.”
As we previously reported, fans noticed a disturbing video that posted on social media Friday (September 8) where King Harris was seen offering a man on the street $50 to do the “one chip challenge” outside a local convenience store. In the clip, Harris was heard offering the man money and also told him that he couldn’t drink any water for 5 minutes in order to receive the money. The man ultimately only lasted about four minutes but Harris still have him the money that he promised.
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Now in a new Instagram post that was shared Monday on King Harris’ account the rapper shed some light on the incident. After posting a few photos to his gram Harris shared a caption that read: “Out of all the times the internet tried tear me down…I held my spot down head up through it all and came out smiling on top. Shout out to my REAL supporters and fans for never switching up on me.”
As we previously reported, Texas-based chipmaker Paqui, a subsidiary of The Hershey Company, recently announced the removal of its fiery ‘One Chip Challenge’ from shelves following the death of a 14-year-old Massachusetts teen, Harris Wolobah. The cause of Wolobah’s death remains under investigation, with an autopsy pending, but his family has attributed it to the chip challenge.
Paqui’s ‘One Chip Challenge’ has gained notoriety on social media as participants attempt to endure the intense heat without drinking or eating anything for as long as possible after consuming the fiery tortilla chip. The product is packaged in a sealed foil pouch within a coffin-shaped cardboard box and is emblazoned with warnings that it is intended for adults and should be kept out of children’s reach.
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In a statement from the company, Paqui expressed sorrow over Wolobah’s death and cited an increase in teenagers and others disregarding the warnings. The company is working with retailers to remove the product from store shelves. They emphasize their strict adherence to food safety standards.
Worcester police reported responding to a call at Wolobah’s residence on Aug. 31, where they found him unresponsive and not breathing. Despite being transported to a hospital, he was pronounced dead. Friends and family of Wolobah contend that the chip led to his death, prompting calls for a ban on the product.
Paqui has issued a statement reiterating that the ‘One Chip Challenge’ is exclusively intended for adults and prominently labeled to deter children, those sensitive to spicy foods, individuals with food allergies, underlying health conditions, or who are pregnant from attempting it.
