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“Casper” is an ode to Takeoff’s Rolls Royce Wraith, an extremely-expensive car that was gifted to him by his record label’s co-founder, Pierre Thomas. In the track, Takeoff brags of his proficiency in attracting women due to the strength of his vehicle. Consequently, he advises other males to be on the lookout for him potentially picking up their date.
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The Rolls Royce Wraith gifted to Takeoff by Quality Control (Takeoff’s label), not only appears in the lyrics of the song but it also appears in the song’s music video. The luxury car in question was given to him in honor of his 24th birthday as a birthday present. Takeoff turned 24 on June 18, 2018.
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At first Takeoff appears not to know exactly what is going on. However, when he realizes what is unfolding before his eyes, joy overtakes him. The video was first posted on Pierre’s Instagram account.
Facts about “Casper”
- “Casper” is a self-penned song. However, its production was handled by record producers Nonstop Da Hitman and Cassius Jay.
- The track was dropped on November 2, 2018. It is the eighth track on Takeoff’s debut studio album The Last Rocket.
