14 DAY TRIAL // The news that Alex Trebek, the presenter of Jeorpardy, rapped on the show an entire category, sparked off a trend on the internet. People who saw his name trending on Twitter feared he was dead. Turns out he was just blasting out mad rhymes.
The 73-year-old presenter has been with the show since 1984, but on Monday, he offered viewers and the contestants a whole new show. Reading the questions to a category named “It's a rap,” Alex could be heard citing quotes from the classics of rap.
Trebek seemed a bit hesitant at first, but quickly grew accustomed and began spitting rhymes from rap heavyweights such as Dr. Dre, Notorious B.I.G., Public Enemy and the Beastie Boys.
He earned a laughter from one of the contestants when he rapped the final question in the category.
“Yes, and I don't know why that's making you laugh so much,” Alex replied in a seemingly innocent manner. The usually calm and composed Trebek surprised everyone with his skills, prompting some to call him “the new Macklemore.”
Watch Alex Trebek rapping his questions on Jeorpardy in the video above.