American rapper Cardi B has praised Kenyan TikTok creator Khesir Johnson after his energetic lip-sync video to her song ‘Check Please’ went viral online.
Khesir, a content creator from Kericho, is known for making expressive and humorous videos in front of banana plantations.
His unique style has helped him build a growing audience on TikTok, where many fans enjoy his dramatic facial expressions and high-energy performances.
In the video that caught Cardi B’s attention, Khesir lip-synced to ‘Check Please’ while surrounded by green banana trees. The song was released in September 2025 as part of Cardi B’s album ‘Am I the Drama?’
The performance attracted thousands of reactions before Cardi B herself joined the conversation. The rapper commented on the video from her verified account, writing, “Period uncle.”
The short message quickly became a major talking point among Kenyan fans, with the comment receiving hundreds of likes.
Khesir responded with excitement, thanking the American star for recognising his performance.
“Ooh, thank you so much, our queen, for such appreciation. I love your music and style. God bless you, girl,” he wrote.
The exchange sparked a wave of excitement across Kenyan social media. Fans joked that Khesir had officially become famous and could no longer be reached like an ordinary person.
Others praised his journey from filming videos in a rural banana plantation to attracting the attention of an international music star.
Some of the popular reactions included, “Huyu ashatoka block,” meaning that Khesir had finally left the struggle behind.
Another fan joked, “Uncle is finally famous, don’t talk to us.” Others encouraged him to save Cardi B’s comment and add it to his CV.
The moment also reminded many Kenyans of Cardi B’s previous interactions with Kenyan creatives and culture.
In 2021, the rapper showed excitement over Kenyan matatus decorated with graffiti portraits of her. She said that America needed buses like Kenya’s colourful matatus.
Cardi B has also reacted to Kenyan dance content, including choreography linked to her song ‘Bongos’.