Denzel Curry Stakes Claim As the ‘First Rapper Played in Space’: ‘Even Aliens F**k With My S**t!'
By Caleb Catlin
Published on April 7, 2026.
NASA has revealed that rapper Denzel Curry is the first rapper to perform in space, with his song "Tokyo Drifting" being played as a wake-up song for the astronauts returning to Earth. This follows a similar occurrence in 2012 when will.i.am premiered his song “Reach for The Stars” from Mars, marking the first time a song has ever been played from another planet. Other notable performances include a solo solo from violinist Sarah Gillis from Star Wars: The Force Awakens raising funds for her music education nonprofit, El Sistema USA.
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