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Fox News anchor Bret Baier attracted widespread attention over the weekend after a video surfaced of him rapping and dancing to the Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight.”

The performance, captured at a private event, quickly went viral across social media platforms on Saturday.

In the clip, Baier is seen wearing a light-colored button-down shirt and khaki pants as he takes the stage to perform the iconic 1979 track.

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Originally credited with helping bring hip-hop into the mainstream, “Rapper’s Delight” has remained a cultural staple for decades.

Baier’s energetic rendition, complete with improvised lyrics referencing his Fox News program, drew cheers from the audience.

During the performance, Baier inserted a promotional line into the classic lyrics, rapping, “Fox News Channel, you should watch 6 pm, Special Report. It’s really good, very fair, very balanced, very fair.”

.@BretBaier should open every show like this ️ pic.twitter.com/R2s99kdr09

— Danny De Urbina (@dannydeurbina) June 7, 2025

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The video was widely shared across platforms, including X and Instagram, with users weighing in on the unexpected moment.

Online response to the performance was largely positive, with many praising the anchor’s willingness to step out of his usual role behind the news desk.

Several Fox News personalities also commented on the performance, expressing support and amusement.

@BretBaier renaissance man! https://t.co/CnKubbruRw

— Brit Hume (@brithume) June 7, 2025

I love this @BretBaier – I need you to teach Ben your ways. https://t.co/5JtA5DMPQl

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) June 7, 2025

Some noted that Baier’s ability to poke fun at himself was a refreshing departure from the typical tone associated with network anchors.

Totally disagree. This is funny and relatable. Good look for @BretBaier https://t.co/mSBxvnonhc

— Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) June 7, 2025

Baier’s participation in the event was not entirely without precedent.

He previously appeared alongside members of the Sugarhill Gang during a performance of the same song at a Fox News holiday event in New York City.

On that occasion, Baier was dressed in a Christmas-themed suit featuring a tree pattern.

The most recent performance added to Baier’s reputation for engaging with both his audience and his colleagues beyond his nightly broadcast.

Special Report, which airs weeknights at 6:00 p.m. ET, has been a longtime staple of Fox News’ evening programming and is known for its focus on political reporting and analysis.

The video was circulated widely by political commentators, news outlets, and viewers who remarked on the light-hearted moment amid what has otherwise been a politically intense news cycle.

As of Sunday evening, the original video had been viewed hundreds of thousands of times, with clips reposted by numerous verified accounts.

Neither Baier nor Fox News issued a formal comment on the performance, but the anchor has previously acknowledged similar moments on-air with a humorous tone.

Baier has anchored Special Report since 2009 and has conducted numerous high-profile interviews with lawmakers, presidential candidates, and administration officials.

In addition to his broadcast work, Baier has authored multiple books on U.S. history and politics.

While it remains unclear whether Baier’s musical performance will become a recurring tradition, the viral moment added a dose of levity to his otherwise serious role at the network and generated wide engagement from both fans and critics across the political spectrum.

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