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Created in 2018, Mic Drop is the brainchild of CBC Montreal journalist Shari Okeke, who wanted to provide a safe space for teens to talk about what's on their minds– without any adult interruptions.
After Mic Drop aired, she connected with Gerry, a.k.a. Kamino, an aspiring rapper and musician who also appeared on the show. Gerry wrote a song, called Drop the Mic, based on Raven's story.
His three-word response? “Keeps me young.” That mic-drop reply exploded across platforms, sparking memes, reactions, and praise for the Suns star’s ability to turn an insult into internet gold.
The song that Aoki refers to, “MIC Drop,” was originally released in September 2017 as a B-side on Love Yourself: Her. Aoki’s edit landed two months later in November as the second single ...