HABOOB

Royals confuse reporter with references to hit song ‘Trap Queen’

Jul 29, 2015, 6:13 PM | Updated: 7:04 pm

Royals beat writer Andy McCullough noticed Kansas City’s players were making a point to use “17” and “38” in their postgame interviews Tuesday night.

As a matter of fact, they were fining one another for not doing so. At first, this was confusing to McCullough.

McCullough sought out the truth, as any good reporter would do.

Turns out, “1738” is a reference to rapper Fetty Wap’s current hit song “Trap Queen.” Fetty’s crew, the Remy Boyz, named themselves after a Remy Martin 1738 liquor, and the lyric “1738” appears at the beginning of “Trap Queen.”

The song happens to be Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain’s walk-up song.

“Why do we care?” you may ask.

Because, while you may not be the biggest of rap fans, we don’t want you caught off guard if this becomes a thing. Even McCullough’s mom was cracking “1738” references, after the fact.

Haboob

Roger Clemens...

Jesse Morrison

61-year-old Roger Clemens pitches for Savannah Bananas

Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens returned to the mound in Houston on Saturday for the Savannah Bananas.

8 days ago

Nick Gordon celebrates a home run against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning at Guaranteed ...

David Veenstra

Miami Marlins’ Nick Gordon says he doesn’t believe the moon is real

Miami Marlins utility man Nick Gordon said he doesn't believe the moon is real during a spring training interview.

9 days ago

Dylan Guenther #11 of the Arizona Coyotes warms up before the NHL game against the Boston Bruins at...

David Veenstra

Arizona Coyotes’ Dylan Guenther has water turned off after he doesn’t pay utility bill

Arizona Coyotes' Dylan Guenther and teammate Jack McBain had their water turned off this week after they did not pay their utility bill.

10 days ago

Terrion Arnold looks on...

Tyler Drake

‘He did jam me:’ Cardinals’ Jonathan Gannon goes 1-on-1 with Terrion Arnold at NFL Combine

Jonathan Gannon confirmed Terrion Arnold jammed him up during the defensive back's formal interview with the Cardinals at the NFL Combine.

17 days ago

Texas Rangers fan shows his tattoo of the Game 5 World Series box score...

Haboob Blog

Rangers fan’s tattoo of World Series box score will make Diamondbacks fans sick

A radio host will always remember the Texas Rangers' World Series win over the Diamondbacks thanks to a tattoo of the Game 5 box score.

19 days ago

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler with an emo look in a Fall Out Boy music video....

Haboob Blog

Jimmy Butler did his emo media day thing for a Fall Out Boy music video

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler went emo cowboy for a Fall Out Boy music video.

20 days ago

Royals confuse reporter with references to hit song ‘Trap Queen’