Singapore Police take a jab at a rap video sparked by a cheeky ad
The quick‑fire backdrop
Just when you thought Singapore’s media scene could’t get any wilder, an epaysg.com advertising campaign went live. It featured Dennis Chew playing a quartet of characters—Chinese, Malay, and Indian—with hair that turned dark to highlight his skin tone. Some called it a “brownface” moment, and the criticism didn’t sit too well.
Enter Preeti & her brother Subhas
Preeti Nair, known online as Preetipls, and her bro Subhas Nair, who’s been dropping beats since 2018, shot a snappy rap video in front of that very ad. The clip says “How come you so jealous of the colour of my skin?” and – laugh it off, it also includes a handful of profanity.
Police step in, and they’re not taking no for an answer
On July 29, the duo posted the video on Facebook and YouTube. By Tuesday, Singapore Police were aware, filed a report, and issued a stern statement: “The police will not tolerate any offensive content that causes ill will between races.”
Public reaction hit a mixed express
Meanwhile, a tweet on Mynah Magazine’s account called out the ad as a “Brownface in a Singaporean ad in 2019.” Some fans felt the ad celebrated multiculturalism, while others thought it was tasteless.
Crunch‑time statistics
- Video likes: 1,100 +
- Comments: 110
- Rap style: 2024‑style beats with an overt 2019‑ish politics punchline
- Profanity level: a few sharp stops, not a full-on rap‑core war.
Bottom line
In a world where one ad can stir a storm and a rap video can turn the tide, the police are watching the ripples. Whether the video crosses legal lines or just stretches the limits of comedy remains to be seen—but the episode has given us a neat reminder: when you mix public satire with racial imagery, the authorities may not just roll their eyes; they might raise an eyebrow and open a case file.
