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Mumbai Taxi Driver Hangs QR Code in Cab to Promote Rapper Son’s YouTube Channel

Coverage largely rests on a passenger’s viral X post praising the father’s resourceful promotion.

Overview

  • A Mumbai rider reported finding a QR code in a black-and-yellow taxi that directed to the driver’s son’s YouTube rap channel.
  • The passenger, identified as X user Divyushii, initially thought the code was for digital payments before learning its purpose from the driver.
  • A printed note under the code introduced the son as Raj or Raj Rane and asked viewers to like, share, and subscribe to his channel.
  • National outlets including India Today, Hindustan Times, and News18 amplified the post, while Times Now said it could not independently verify all details.
  • The story has drawn widespread positive reactions online, with the original post accruing over a million views and calls to support the channel.