'BB Crew' — Senior Hip-Hop Group Releases Debut Single, Sparks Online Buzz
Creatrip Team
3 months ago
A senior hip‑hop crew from Chuncheon, BB Crew (average age 75) — known online as ‘Halminem’ (a play on ‘grandma’ + Eminem) or ‘hip‑hop elders’ — released their first official single, “BB Style (Ssaksak Kimchi).” The group, part of Chuncheon Nambu Senior Welfare Center, gained about 3.5 million views on social media before debut and wrote most of the lyrics themselves, candidly addressing topics like rheumatoid arthritis, family dynamics, war, poverty, work, and personal reflections. The members say writing and performing rap helped them express long‑held feelings; the welfare center plans local performances and community programs to share their music. The release is notable for blending hip‑hop with authentic senior life stories and reaching audiences across generations.
