Erling Haaland's hidden talent: The rap song he recorded before becoming a soccer star

Before becoming one of football's most decisive goal scorers, Erling Haaland explored a lesser-known musical passion. In 2016, at 16 years old and part of Norway's under-17 team, Haaland, alongside Erik Botheim and Erik Tobias, recorded a rap song. Performing under the artistic name "Lyng," Haaland and his friends released "Kygo Jo" with improvised choreography and lyrics referencing Norwegian DJ Kygo.

The song remained an internet curiosity for years until Haaland's 2026 World Cup appearance. Following his performance, the track resurfaced and gained traction on social media. Upon learning of the song, Kygo promised to create a remix if Haaland scored against Brazil. Norway's victory, including a goal from Haaland, prompted the producer to release "Kygo Jo (feat. Lyng) [Kygo Remix]."

This remix quickly climbed to the number one spot on Spotify Norway. The unexpected musical success led fans to marvel at Haaland's multifaceted abilities, questioning if there was anything he couldn't do, especially as his teenage joke song became his first musical hit.

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