In a move that has left the internet utterly bewildered, action movie star Steven Seagal released a dancehall song titled “Strut,” in which he sings in a blatantly fake Jamaican accent a while ago. The song’s lyrics are equally perplexing, featuring cringeworthy attempts at Jamaican patois and questionable references to female anatomy.
Seagal, who became a Russian citizen in 2016, has long been known for his unorthodox career choices and political affiliations. The actor, who holds a seventh-dan black belt in aikido, has been the chief instructor within the Russian Federation of this martial art since 2018. He has also been a vocal supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he has praised as “one of the greatest world leaders, if not the greatest leader alive today.”
The lyrics of “Strut” are a bizarre mix of innuendos and attempts at Jamaican slang. Lines like “Girl what you really want all night / Me want the buddy, make me feel nice” and “Baby the way you waik is so hot / Let’s have a shot of rum / Then I can make you come with me / To the ocean” are cringeworthy at best and offensive at worst.
The internet has not been kind to Seagal’s musical foray, with many questioning his motives and the wisdom of this endeavor. One commenter noted that if Seagal attempted this stunt in today’s social climate, he would likely face immediate and widespread backlash for his insensitive portrayal of Jamaican culture.
Despite his fame as an action movie star in the late 1980s and 1990s, Seagal’s recent activities have drawn criticism and raised eyebrows. His support for the Russian government and his dubious dealings with Venezuelan dictators have been seen by many as acts of treason. Now, with the release of “Strut,” Seagal has added another peculiar chapter to his already unconventional career.
As the internet continues to dissect and mock Seagal’s latest venture, one wonders what other surprises the actor might have in store for his bewildered fans and critics alike.
