Rockstar Riley, the Waffle House employee who went viral for rapping about his job, says he has been fired. In a social media post, Riley announced his termination and appealed to his followers for support.
The rapper gained widespread attention earlier this year when a video of him performing an original rap inside a Waffle House location was shared online. The clip showed him celebrating his work and the restaurant's famous syrup, earning him a wave of positive reactions and media coverage.
Riley did not specify the reason for his dismissal, but he hinted that it might be related to the viral fame. He has since launched a crowdfunding campaign to help him through the transition, asking fans to contribute if they can.
Waffle House has not publicly commented on the situation. As of now, Riley's future plans are unclear, but he remains optimistic about his music career.