The Weeknd just skated his way into Springfield.
On Sunday night’s episode of “The Simpsons”, the Canadian singer guest-starred in dual roles as a young streetwear line owner named Orion Hughes and his movie-star father Darius Hughes.
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He's kind of big deal. The Weeknd is skating into Springfield now on @FOXTV. pic.twitter.com/VFEtsWhf2r
— The Simpsons (@TheSimpsons) March 21, 2022
Standing at their front door, Marge Simpson says she recognizes Orion as “the voice of the urban squid from the live-action ‘Finding Nemo’.”
Later in the scene, Bart tries to teach Orion how to skateboard, with some disastrous results.
Keep it real, little groms. pic.twitter.com/GTNWMtAgko
— The Simpsons (@TheSimpsons) March 21, 2022
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The episode also served as a parody of streetwear and skate culture, including Orion’s streetwear line Slipreme, a spoof of real-life brand Supreme.
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) March 19, 2022
On Twitter, the Weeknd even campaigned to have Orion become a recurring character on “The Simpsons”.
Thank you Matt !! Let’s make Orion Hughes and Bart’s friendship a re-occurring thing 😉 https://t.co/1Ej1CfjeC3
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) March 21, 2022
