Rapper Attends SpaceX Starship Launch Attempt in Texas
A rapper attended a SpaceX Starship launch attempt at the company's Texas site on May 21. The flight was postponed due to technical issues.
Usa TodayA rapper attended SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas on Thursday ahead of a planned Starship launch attempt. The individual wore a shirt referencing the rocket and spoke with on-site crew members before the scheduled liftoff time.
SpaceX had posted messages encouraging viewers to watch the test flight. The attempt was later called off after repeated holds. The company cited a technical issue involving a hydraulic pin on the launch tower arm.
Another launch attempt is scheduled for Friday evening at 6:30 p.m.
ET. The rapper described the occasion as historic and thanked the company founder for contributions to humanity. >"Major shout-out to Elon. Thank you for everything that you're doing for humanity." — Rapper, May 21 (USA Today) The rapper has previously expressed support for President Donald Trump at public events.
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3 events- May 21, 2026
Rapper attended SpaceX Starbase facility ahead of Starship launch attempt.
2 sourcesUSA Today · Forbes - May 21, 2026
SpaceX scrubbed launch attempt due to hydraulic pin issue.
2 sourcesUSA Today · Forbes - May 22, 2026
Next launch attempt scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET.
2 sourcesUSA Today · Forbes
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