Don’t Believe The Hype? Hopsin Says Made You Look On Rap Retirement

West Coast rapper Hopsin has reportedly pulled a fast one on the music industry and fans alike with a rap retirement prank.

According to a new viral clip, Hopsin simply fooled supporters about throwing in the towel as a musician.

“My name is Marcus Hopson and I’m a former Hip Hop artist. I’m about to explain the real truth behind me leaving the music industry. What you’re about to hear is probably gonna blow your mind, so brace yourself.” Following Hopsin’s introduction, both the rapper and fellow artist Jarren Benton appear in a scene inspired by the film Dumb And Dumber To. Hop then reveals that he’s not quitting rap and later informs fans to “Get ready for that Pound Syndrome,” which is scheduled to be released next year. (HHDX)

Check out Hopsin’s clip right here…

Hopsin broke the big news and alerted supporters of his decision to leave the country on Instagram earlier this month.

I just wanted to take time out to say I appreciate all of u who have supported my music over these past few years. A Lot of u have told me stories about how I have changed your life. You too have changed mine in ways that u can never imagine. Unfortunately, tonight is the night that I am actually moving away to Australia. Over the past couple years I have come to conclusion that this profession just isn't for me, so im going to venture out into new areas of life. I will always be an MC at heart, but this rap stuff just isn't for me. I hope Youguys can respect it. I've signed over my half of the funk volume label to my business partner Dame. I also wished Swizzz, Dizzy Wright and Jarren Benton good luck in their careers. Thank u all! I'm out. Sincerely, Marcus Jamal Hopson aka "Hopsin"

A photo posted by Marcus Hopson (@hopsinson) on Dec 12, 2014 at 10:18pm PST

According to reports, Hopsin had previously revealed his issues with the music industry on social media.

The Funk Volume artist has voiced his frustration with the music industry in the past, including a twitter rant where he professed “Don’t become a rapper, you will become a zombie if you do.” He also had fans panic into an intense state of worry when he tweeted about thoughts of suicide. (XXL Mag)

Last year, Hopsin poked fun at rap star Lil Wayne‘s skateboarding skills.

“My favorite one, my favorite skater rapper of all time right now who’s like, really killing it, is my n*gga Lil Wayne, you know what I’m saying? He be shredding. Psych! Nah. He’s f*cking wack. Yelawolf. Yelawolf is a skater rapper. He’s super dope. That’s probably the only one that I’ll co-sign.” (“Nardwuar”)