Hip hop artist Wyclef Jean was hired to perform at the the Range Rover Leadership Summit, a one-day event attended by higher-ups from Jaguar Land Rover North America.
But when he engaged with the major auto company's President and CEO Joe Eberhardt in a spontaneous stunt on the dance floor during an after party, things went south.
Someone took "let the bodies hit the floor" too literally.
Range Rover hired Wyclef Jean to play a corporate event and he accidentally dropped the CEO on his head https://t.co/V2XnzyDGDP pic.twitter.com/600zf3FdFY
— Stereogum (@stereogum) November 16, 2021
According to TMZ who broke the story, the revelry that followed an evening of speeches and product announcements at the Academy of Motion Pictures included a dance party and a performance by the rapper at the Edition Hotel in West Hollywood.
Unfortunately, the party also included Eberhardt's unexpected face-plant after he was hoisted onto the shoulders of the three-time Grammy award winner.
You can watch the tumble in the video, below.
Wyclef Jean really dropped the CEO of Land Rover on his head at an afterparty last night 😭💀 pic.twitter.com/YOF00oeosP
— Daily Hip Hop Outlet (@DailyRapOutlet) November 16, 2021
Eberhardt was sitting on top of Jean's shoulders and spun around under a canopy of mirror balls.
At first, the CEO seemed to be enjoying his jolly good hero perch atop the musician, but the moment was short-lived when the two tumbled to the floor, face first.
Bruh was getting straight up star fished by Wyclef Jean at a party pic.twitter.com/9riUj0jukl
— Danny Colwell (@dannyinblue) November 17, 2021
Eberhardt appeared disconcerted as Jean helped him up onto his feet as a concerned party-goer was heard asking the shaken CEO, "are you okay?"
The viral video ended with him being tended to.
Meanwhile, social media users collectively winced at the unfortunate topple.
One man down. for real bro… you guys are too old for this
— DIOKPA. (@h_oligbo) November 17, 2021
He had no business letting that man put his nuts on his neck like that to begin with
— J (@MulhollandL0ver) November 17, 2021
Reverse electric chair finisher. 3-count. Ring the bell. Match is over.
— His Grace, The Duke of Ankh, CDR Sir Samuel Vimes (@BklynMichael42) November 17, 2021
#wyclef doesn't just do a simple “mic drop", like the amateurs. His christmas party package is including no less but a “CEO drop". 😄
— Singo (@tommy_singo) November 17, 2021
Me at the bar , watching this happen pic.twitter.com/NME6k5Nbpt
— DomTaj (@dom_taj) November 17, 2021
Users familiar with the work of the former Fugees member made a reference to a popular duet he sang with Mary J. Blige in 2000.
SOMEONE PLEASE CALL 911
— RICHIE REY (@richieREY_) November 16, 2021
Somebodyyyy call 📱 911…
Clef remix video: cause dis man has been dropped down 🎼 🎵 pic.twitter.com/MwaFrOZEwD
— 🌿🌱Steve🎍🌴 (@steve_cannon001) November 17, 2021
Others were confounded by a mystery.
How did he even get up there? Did he ask? Did Wyclef offer?
— Crazy Tail Self 🌊🇧🇸 (@DJZell_) November 16, 2021
Why the hell was he up there 👆🏾, first of all? pic.twitter.com/Osk2Gfkzc3
— Angel Durant (@aangelwitwings) November 16, 2021
I just wanna know how he even got up there
— Cake Lady (@got_cake) November 17, 2021
Why the hell was this even happening? 😭
— Adorable McMuffin 🐼 (@iCandyy__Mandie) November 17, 2021
Why the hurry to yank a concussion victim to his feet?
— Toast (@gyost09) November 17, 2021
Eberhardt reportedly left the party early and sustained unspecified minor injuries as TMZ noted Jean "looked embarrassed by the whole thing."
The party continued on without further incident, according to the media outlet.
