M'sian rapper Namewee loses 2026 New Year song sponsor, looking for another sponsor

Malaysian rapper Namewee announced on Facebook that he has lost the sponsor for his New Year song.

He said the song was meant for the Year of the Horse in 2026.

Namewee, 42, made the Facebook announcement on Nov. 17, adding that all his work scheduled till the end of 2026 have also been cancelled.

This was following the investigation into Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh's death.

Asking for work

In his post, he also publicly sought sponsors for his New Year song, which has already been written.

Namewee said he would refund half the amount if the music video does not reach 10 million views before Chinese New Year.

He also promised a full refund if he "got into trouble" again before Chinese New Year.

Namewee added that anyone with behind-the-scenes work to do can contact him and the fee is negotiable.

In his post, he also offered his services, saying that he could fry chicken cutlets, fry rice, cook curry, wash pots, and even install iron bars on windows.

He said he was willing to learn anything he did not know, as long as he could earn some income.

Background

This revelation came after Namewee was released on bail on Nov. 13, nine days after he was taken into remand.

The rapper whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, previously turned himself in to the police.

He was being investigated in relation to Hsieh's death, which was reclassified as murder from sudden death.

In his most recent Nov. 17 Facebook post, Namewee said the case is still under review with the report yet to be released.

He added that it will take several months to get a result.

Namewee remains out on bail till Nov. 26.

Top photos via Namewee's Facebook, Iris Hsieh's Facebook