Claire Foy actually knows all the lyrics to 'Rapper's Delight'

And she can rap it too.
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Johnny Lieu
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Claire Foy actually knows all the lyrics to 'Rapper's Delight'
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There is a weird rumour that Emmy-winner Claire Foy, of The Crown fame, knows all the words to The Sugarhill Gang's 1979 classic "Rapper's Delight."

The fact that Foy is a fan of early rap is fun enough, but Jimmy Fallon couldn't let the actress leave her Thursday appearance on The Tonight Show without spitting out a few bars.

While deeply embarrassed about being put on the spot, Foy went ahead and yes, she nailed it.

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Johnny Lieu

Mashable Australia's Web Culture Reporter.Reach out to me on Twitter at @Johnny_Lieu or via email at jlieu [at] mashable.com


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