James Corden recaps the viral moments of 2021 with a hectic rap

"It's hard to believe that happened this year."
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2021 has, of course, been a lot.

There has been bad news, good news, and so many viral moments it's difficult to remember everything that actually happened over the past 12 months.

Well, James Corden is here to help. Back with another one of his trademark rap recaps of the year, the Late Late Show host runs through everything from rich guy rockets to the #FreeBritney movement, including a touching tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim.

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.


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