Breaking into IB with a history in rap music?

As a teenager, I made a few (sexually explicit) rap videos with friends. The motivation was primarily for fun; never as a career. One of the videos got over 25k views on yt.

That stint in my life is obviously behind me & I'm 100% dedicated to professionalism. Will my history be a major barrier to getting an analyst position?

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Nescac, no where near that bad haha. Probably like a 4 on that scale xD

Anon, one of the artists involved wants to continue their music career. It's currently one of her highest-viewed videos, so I didn't want to breach the subject with her until I was sure taking it down would make a material difference.

 
"The Interviewer"

Just try to become a rapper.

You think Future is rapping about spending lots of money? Please, he's talking about how he "fucked up some commas" in a pitch book and doesn't care.

 
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"PassionateUpstart"

As a teenager, I made a few (sexually explicit) rap videos with friends. The motivation was primarily for fun; never as a career. One of the videos got over 25k views on yt.

That stint in my life is obviously behind me & I'm 100% dedicated to professionalism. Will my history be a major barrier to getting an analyst position?

analystpostrap

God, I am glad I grew up in the dial-up era.

Commercial Real Estate Developer
 
"BlueWing"

The comments on this thread are gold. Multiple SBs handed out.

For real though, unless you used your actual name for rapping I doubt anyone is going to find this video.

I'm starting to wonder if this is just OP trying to throw us off his rap game humblebrag.

Commercial Real Estate Developer
 

Well this refreshing! I was getting tired of all the underage drinking citation, speeding ticket related concerns.

It goes without saying, but don't but "rapping" in your interests/hobbies section as that might motivate people to search for your work.

Is your actual name linked to these rap videos? In the comments of, video tags, or summary of the videos?

Humor us with a link!

 

Honestly, I don't think it should affect you anyhow... 25k views is not much compared to today viral's videos... Besides, even if they did find it, I don't think they would immediately use that as criteria for not recruiting/firing you. We all did stupid things as teenagers, don't stress about it.

"Suffer today and live the rest of your life as a champion!"
 

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