Mexican Rapper Dan Sur Replaces Hair with Gold Chains in Shocking Viral Transformation

Move over, face tattoos and diamond grills—Mexican rapper Dan Sur is taking bling to a whole new level.

The 23-year-old artist has become an overnight internet sensation—and a walking medical cautionary tale—after surgically implanting gold chains directly into his scalp.

Videos and photos of his jaw-dropping new look have exploded across TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, racking up millions of views and reactions ranging from “iconic” to “what in the dystopian hell?!”

“First Rapper in Human History” or Just Plain Crazy?

Dan Sur, whose real name hasn’t been disclosed, boldly declared himself the “first rapper in human history” to replace his hair with dangling gold chains anchored by surgical hooks drilled into his skull.

According to Colombian outlet Caracol TV, the procedure took place in April, though the cost remains a mystery. (Let’s just say “insurance probably didn’t cover this.”)

The chains hang like metallic dreadlocks, swaying with every head turn—a look he’s now flaunting in his new music video Oro (Spanish for “gold”), where his gold-encrusted teeth also steal the spotlight.

“I Wanted to Do Something Different”

In a recent video translated by NME, Dan Sur shrugged off critics, explaining he wanted to stand out in a sea of dyed hair and basic extensions.

“Everyone’s out here coloring their hair pink or gluing on wigs. I’m like, nah—let’s make art permanent,” he said, laughing.

“But seriously, I hope not everyone copies me now.” Spoiler alert: Surgeons and здравомыслие (that’s “common sense” in Russian) enthusiasts are begging people not to try this at home.

Doctors Are Freaking Out—Here’s Why

While Dan Sur’s look might scream “rapper flex,” medical experts are screaming something else entirely.

Dr. Frank Agullo, a board-certified plastic surgeon, told Yahoo Life the procedure is a “ticking time bomb” for infections and trauma.

“You’re creating open pathways for bacteria to reach the skull and brain,” he warned.

“Plus, imagine the weight of those chains pulling on hooks embedded in bone. One wrong move—or a rowdy concert crowd—and you could snap a hook or even fracture the skull.” Yikes.

The Internet Can’t Look Away

Social media has become a battleground over Dan Sur’s choices.

On TikTok, clips of his chains swinging mid-headbang have comments like, “This is how you win Halloween forever” and “Bro’s gonna regret this when he’s bald at 30.”

Meanwhile, Twitter users are dunking harder than NBA playoffs: “When you order ‘rapper’ from Wish” and “Someone check on Elon Musk—this guy’s coming for his ‘weirdest flex’ crown.”

But Wait—There’s a Music Video

Dan Sur’s Oro video leans all the way into the absurdity.

Set in a neon-lit, gold-plated dystopia, he raps about wealth and rebellion while cameras zoom in on his scalp chains and bejeweled teeth.

It’s equal parts mesmerizing and unnerving—like if Mad Max met Bling Ring at a trap house.

The video’s already clocked over 2 million YouTube views, proving controversy is still the ultimate currency in the streaming era.

Why This Isn’t Just a “Weird News” Story

Beyond the shock factor, Dan Sur’s stunt taps into rap’s long-standing obsession with pushing boundaries—from Lil Wayne’s face tattoos to ASAP Rocky’s diamond mouth grills.

But critics argue there’s a line between self-expression and self-endangerment. “Art shouldn’t require a ER waiver,” tweeted one fan.

Others, though, defend him: “He’s making a statement about materialism and identity. Let him live!”

The Big Question: Is This Even Legal?

Ethically, the procedure raises red flags.

Who performed the surgery? Was it done in a regulated clinic? Details are murky, but Dr. Agullo suspects it might’ve been done internationally where medical regulations are looser.

“No reputable surgeon would risk their license for this,” he said. Meanwhile, Mexico’s health ministry hasn’t commented, but local reports suggest officials are “monitoring the situation.”