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READ: How did Apl.de.ap convince Black Eyed Peas co-members to perform at 2019 SEA Games closing ceremony?

By Nherz Almo
Published December 11, 2019 6:57 PM PHT
Updated December 11, 2019 6:59 PM PHT

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"It took me about a month to get a 'yes,'" says apl.de.ap about bringing his Black Eyed Peas co-members to the Philippines.

Apl.de.ap considers having his Black Eyed Peas co-members will.i.am and Taboo at the 2019 SEA Games closing ceremony as "mission accomplished."

Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas


On his Instagram yesterday, December 11, the Filipino rapper officially announced the participation of their group at the closing ceremony today, December 12.

Mission accomplished: I've been trying forever to get my brothers @iamwill and @taboo to join me for #SEAGames. Today, we got to meet the media and talk about how @BEP is Filipino. Tune in tomorrow as we be rocking it! #SEAGames2019 #WeWinAsOne

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In a separate press conference prepared by Sony Philippines for Black Eyed Peas, apl.de.ap mentioned that initially he only wished to do the torch run.

He related, "When I heard about the SEA Games, I just wanted to do the torch run. 'Cause Wil did it in the U.K., I was like, 'I wanna do that for my country.'

"Then, I was asked to do the opening ceremony. You know, going back and forth with the SEA Games [committee], they asked me, 'You think the whole Black Eyed Peas would do the closing.' I was like, 'Well, let me run it to them.'

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Apl.de.ap admitted that it wasn't easy to bring his co-members to the Philippines, especially will.i.am., because of conflict in schedule.

"You know, Wil got a really busy schedule. You know, it took me about a month to get a 'yes.' You really have to move mountains to be involved for the closing," apl.de.ap said.

So, the Pinoy rapper from Pampanga is very happy to bring his friends to perform in at the closing ceremony of 2019 SEA Games.

"Now, we're so excited. I'm so excited that they're here for this historical, momentous event.

"You know, this is a celebration for our athletes for putting a hard work to represent our country in the SEA Games," he concluded.

WATCH: Black Eyed Peas ready to rock the SEA Games closing ceremony