Rapper tests positive for drugs after viral high-speed stunt on Vietnam highway

The 28-year-old artist, born Vu Xuan Binh, was caught on dashcam footage weaving between cars and cutting off other drivers on the Noi Bai–Lao Cai expressway around 6 p.m. on July 23. The reckless stunt was shared across social media and drew widespread backlash.

Police quickly launched a manhunt after the footage surfaced. By 10 p.m., traffic officers stopped Binh's vehicle in Lao Cai. He later tested positive for cannabis, according to police.

 

 

Rapper tests positive for drugs after viral high-speed stunt on Vietnam highway

Rapper Bình Gold dương tính ma túy khi điều khiển xe trên cao tốc

Binh has been handed over to Lao Cai authorities for further legal action.

Once a tattoo artist, Binh Gold rose to online fame in 2019 with rap videos flaunting a flashy, indulgent lifestyle. But his controversial lyrics, often laced with vulgarity, have drawn criticism for setting a bad example, especially for younger audiences.

Vietnamese rapper Vu Xuan Binh (sitting), also known as Binh Gold, is stopped by traffic police. Photo courtesy of the traffic police

The Noi Bai–Lao Cai expressway stretches 265 kilometers across northern Vietnam, connecting Hanoi, Phu Tho and Lao Cai. It has two to four lanes, with a speed limit of 60 to 100 kph.