{
  "id": 13852229,
  "title": "Creepy Nuts regret their name — but Japanese duo say they’d probably pick something weird again",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/creepy-nuts-regret-their-name-but-japanese-duo-say-theyd-probably",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T02:36:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/10/12/creepy-nuts-regret-their-name-but-japanese-duo-say-theyd-probably-pick-something-weird-again/238757"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an interview with AsiaOne, Japanese hip hop duo Creepy Nuts admitted they regret their name, which they chose on a whim in 2013. Members R-Shitei and DJ Matsunaga explained that while they thought the name sounded cute and pop-like, it also had a negative connotation. Matsunaga expressed regret, wishing they could change it. However, when asked what they would choose instead, R-Shitei said they would most likely come up with something \"weird\" again. The duo, who released a few songs and EPs before their major label debut in 2017, performed at Canadian singer The Weeknd's Singapore concerts on Oct 2 and 3. They shared their experience working with The Weeknd, who reached out to them for his Asia tour. R-Shitei expressed concerns about how English speakers would react, but noted that the Singapore crowd embraced them. The duo is currently working on new music, having made progress on two songs before their Singapore concerts. Their next shows are scheduled in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Oct 12 — Sometimes you make a decision on a whim, not knowing it would permanently haunt you for life.S...",
  "key_points": [
    "Japanese hip hop duo Creepy Nuts regrets their name.",
    "Members R-Shitei and DJ Matsunaga chose the name in 2013.",
    "They would likely pick a weird name again."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The duo's admission that they would likely choose another eccentric moniker suggests that their unconventional branding remains a core part of their identity despite the potential for negative connotations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}