If you’re a faithful Remezcla follower, chances are you’re familiar with Cuco, the 19-year-old Chicano artist whose career skyrocketed in 2017. Over the course of the last 12 months, Omar Banos has gone from playing house shows in Los Angeles to selling out multiple tours. He has built a massive following from his tender and cosmic love songs, which resonate with so many of us sadgirls.
But there’s no doubt part of his appeal also comes from his hysterical Twitter account, @icryduringsex. Both The Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly cite his Twitter as an important part of his story, with good reason. The Hawthorne native’s irreverent sense of humor is comedy gold, and most importantly, he uses his platform for good, too; Banos regularly highlights and signal boosts the work of DACA and TPS activists.
So of course, we decided to compile some of our favorite Cuco tweets, and highlight some of the reasons you should follow him immediately. Scroll down for some LOLs, and make sure you catch him on tour with Lido Pimienta and Helado Negro this month.
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Because he brainstorms wild DJ names
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/890714985948524545
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/890717926143148033
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/890718450607194112
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/890718937222004736
2
Because he referred to Fender & Supreme's collab as a "cloutocaster"
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/897326778158432256
3
Because you never know what you're gonna get
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/930720494256504832
4
Because he reminds us that learning to love yourself is a journey
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/909595181757825024
5
Because he offers to sell his ideas for rapper names at a bargain
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/905668264407080962
6
Because he makes dank Gigi Hadid and Runescape memes
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/917214490059431936
7
Because he also makes dank soda memes
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/925587384049180672
8
Because he knows that a Gucci Mane cover of "Las Mañanitas" is necessary
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/909536393151447041
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Because he also contemplates the true meaning of Metro Boomin's producer drop
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/939452575635587072
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/939453127106760707
10
Because his musical influences go deep
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/909838941389541381
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Because he captures the streetwear zeitgeist
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/903190626715312129
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/903190712618934272
12
Because he knows what it's like when a white person tries it
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/896822196357578752
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Because he reminds us to work hard
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/940517124815990784
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/940515149470875648
14
Because he also has everyday struggles
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/920469916091682816
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Because he continues to support immigration activists
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/905268333309603841
https://twitter.com/Icryduringsex/status/908802259403685888