Finding the perfect gift for someone’s birthday is always challenging. Future thought he hit the mark when he gifted his five-year-old son a gold Rolex watch for his birthday. It was a touching and thoughtful move, but nearly all of Twitter was confused— possibly because most five-year-olds can’t tell time.
The “Mask Off” rapper posted a photo of his son wearing the watch with a quote from Meek Mill, “‘It was somethin bout that rollie when it first touched my wrist.'”
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Future also shared a video of the Rolex unveiling. “Thanks,” was his son’s simple reply to the several thousand dollar gift.
Future gifted his son a Rolex for his 5th birthday 🎁💎 pic.twitter.com/hjuZjOKnVT
— Hot Freestyle (@HotFreestyle) May 19, 2019
Twitter was quick to comment on the absurdity of the gift. Many users said his son most likely would have preferred an action figure or a toy.
Baby Future thinking about other 5 year olds playing with Legos and he got a Rolex for his birthday pic.twitter.com/8lHqbb0RwB
— Prop Joe (@coolstory_joe) May 19, 2019
https://twitter.com/SLIMYEAYEA/status/1130108987209277440
Future: Here is a Rolex for your birthday!
Baby Future: pic.twitter.com/E2MQ1FZ8F6
— Team Jamaica for the Win 🇯🇲 (@MapAnalyst) May 19, 2019
Other users thought the gift was an unnecessary flaunting of wealth.
https://twitter.com/DreadsNaBOHtie/status/1130088722656059392
Many people thought it was funny to give a watch to a child who isn’t old enough to tell time.
Baby Future’s gonna be wearing his Rolex still asking “Papa Russ what time is it” lmao
— sam. (@sammwichh) May 19, 2019
https://twitter.com/vickto_willy/status/1130118795320856582
Russell Wilson, who shares custody of Future and Ciara’s son, took him go-karting and bought him candy. Many commented on the stark contrast in birthday gifts.
https://twitter.com/streetculturem2/status/1130151953307246594
He looks happier in that pic with Russell than he did getting that Rolex from Future. Quality time > material things.
— حب (@WrittenByTerry) May 19, 2019
Regardless of the price, Future’s son seemed to enjoy his gifts from both his dads.