Will Ferrell’s proud dad moment helps son Magnus Ferrell’s ‘Asleep Talking’ hit Billboard

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Variety ↗Will Ferrell’s Proud Dad Moment Helps Son Magnus Ferrell’s ‘Asleep Talking’ Hit BillboardMagnus Ferrell has landed his first Billboard hit with “Asleep Talking,” shortly after Will Ferrell played the track on Michelle Obama’s “IMO” podcast. The 22-year-old told the report he knew it was coming — and now feels ready for the spotlight.

MAGNUS Ferrell has scored his first Billboard hit with his single “Asleep Talking,” according to a new report.

The chart moment came around two weeks after his dad, Will Ferrell, played the track on Michelle Obama’s “IMO” podcast — with the figures described as Obama “jamming out” to the song.

Magnus, 22, said he was aware his father planned to share the single on the podcast, per the update. He also framed the attention as a turning point, saying he finally felt ready to have a spotlight on the music.

It’s a rare crossover of family pride, a high-profile podcast platform and chart success — and it’s put a fast-moving new focus on Magnus as an up-and-coming artist.

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