The French rapper Rilès ran for 24 hours surrounded by circular saws in motion to represent the social and personal pressure to which we are subjected
The French rapper Rilès has successfully concluded his incredible company: one 24 consecutive hours on a treadmill, surrounded by circular saws in motion. This extraordinary performance, called “Survival Run“, It took place in Paris, in the Espace Comines, and attracted the attention of fans, media and curious from all over the world.
The event, designed to promote his new album “Survival Mode”, represented much more than a simple physical challenge. Rilès wanted to transform his race into a powerful metaphor on social and personal pressures, on resilience and on the border between determination and obsession. “I wanted to question our relationship with time and discipline,” said the artist at the end of the test, visibly proven but satisfied.
The race, broadcast live streaming on YouTube and on the official website of the event, saw the rapper maintain a constant pace for a whole daydespite the growing tiredness and the danger of rotating saws positioned a few centimeters from him.
Rilès had meticulously prepared for months
The images of the performance, with Rilès locked up in a glass cage, generated a heated debate on social media. Many praised his courage and his dedication, while others have wondered about the meaning and on the risks of such an extreme performance.
From a medical point of view, the experts had underlined The dangers of such a prolonged physical activityespecially considering the level of stress and tension to which the artist’s body and mind were subjected. However Rilès was meticulously prepared for monthswith an intensive training to better face the challenge.
At the end of the 24 hours, the rapper received a standing ovation from the audience present and a wave of support messages on social media. Thus explained his reasons to go to such a challenge:
It was not only a physical test, but also mental. I wanted to demonstrate that with the right determination apparently insurmountable obstacles can be overcome.
A test that certainly has left its mark, demonstrating how the performance can be used to transmit deep and universal messages. With “Survival Run”, Rilès offered a starting point for reflection on crucial issues such as social pressure and the desire to overcome one’s limits.
