Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies THE LION KING With 'He Just Can't Wait to Be King'
The new parody video follows the recent Wicked-themed "Defy Democracy" and Sabrina Carpenter parody "Fees, Fees, Fees."
By: Michael Major Aug. 25, 2025
Randy Rainbow has released a parody of "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," from the Lion King with his latest Donald Trump diss track. The new music video, titled "He Just Can't Wait to Be King," parodies the Elton John and Tim Rice tune from the classic Disney movie musical. Watch the video now!
The new parody video – which follows the recent Wicked-themed "Defy Democracy" and Sabrina Carpenter parody "Fees, Fees, Fees" – was also created with Michael J Moritz Jr and Brett Boles.
About Randy Rainbow
Randy Rainbow is a New York Times best-selling author and four-time Emmy nominated American comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer, and satirist known for his popular YouTube series, The Randy Rainbow Show. His memoir, Playing with Myself, has received rave reviews and landed him on the New York Times Best Sellers list. His latest book, Low-Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems, and Pressing Issues from My Gay Agenda, was released this year. He will release a new children's book, Randy Rainbow and the Marvelously Magical Pink Glasses, this year.
Musical theater was an escape for Rainbow that helped catapult his career. His musical parodies and political spoofs have garnered him worldwide acclaim and three EMMY® nominations for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series. Rainbow (yes, that's his real name) enjoys a star-studded fan base that regularly retweets and shares his work.
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