Sources inside Fox revealed that he’d been secretly taking rap lessons from a D.C.-area producer, inspired by his two teenage sons, Paul and Daniel.
“They’re huge hip-hop fans,” said a close friend of the family. “Bret’s always been the cool dad behind the scenes—even when he’s grilling politicians on topics like birth injury lawsuits or maternity insurance.”
The idea reportedly began as a joke during planning meetings for the anniversary special. But when Baier aced a test run with a teleprompter, producers were floored. Adding Grandmaster Flash to the guest lineup sealed the deal.
A Rap With a Cause. But this wasn’t just a publicity stunt. Mid-performance, Baier cleverly slipped in a verse promoting the Fisher House Foundation, which supports military families dealing with long-term medical care, diagnostic lab testing, and the overwhelming financial strain of hospital stays.
“Support our troops, let’s make it right, donate tonight for Fisher House delight!” By the end of the night, $125,000 was raised, with Baier pledging to personally match up to $50,000.
