Tutankhamun

Tutankhamun (/ˌttənkɑːˈmn/; alternatively spelled with Tutenkh-, -amen, -amon) was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled c. 1332–1323 BC in the conventional chronology), during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom. He is colloquially referred to as King Tut. His original name, Tutankhaten, means "Living Image of Aten", while Tutankhamun means "Living Image of Amun". In hieroglyphs, the name Tutankhamun was typically written Amen-tut-ankh, because of a scribal custom that placed a divine name at the beginning of a phrase to show appropriate reverence. He is possibly also the Nibhurrereya of the Amarna letters, and likely the 18th dynasty king Rathotis who, according to Manetho, an ancient historian, had reigned for nine years—a figure that conforms with Flavius Josephus's version of Manetho's Epitome.

The 1922 discovery by Howard Carter and George Herbert of Tutankhamun's nearly intact tomb received worldwide press coverage. It sparked a renewed public interest in ancient Egypt, for which Tutankhamun's mask, now in the Egyptian Museum, remains the popular symbol. Exhibits of artifacts from his tomb have toured the world. In February 2010, the results of DNA tests confirmed that he was the son of Akhenaten (mummy KV55). His mother was Akhenaten's sister and wife (mummy KV35YL), whose name is unknown but whose remains are positively identified as "The Younger Lady" mummy found in KV35. The "mysterious" deaths of a few of those who excavated Tutankhamun's tomb has been popularly attributed to the curse of the pharaohs.

King Tut (disambiguation)

King Tut is a popular modern name for Tutankhamun, an Egyptian pharaoh.

King Tut may also refer to:

  • King Tut (Batman), a nemesis of Batman in DC Comics
  • "King Tut" (song), a novelty song by Steve Martin
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  • King Tut (song)

    "King Tut" is a novelty song performed by Steve Martin and the Toot Uncommons (actually members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band). It was released as a single in 1978, sold over a million copies, and reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Martin previewed the song in a live performance during the April 22, 1978 episode of Saturday Night Live. The song was also included on Martin's album A Wild and Crazy Guy.

    "King Tut" paid homage to Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun and presents a caricature of the sensational Treasures of Tutankhamun traveling exhibit that toured seven United States cities from 1976 to 1979. The exhibit attracted approximately eight million visitors. In the Saturday Night Live performance of "King Tut," loyal subjects appease a joyful King Tut with kitchen appliances. An instrumental solo is delivered by saxophone player Lou Marini, who steps out of a sarcophagus—painted gold—to great laughter.

    In the book Saturday Night: A Backstage History of Saturday Night Live, authors Doug Hill and Jeff Weingrad write that the sketch was one of the most expensive productions the show had attempted up to that point. Martin had brought the song to the show and asked if he could perform it, not expecting the production that occurred—producer Lorne Michaels put everything behind it.

    Podcasts:

    PLAYLIST TIME:

    King Tut

    by: Busta Rhymes

    [Hook: busta rhymes]
    Ya got nerve, little nigga
    See me when I pull up tot he curb, little nigga
    My money absurd, little nigga
    While I count it all, please do not disturb, little nigga
    Hey, these niggas got it mixed up
    Watch how they bring us all them bottles of that pink stuff
    Look, you niggas better get your chips up
    You already know my style nigga, king tut
    My money pound nigga, king tut
    You could see it in my smile nigga, king tut
    My jewelry look wild nigga, king tut
    Who else be ridin' through the town in a?
    [Verse 1: busta rhymes]
    Yo, yo, see the way I take over casinos like de niro said
    Reachin' money short, watch how it fold up like a hero bread
    Nigga thought he was a super-friend, now that hero dead
    Try to cross this shit, we represent, but that's a zero dread
    All of this money I be countin'
    And my cup runneth over like a fuckin' water fountain
    Any nigga trynna front, I'mma show them shit they ugly
    Throwin' bread until they jealous of your money, lookin' funny
    Hold up!
    And body shit, that's what a monster do
    See me throwin' this money and bitches like a sponsor do
    Put the gloves on and beat up a nigga like I'm costasue
    And fuck the talkin', just bring me my money like a prostitute
    [Hook]
    [Verse 2: reek da villain]
    Okay, I'm ridin' through your city, blowin' diddies of that icky
    Got your wifey in the passenger, I'm ridin', now she lick me
    I get money like my cuban and know my bank is heavy
    And I grip the 31 like jason terry when I'm shootin
    Atm in my jeans, big sittin' on my left thigh
    Burn a mansion down and watch it coverin' my left eye
    Girl on deck, I just whipped another lick
    Now my top look like black friday, twelve am in front of best buy
    Haha, sour got me all sedated
    Niggas lookin' at me angry, what's with all the smiley faces?
    My deniro like shapiro, I see johnny cocran wages
    I'm no lawyer, but they only bring those bottles by the cases
    [Hook]
    [Verse 3: j-doe]
    Okay now stupid ass stacks in my pocket
    Test me, best be faster than a rocket
    I ain't got no time if it ain't about a profit
    I'm sending my deposit, I will have your city rockin'
    I get the hottest beats, niggas wish that they could rhyme on it
    I got the hottest watch, ain't even set the time on it
    The way I'm killin' niggas it look like a crime, don't it?
    I got the light, with a little bit of lime on it
    Okay, now stupid ass stacks in my pocket
    Whip clean, jet ski attached to the charger
    Bitches want attention and I tell 'em try harder
    Got 'em doin' shit I know that's gon' be disgracin' they father
    Okay leggo




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