Druski Spoofs Former Child Stars in Viral That’s So Zion Sketch
Comedian Druski released a satirical video titled “That’s So Zion” on October 8, skewering the turbulent public transitions of former child stars. The sketch features a fictional former Disney Channel lead named Zion, whose erratic public behavior draws direct parallels to real-life former child entertainers including Raven-Symoné, Orlando Brown, and JoJo Siwa.
Viral Parody Targets Former Disney Stars
The sketch follows Zion through a series of bizarre public stunts, including high-energy dance performances at a pride parade and an awkward interview segment. Throughout the video, Druski captures the unpredictable nature of growing up in the limelight, a theme he highlighted when he captioned the video noting that “kid stars grow up & be so Unpredictable 😂.” The sketch features a fictional family sitcom titled “That’s So Zion,” referencing the early 2000s era of children’s television.
Specific moments in the video mirror real-world controversies. Zion’s refusal to accept certain ethnic labels in the sketch mirrors past viral comments made by Raven-Symoné regarding her heritage. Aggressive dance routines in the video reference JoJo Siwa’s public transformation, while outlandish interview claims evoke the public history of former “That’s So Raven” actor Orlando Brown.
The DJ Vlad AI Voice Controversy
One of the most discussed segments of the sketch involves a mock interview with a character representing DJ Vlad. During the exchange, Zion makes provocative statements before interacting with a boom microphone in a suggestive manner. DJ Vlad addressed the parody on social media, clarifying that Druski did not officially reach out to him for a cameo appearance. Instead, Vlad stated that the comedian used artificial intelligence to replicate his voice for the bit. “For the record, Druski didn’t actually reach out,” Vlad said in a public post. “He used AI to recreate my voice. I’m still grateful to be part of one of his skits.” When asked by a follower if he would have charged a fee for a legitimate appearance, Vlad replied that he would have done it for free.
The inclusion of synthetic audio has triggered a wider debate regarding the ethics of artificial intelligence in comedy, leading Instagram to tag the content as containing AI-generated elements. Despite the technical discussion, the sketch has drawn significant attention from fans analyzing the hidden callbacks and references to childhood fame.
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