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Amir Khan and the McNeese State Cowboys are this year’s Cinderella story of the NCAA Tournament. Last month, Khan went viral after walking out of the tunnel holding a large Bluetooth boom box while blasting out the lyrics to Lud Foe’s “In & Out” along with players.
Amir Khan has become a viral sensation with his swagger, energy, and legendary song selections.
He’s not just a manager… he’s the heart and soul of the Cowboys’ locker room. Now, he’s cashing in 🤑pic.twitter.com/va0j1weFvT
— Kicks (@kicks) March 17, 2025
“Not only did I know the song, but it is one of my favorite songs,” Khan told The Associated Press. “So yeah, I just rapped a few of the lyrics. Some of the players saw that I was rapping it and they just kind of hyped me up telling me, ‘Hey, just keep going, rap for us!’ We had the camera on us, but that’s usually not a new thing. So yeah, I just I just rapping and having fun with it.”
Now nicknamed “Aura,” Khan has received the first-ever NIL deal for a student manager and is blowing up on social media.
On Thursday, after McNeese’s upset win over Clemson in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Khan was interviewed by CBS Sports’ John Fanta, who was interrupted by players on the team showing him love.
NEW: My 1-on-1 Amir “Aura” Khan after McNeese’s upset win over Clemson! With special appearances from the Cowboys. 😂😂😂
— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) March 20, 2025