'AGT' Season 18: Who is 40 pounds? CEO of Lyve Tyme dance group wows judges with hat-flipping routine

40 pounds, the hat-flipping dancer on 'AGT' Season 18, is not only the CEO of Lyve Tyme dance group but also a viral sensation on Instagram and TikTok
PUBLISHED JUL 11, 2023
40 pounds is one of the contestants appearing for 'AGT' auditions (Instagram/@fourty.ourty)
40 pounds is one of the contestants appearing for 'AGT' auditions (Instagram/@fourty.ourty)

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: After taking a break for the July 4 holiday, the popular TV show 'America's Got Talent' is back for season 18 on NBC. This week, during the sixth round of auditions, we can expect to see a variety of incredible performances, including viral acts, magicians, acrobats, dancers, singers, and even some talented individuals from other 'Got Talent' shows around the world. Hosting the show is Terry Crews, while the judges' panel consists of Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, and Sofia Vergara.

One of the contestants in this episode is 40 pounds, a dancer from Brooklyn. What makes his performance special is his choice of prop—a baseball hat. It's not an easy prop to handle gracefully, but as the CEO of a dance troupe, 40 pounds skillfully incorporates it into his act, creating a seamless fusion of dance and the unique prop.

Who is 40 pounds?

Meet 40 pounds, a dancer from Brooklyn who specializes in the Light Feet style of dance. Not only is he a talented performer, but he's also the CEO of his own dance group called Lyve Tyme. You can find him on Instagram, where he has a whopping 100K followers!

One of 40 pounds' most popular routines on Instagram showcases his incredible hat-flipping skills. This particular video has gained immense popularity, with a staggering 4.6 million views and an impressive 280,000 likes. It's no wonder people are captivated by his talent and creativity!


 
 
 
 
 
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40 pounds on 'AGT' Season 18

40 pounds is one of the contestants appearing for 'AGT' auditions. He announced his audition on Instagram with the caption, "7/11 on @nbc Tune into @agt 🙏🏽 Don’t wanna miss this." He will be seen doing his hat-flipping dance for his audition. 


 
 
 
 
 
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