Things got CRAZY when this dad cleaned a breast pump

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Carolyn Robertson

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Rapper George Moss was launched into the realm of online super-stardom this week, all thanks to a photo of a breast pump.

After performing in Cincinnati on Monday night, the singer - and new dad - took to Facebook to share a funny shot of his typical post-concert routine.

"If you ever wonder what rappers do when they get off stage, they clean breast pumps for their wives so their baby can eat. #thuglife” he captioned the selfie, which showed him washing breast pump parts over a bathroom sink. (See it here!)

The photo soon exploded, racking up tens of thousands of views and shares online.

Here's just a small sample of the comments it's received so far:

• "I don't know you but I like you a lot! Surprisingly a lot of men aren't that supportive/helpful when it comes to nursing and pumping aka women's work. Thank you so much for posting this picture normalizing the reality of pumping in public places."
• "You are the perfect example of what a great father and husband looks like."
• "Well done supporting your wife and baby! Love seeing father's who are all-in, especially if they are supporting breastfeeding."
• "Well done! Your wife and baby are blessed to have a supportive man in their lives!"

Believe me, there are many, many more congratulating George on being such an all-around awesome father and husband.

I think it's great, and I always love to see a hands-on dad - but I have to admit I'm a bit surprised. Is it really that unusual for a guy to pitch in and clean a breast pump every once in a while?

My husband has always been a pretty equal partner in parenting; from day one he hasn't hesitated to roll up his sleeves and change a diaper or wash a bottle. During my short-lived breastfeeding stint, he did whatever he could to encourage me. I'm truly appreciative to know I always have that support, but I've never really thought to throw a party and celebrate it. Isn't that just what it means to be a dad?

Apparently George Moss himself shares that sentiment. Surprised by all the fanfare surrounding the picture, he posted a second one to Facebook - this time showing his wife nursing their 5-month-old son Judah.

"Although I appreciate the love, likes, and kind words (and even the few party poopers that the internet undoubtedly produces), its absolutely CRAZY that this all happened because I washed a couple bottles. If anyone should get the credit it should be people like my wife!... This woman AMAZES me! Through all the pain & soreness, frustrations, stress, etc. of trying to breast feed and pump, she gets up in the middle of the night to nurse a hungry baby," he wrote. ".....And I get this much credit for washing a couple bottles? THAT’S CRAZY PIE!!! Believe me, this isn’t just some post to show how 'humble' I am or to get more kuddo’s (I’ve had enough for a lifetime…really! I can’t keep up with any more). I am sincerely blown away that more guys don’t support their women and children with #breastfeeding. I could go on and on about how happy I am to be a little pice of a movement that I didn’t even know existed, but also a little saddened to realize how few men (or better put, 'males') don’t do the simplest task like washing a bottle."

I have a feeling that George Moss just earned himself a huge new fan base.

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