# Meet New Bawlins: 1-year-old goes viral after dominating Pelicans baby crawl race

A New Orleans baby is going viral after dominating in the Pelicans Baby Crawl Race.

**Updated: 12:55 PM CST Mar 1, 2025**



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A New Orleans baby is going viral after dominating in the Pelicans Baby Crawl Race. New Bawlins, aka Knyxon, crossed the finish line inside the Smoothie King Center before his competitors even started.

Kevine Kemp and Mastephon Taylor are his parents. They say they've heard from people all over the world about their son's performance. They say everyone wants to know if they did drills at home.

"We didn't train him or give him any practice. Usually, at home, he crawls super-fast. As long as he sees his dad and his cup, he's gone," Kemp said. "I waived the sippy cup at him and made eye contact, and he came on," Taylor said.

Many on social media are joking that the baby will be offered scholarships and NIL deals in a few years. LSU Track and Field tweeted they might be keeping an eye on him.


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Knyxon's mom and dad have athletic abilities themselves. Both are graduates of McDonogh 35 Senior High School. Kemp was on the dance team. Taylor played basketball and football in high school.

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