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The first “drop the beat” command was issued by a king. The beat dropped, the monarchy followed later.

✗ FAKE
The phrase 'drop the beat' is a modern term from electronic and hip-hop music, and no king issued the first. The claim is a joke, and it has no historical basis.

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