The Harlem Shake trend is one of the most famous viral trends of all time. Now, over ten years later, streaming star Kai Cenat has seemingly brought it back to life, butwill it catch on?
Ever since the advent of social media, viral trends have spawned, with the number continuing to grow over the years.
Whether it beTikTok,Twitter/X, Instagram or any of the mainstream social platforms, trends are being created everyday off the back of hugely popular posts.
Now, over ten years since the original Harlem Shake trend took over the world, it has resurfaced online. All thanks to one of the world’s biggest internet personalities:Kai Cenat.
But, what exactly was the Harlem Shake trend? And is it finally making a viral comeback?
What is the Harlem Shake trend?
The Harlem Shake trend involves an individual dancing alone to the song “Harlem Shake” by Baauer, while a group of people are stood around or behind them, still as a statue.
As soon as the heavy bass instrumental song drops after it gradually builds up, the rest of the group breaks out into wild dance moves. Typically, the group wears different bright and colorful costumes to pay homage to the original.
Yes, well sort of, all thanks to leading streamer and internet sensation Kai Cenat.
Your eyes and ears are not deceiving you, the iconic viral trend has resurfaced in aTwitch streamby Kai Cenat. On February 24, the streamer who has millions of followers across all his socials, started off the broadcast with a throwback to the classic trend.
Kai Cenat has decided to bring the Harlem Shake backpic.twitter.com/37kEJXwtGj
A large group of people were seen standing still behind the Cenat, as he walked into the frame and played the iconic “Harlem Shake” song by Baauer.
The clip has since gone viral across socials. GivenKai Cenat’s influence, time will tell if the Harlem Shake will start taking over the internet once more.
Josh Taylor is a Trending News Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, focusing on Gaming. He is a writing graduate and an expert in several major FPS games, such as Fortnite, Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, Halo, and Apex Legends. Away from FPS, he is also a Pokemon and Nintendo fan. You can contact him at: josh.taylor@dexerto.com
