This past week in TikTok was full of the usual fun-filled activities that we are used to seeing from the app. The beauty of TikTok is that it’s always changing, and whereas the platform was previously known as a “dance app,” we’ve since seen TikTok transition into a place where you can literally find anything and everything your heart desires. This week, there was a heavy emphasis on a newer “photo-cropping” trend that's been taking over the TikTok “airwaves”, and oddly enough, little to no dancing. Let’s take a closer look at what’s been going on in the TikTok community so that way you too can get in on the action.
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Photo-Cropping Trends Dominate This Week In TikTok
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1. "The Hustle" Van McCoy
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♬ The Hustle - Van McCoy
The word of the week is photo-cropping. It's here, it's present, and making its presence known on TikTok. This challenge is one of many powering this new photo-cropping trend as TikTokers are using the new creative effect to Van McCoy’s 1975 hit “The Hustle.” You already know TikTok loves the 1970s era from the hair trend that dominated early this year, so any challenge pulling from that is already a heavy hitter.
2. "Double Take" Dhruv
We told you this new craze was going to be here to stay. Yet another trend leaning on the photo-cropping feature, this particular challenge features TikTokers pulling from Dhruv’s 2019 single “Double Take.” The song itself is a perfect fit for crops and transitions, and you better believe TikTok has been taking advantage of that to the fullest.
3. "Industry Baby" Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
@noahglenncarter (VC:@missfitzee ) I mean I think he probably should’ve just paid it ##travisscott ##rollingloud ##foryou ##kyliejenner
♬ INDUSTRY BABY - Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
It’s Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow. Does anything else need to be said? I’m terms of young entertainers who have an incredible amount of influence, these two are up there when it comes to impact and popularity, and they recently joined forces on their song (and viral music video) “Industry Baby” which had social media buzzing. That’s certainly no surprise right?
4. "She Knows" J.Cole
@.perla04 ##ColorCustomizer i have to pull every single one of those weeds out… ##JetPuffedSmourth ##MakingTheCut ##GetYourJeansOn
♬ She Knows - J. Cole
This song is heavily associated with a new trend where creators use an on-screen text/caption to share a lie or tell a falsehood, while singing part of the chorus where Cole says, "she knows, she knows, she knows." It’s basically a play on words combined with a tad bit of drama. So get ready to bust out those acting chops because you are going to need them for this one.
That's all folks! Catch you next time with the next TikTok roundup.