TikTok announced it is releasing an NFT collection called TikTok Top Moments. The first one is set to be released in collaboration with Lil Nas X. The collection comprises six TikTok videos that will be auctioned off as one-of-a-kind NFTs or non-fungible tokens. NFTs are verifiable digital assets that can’t be replicated. …
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TikTok Stars Are Now Using the Platform to Highlight Missing People of Color After Gabby Petito Case
TikTokers are now using their massive followings on the popular social media platform to bring awareness to cases of missing Black and brown people in the wake of the intense media spotlight in the Gabby Petito case. When Canadian TikToker Layla Jama posted two back-to-back videos on Gabby Petitio’s case …
Read More »TikTok Challenge “Devious Licks” Has Students Stealing Toilet Paper, Vandalizing Bathrooms
School bathrooms across America are being vandalized all because of a TikTok challenge known as “Devious Licks.” The latest trend is causing students to steal urinals, smash floor tiles, and remove soap dispensers, CNN reported. The destruction is taking place in middle schools, high schools, and even some colleges. After …
Read More »TikTok Debuts Mental Health Help as IG Faces Criticism for Its Effects on Teens
TikTok is unveiling new mental health resources on its platform to address the well-being of its nearly 65.9 million monthly active users. This new initiative is the latest in TikTok’s efforts to offer help to users who may be struggling. These tools include in-app guides that address body image topics, …
Read More »TikTok Influencer Admits to Snitching on Strippers to the IRS
TikTok creator Ethan Keiser put people on to a new get money scheme that reporting people to the IRS “Whistleblower Office” for not paying taxes can get you 30% of what they owe. Keiser reposted Las Vegas dancer Rosalia’s video in which she showed off how much she made in …
Read More »Viral TikTok Shows Getaway Driver Leaving Shoplifter Behind
A viral TikTok video shows the aftermath of an Illinois shoplifting incident where the getaway driver left the thief behind. The video, with the onscreen caption “Wait for it …” along with the text-to-speech feature saying, “When shoplifters take ALL the Nike but forget to unlock the door.” Posted on Sunday, the …
Read More »TikTok is Cracking Down on #MilkCrateChallenge Videos
While TikTok is usually the place to showcase the latest social media challenges, the platform is not here for the viral #MilkCrateChallenge. This latest trend, which has taken the internet by storm, entails building a pyramid of empty milk crates and walking across the structure without falling. While a few …
Read More »TikTok And Shopify Announce Move To Work Together So That Users Can Shop Directly in The App
This morning, TikTok and Shopify announced that they would be working together to increase users’ ability to shop directly in the TikTok app. Although TikTok has many influencers who frequently discuss clothes, make-up, and family items, users have not been able to purchase anything directly from the app. Instead, TikTok …
Read More »Critics Are Urging TikTok To Improve Its Parental Monitoring Features
Advocates are urging the popular social media TikTok to improve its parental monitoring features after children have died while attempting a dangerous challenge. According to CBS Miami, critics like Dalia Hashad of the group “ParentsTogether” claim dangerous trends like “The Blackout Challenge” were recently connected to several deaths. “TikTok’s just …
Read More »TikToker Shares ‘Forbes Friends List’; ‘Broke Bobby’ Trends
A man’s video has gone viral online after sharing a “Forbes friends list” that outlines his and his friends’ income. Some people online are shocked after TikToker named Tom Cruz uploaded a post about how much he and his fellow affluent friends make. The list breaks down how much each …
Read More »TikToker Exposes White Financial Advisor Who Said “No Blacks” For Job Interviews
A Black TikToker has exposed a white financial advisor who requested that no Black applicants be brought in for interviews. TikTok star Denise Bradly, who goes by AuntKaren0, was given an internal email written by financial advisor Eileen Cure. In the email, Cure states, “I specifically said no Blacks” and …
Read More »YouTube to Pay Content Creators $10,000 to Record TikTok-like ‘Shorts’
YouTubers can now earn $10,000 a month by creating videos for YouTube Shorts. The massive payouts are a part of YouTube’s Shorts Fund, which was created to take on its largest competitor, TikTok. The $100 million fund will issue payouts through next year before being replaced by a “long-term, scalable …
Read More »Kalamazoo Wendy’s Manager Fired After TikTok of Him Calling Employee a B*tch Goes Viral
A Wendy’s manager in Kalamazoo, Michigan, was fired after being captured on video calling an employee a “b*tch” and demanding her to “f*cking clean.” Sophia Cargill pulled out her cellphone at the end of her shift and started recording the assistant manager at her job verbally assaulting her. The TikTok …
Read More »TikToker Anthony Barajas Passes Away Days After Theater Shooting
TikTok star Anthony Barajas passed away Saturday after being on life support following a shooting in a movie theater. Barajas, 19, and his friend Rylee Goodrich, 18, were shot in the head on Monday during a showing of The Forever Purge in a Corona, California, movie theater. Goodrich was pronounced dead at the scene. According …
Read More »Dentists Highly Against The Use Of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Sponge For TikTok Teeth Whitener Trend
A recent trend started by a creative on TikTok suggests using a household product called Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to be used as a teeth whitener. Although the warning label says in all caps, “AVOID ACCIDENTS: DO NOT USE ON SKIN OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY. USING ON SKIN …
Read More »Nickelodeon Actress Tearfully Quits Social Media After Backlash For Mocking Black TikTok Dancers
A Nickelodeon actress broke down in tears in a video announcing she is taking a break from social media. Lindsey Shaw received a ton of backlash for a video made showing her mock Black creators on TikTok. The Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide’s star said she received many hateful comments in …
Read More »Family of Slain TikToker Swavy Wants Wendy Williams to Apologize for Insensitive Remarks
Wendy Williams has found herself in the hot seat once again. This time around, she made some insensitive comments about TikTok star Swavy, who was recently murdered. During an episode of “The Wendy Williams Show,” the host made light of his murder and painted him in a bad light, and …
Read More »TikTok User Accuses White Woman Of Punching Her 6-Year-Old Son In Anti-Asian Attack
A disturbing video has gone viral showing the aftermath of a white woman attacking a 6-year-old boy during a racist rant. The footage was initially uploaded to TikTok by user @uhmmajo before making its way on Twitter, sparking widespread outrage. In the clip, @uhmmajo explains that the woman had attacked her …
Read More »Black TikTok Creator Says The App Blocks Black Lives Matter Content
A Black TikToker is raising awareness about the platform censoring Black Lives Matter posts. Ziggi Tyler, who currently has over 370,000 followers on TikTok, made several videos that detailed how phrases such as “Black Lives Matter,” “Black people,” “Black voices,” and “Pro Black” were flagged as inappropriate when he tried …
Read More »Wendy Williams Slammed For “Hateful” Segment Announcing Death of TikTok Star Swavy
Wendy Williams angered viewers during a segment on her talk show where she callously announced the death of popular TikTok star Swavy. According to The New York Post, the self-described “Queen of All Media” was trending on Twitter yesterday after comments she made about the death of 19-year-old Matima “Swavy” Miller pissed …
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