- The viral "Renegade" dance got its start on TikTok, and now celebrities like Lizzo and Millie Bobby Brown are joining in on the fun.
- The moves were choreographed by 14-year-old Georgia teen Jalaiah Harmon.
- Below, we decode the "Renegade" and how you can learn the moves yourself.
The youth have come up with yet another viral dance—and it's called the "Renegade." If you have a TikTok account, or are on another platform like Instagram, there's a high chance you've come across a clip of someone attempting to pull off the popular internet trend. (Whether they have rhythm or not). Below, we break down the basics of the "Renegade" so you can either join in on the fun or maintain your status as a casual observer.
What's the deal with the "Renegade" dance on TikTok?
For a rundown of the basics, the "Renegade" is a 15-second dance that's become a viral sensation on the buzzy new social media platform TikTok. After learning the quick routine that's made up of a series of choreographed arm and upper body movements, users then post a video of themselves doing the dance to their accounts.
It's unclear who created the challenge or when exactly it took off, but the trend can be traced back to fall 2019.
Who created the "Renegade" dance?
A 14-year-old Georgia teen named Jalaiah Harmon choreographed the dance and posted it on her Instagram account in October 2019, The New York Times reports. Soon, thousands would copy her dance and post it on their own social media account, but the origin of the moves quickly got lost.
"I was happy when I saw my dance all over, but I wanted credit for it," Harmon told the publication.
In 2020 she's finally getting all of the acknowledgment, particularly after performing at the NBA All Star game—which caused a certain beloved FLOTUS to shout her out on Twitter.
"Jalaiah, you crushed it—love seeing your talent shine!" Michelle Obama tweeted in response to a video posted by @NBA.
What is the "Renegade" song?
The dance wouldn't be complete without the signature hip-hop track that goes along with it. The song you hear is called "Lottery (Renegade)" by Atlanta rapper and songwriter K Camp. He released the corresponding music video last June, and it has since amassed over 6 million views. You can watch it above or stream the song using the nifty links we provided below.
Stream "Lottery" on Apple Music Stream "Lottery" on Spotify
And just so have them, here are the lyrics, too:
Wait
Renegade
Ayy Reazy, we got one
You dig?
Yeah, let's go
Sound
Yeah, yeah
Sound, Sound
Let's go
Cash on me like I hit the lottery (Hit the lottery)
Hoes a trip, watch 'em how they fall on me (Wait)
Hundreds blue, yeah, I got 'em all on me
Go (Go), go (Go), go (Go), go, let's go (Mmh)
Prada shoes, yeah, I keep a style on me (Style on me)
Pretty freaks, make them bitches pile on me (I swear)
Rack party, I got thirty thou' on me (Right now)
Go (Go), go (Go), go (Go), let's go
Too much cake, all these bitches want a piece (Want a piece)
Plenty racks, I threw ten on top of my teeth (Racks)
Diamond choker, VVS, I can't breathe (I can't breathe)
Go (Go), go (Go), go (Go), go, let's go (Mmh)
Saint Laurent, Marmier, Givenchy (Givenchy)
Gucci goggles, Gucci buckle, Gucci skis
You gon' cuff that ho, we know that ho a freak
Go (Yeah), go (Go), go (Go), let's go (She a freak)
Cash on me like I hit the lottery (Hit the lottery)
Hoes a trip, watch 'em how they fall on me (Wait)
Hundreds blue, yeah, I got 'em all on me
Go (Go), go (Go), go (Go), go, let's go (Mmh)
Prada shoes, yeah, I keep a style on me (Style on me)
Pretty freaks, make them bitches pile on me (I swear)
Rack party, I got thirty thou' on me (Right now)
Go (Go), go (Go), go (Go), let's go
I know shooters in DC, Bradley Beal (Shoot)
Shawty thick, she say, "I don't miss no meals" (Miss no meals)
Buddy broke, you know you can't front the bill (You broke)
Go (Go), go (Go), go (Go), go, let's go
Shrimp and lobster, his and hers, it's a date (Yum)
He gon' eat, she gon' eat, it's a plate (It's a plate)
Make them racks, spend them racks, give or take (Give or take)
Go, go (Go), go (Go), go, let's go
Cash on me like I hit the lottery (Hit the lottery)
Hoes a trip, watch 'em how they fall on me (Wait)
Hundreds blue, yeah, I got 'em all on me
Go (Go), go (Go), go (Go), go, let's go (Mmh)
Prada shoes, yeah, I keep a style on me (Style on me)
Pretty freaks, make them bitches pile on me (I swear)
Rack party, I got thirty thou' on me (Right now)
Go (Go), go (Go), go (Go), let's go
Wait, wait, wait, wait
Wait, wait, wait, uh
Wait, wait, wait, wait
Wait, wait, wait, uh
How can I learn the dance?
If you want to take on the "Renegade" yourself but are a bit wary of learning those moves, don't fret. A YouTuber under the account name "Learn to Dance" created an easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorial that'll have you posting that TikTok vid in no time.
And if you need some inspiration, everyone from Lizzo...
...Kourtney Kardashian, her son Mason Disick, and YouTuber David Dobrik...
...to even Stranger Things's Millie Bobby Brown and Noah Schnapp have gotten in on the trend.
Guess what? Now it's your turn.
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McKenzie Jean-Philippe is the editorial assistant at OprahMag.com covering pop culture, TV, movies, celebrity, and lifestyle. She loves a great Oprah viral moment and all things Netflix—but come summertime, Big Brother has her heart. On a day off you'll find her curled up with a new juicy romance novel.
