Science & Tech / NewsScience & Tech / NewsErica Banks is the stellar rapper behind TikTok’s ‘Buss It’ bangerGabrielle Union, Rico Nasty, and Nikita Dragun are just some of the stars to join the hypeShareLink copied ✔️January 15, 2021January 15, 2021Text Günseli Yalcinkaya Whether it’s clowncore, a musical adaptation of Disney’s Ratatouille, or the skateboarding “Dreams” guy, TikTok loves a good trend. The latest is the viral ‘Buss It’ challenge – a dance craze that has, no doubt, taken over your TikTok feeds over the last two weeks. The challenge, named after Erica Banks’ track “Buss It”, is simple: participants show themselves in a normal, cosy attire as Nelly’s “Hot in Here” plays. When the track changes to “Buss It”, the video cuts to them dressed to the nines – and twerking. “Buss It” flew under the radar when it was first released back in May last year, but the popularity of the challenge has catapulted Banks to TikTok fame. The trend can be traced back to January 1, when creator @Erikadavila120 posted a video of herself with text, “Somebody do this transition, but all prettied up”. Since then, celebrities like Gabrielle Union, Rico Nasty, and Nikita Dragun have all jumped on the trend. At the time of writing this, there’s 1.2 million videos featuring Banks’ “Buss It” on TikTok. If the viral success of TikTok breakouts like Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer”, Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road”, and Ashnikko’s “STUPID” is anything to go by, Banks’ track is bound for 2021 anthem greatness. Until then, have a look at some our favourites from the challenge below, including a Ratatouille-’Bust It‘ crossover content we never knew we needed. I had to do one with my sons #BussItChallengepic.twitter.com/00THxLQoGw— grace (@vladyhh) January 10, 2021Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThe 5 best songs from Drake’s new albums (plural) We listened to all two hours and 40 minutes of Iceman, Habibti and Maid Of Honour, so you don’t have toMusicBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaOnFashionHow On and Loewe are shaping the future of footwear SamsungLife & CultureWhat went down at Dazed Club’s drop-in skate session with SamsungLife & CultureThere is nothing more romantic than friendshipFashionWhy is Americana everywhere right now?Life & CultureLauren Scott on life after death, nudes & losing her armMusicSalem: Get to know the prodigal sons of witch houseBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy