TikTok
The social media platform TikTok was originally known as Musical.ly and is an international version of the Chinese app Douyin. TikTok is known for its short-form videos, evolving from dance and lip-syncing to all genres including comedy and educational videos.
In 2020, President Donald Trump threatened to ban TikTok if the company did not sell to its U.S. business, calling TikTok a national security threat. Today, TikTok features include a "For You" page, which is a feed of videos that are recommended to users based on their activity on the app, and a TikTok Creator Fund, giving influencers the opportunity to earn money on the app.
TikTok Launch Date: August 2, 2018
Most Followed TikTok Accounts:
- Charli D'Amelio
- Addison Rae
- Bella Poarch
- Zach King
- Spencer Polanco Knight
- Loren Gray
- TikTok
- Dixie D'Amelio
- Will Smith
- Michael Le
How many active monthly users does TikTok have? As of February 2021, TikTok has a reported 1.1 billion monthly active users. The app has also been downloaded more than 2.6 billion times worldwide and is available in over 150 countries.
TikTok net worth: $50 billion
Latest TikTok News and Updates
Woman Was “So Uncomfortable” After Finding Out a Stranger Folded Her Clothes
A woman said she felt violated and uncomfortable after someone took her clothes out of a dryer in her apartment building and folded them."Whose Is This?" Asks a Husband About His Wife's Empty Stocking on Christmas Day — Then He Laughs It Off
In what feels like a cruel joke, a husband has no idea whose empty stocking was left over on Christmas Day. Turns out it belongs to his wife. Good one.TikTok Star Noah Glenn Carter's Family House Burned Down, They “Lost Everything”
Noah Glenn Carter told TikTok followers not to take their possessions for granted after revealing that a fire destroyed his family’s house.Mom Calls Out Grandparents Who Never Watch Their Grandkids, but Gush Over Them on Facebook
Afrustrated mom explains how some grandparents claim they want to be involved in their grandkids lives, but never actually want to make the effort.Landlord Literally Tries to Freeze His Tenant Out of an NYC Apartment — It Gets Worse
A woman living in a rent stabilized apartment in NYC is under siege from a landlord who is trying to force her out, using several awful tactics.High School Teacher Says Students Don’t Know How to Fold Paper “Hamburger Style”
A teacher on TikTok said her students don’t know how to fold paper to make cards. She blames most schools for the kids’ lack of creativity."It's Heart Wrenching" — Ballet Teacher Calls Out Parents for Kids' Bad Behavior
A ballet teacher is so distraught over girls' behavior in her class she wants to quit. She calls out the parenting, music, and social media.Woman's Ex Asks If He Can Send Her Flowers, She Sneakily Gives Him a Morgue's Address
Some exes just don’t know when to let go. One woman went to great lengths to make sure her married ex-fiancé knew they were over for good."Beware of the Real Trees" — Woman's Christmas Tree Is Infested With Praying Mantises
One Ohio woman's Christmas pine had a surprise infestation of praying mantises, but unfortunately, her story isn't as uncommon as we thought.Gen Alpha's Slang Even Makes Gen Zers Feel Old
Now that Gen Alpha is coming into their own, they have some opinions on Gen Z slang, and they even have new inexplicable slang themselves.“That Kid Definitely Doesn’t Have His License” — Driver’s Awkward Double Hit and Run Goes Viral
TikTokers are stunned at how this young man managed to get into not one, but two separate hit and run accidents on two parked cars in a matter of seconds.Hairstylist Records Altercation With Client Who Didn't Plan to Pay
A hairstylist was looking at her client's phone and saw that they weren't planning on paying. She recorded the aftermath and the altercation.Viral Video About a Girl Who Married Her Twin Brother Is Busted for Being Fake
Do people who post prank videos know that the scam is obvious to the viewer? A woman claimed she married her twin brother. It's not even funny.These Are the Songs Dominating TikTok as of 2023
TikTok has become a useful tool for many small artists, and these top songs on the app are evidence you truly can't beat the power of going viral.A Husband Is Texting His Wife About Dinner Too Early in the Day — It's Practically Yesterday
According to one woman, her husband texted her at an ungodly hour to ask about dinner. Is it ever too early to chew the fat about chewing the fat?"One Player Isn't Beating Your Team" — Youth Football Coach Demands to See Kid's Birth Certificate
In a viral video, a woman revealed that the opposing football team asked her for her son's birth certificate because they thought he might be too old."It's Somehow Cheaper to Eat Out" — Couple's Video About Cooking vs. Eating Out Is Spot On
In a relatable viral video, a couple revealed that it's cheaper to eat out than buy groceries to cook meals at home. Read on for the full story."I Am Left Traumatized" — CPS Raids Woman's Home in an Egregious Case of Mistaken Identity
A woman recounts her harrowing story on TikTok after people claiming to be CPS agents raided her home after mistaking her for someone else.A Savvy Shopper Discovered a Price Tag "Scam" While Shopping at Kohl's on Black Friday
A woman taking advantage of Black Friday deals made a shocking discovery while shopping at her local Kohl's. What we know about the apparent racket.Target Shopper Exposes the Store's Disappointing Black Friday Deals
In a now-viral video, a Target shopper revealed that the retail store's "Black Friday Deals" are a total scam. Read on for more details.“Do Employees Have to Sign NDAs?" — Woman Shows Price of Blueberry Pie at Erewhon
It’s no secret that the cost of living is too high for everyone. In 2023, a slice of Erewhon’s blueberry pie costs more than a fast food meal."Sometimes It's Essential to Lie" — Recruiter Lists Things You Should Always Lie About in a Job Interview
A recruiter says that "keeping it real" in a job interview is one of the worst things you can do: and listed all the things applicants should lie about.Woman’s Family Quit Buying Christmas Gifts — Says She’s Much Happier Doing This Instead
A woman explained why her and her family no longer do Christmas gifts in a viral TikTok and others thought she was making a lot of sense.“Is This Real?” — Woman’s Hinge Date Has Meltdown after She Makes Fun of His Mullet
A woman's post showing a Hinge date blowing up on her for making fun of his mullet went viral, but was it all just a joke?"Why Is It $44?" — Woman Angry Restaurant Adds Automatic Gratuity to Bill
A Sugar Factory customer's reaction to seeing automatic gratuity added to her bill has divided TikTokers, adding another chapter to the tipping debate.Most Dedicated DoorDasher of All Time: Gets Hit by Car, Still Completes Delivery Order
A popular DoorDasher who delivers food via bicycle in the Washington D.C. area recorded himself getting hit by a car and still completing his order.“Costco Should Have Rules against This” — Customers Slammed for Hoarding Thanksgiving Pies
Folks are documenting Costco pumpkin pie hoarders in what appears to be an attempt at shaming them into leaving some behind for other patrons.Guy Learns How to Do Nails to Save His Girlfriend Money and Got Seriously Good at Them
A woman documented her boyfriend's progress in painting nails, which started off as just a way for them to save some extra money.TikTok's Same Shirt Prank Proves That Women Are Masters of Pulling One Over on Their Significant Others
The popular TikTok challenge is usually involves women pranking their boyfriends and husbands into unknowingly wearing the same shirt to an event.What Does It Mean When Someone Talks About the Roman Empire on TikTok?
What does it mean when someone calls something their Roman Empire? Here's a breakdown of the rampant TikTok trend that started with another trend.Woman Finds a Bug Inside of Her Brand-New Candle, Ignites 'Jurassic Park' Comparison
When a woman finds a bug inside her brand-new candle, she freaks out and shares a video of it. But how is that even possible? It’s crazy.Internet Told Woman to Leave Husband for "Red Flag" Behavior, Now She Says He Was Joking
One woman shared a TikTok in which her husband ruined a puzzle she just finished. Alarmed by his behavior, users told her to leave him.White Santa and Black Santa's “Naughty or Nice” List Names Have Internet in Shambles
A retailer sold white and Black Santa figurines with vastly different names for each of the children the Santas send gifts to. Here's what went down/The Big Bank Challenge on TikTok Has Women Flaunting Their Major Assets
The big bank challenge is the latest trend on taking over TikTok, and some are wondering what the racy, somewhat suggestive challenge is.This Teacher Keeps Students Two Minutes After the Bell — to Watch ASMR Videos
One kindergarten teacher's video has outraged TikTok after she claims that she keeps students after the bell rings so they can watch an ASMR video.Licensed Counselor Explains Why People Shouldn’t Watch Family Vlogging Channels
A woman took to social media to beg her followers not to watch family vlogging channels. We break down the now viral video inside.Why Did This Little Boy Think His Friend Has Two Moms? — The Secret Is Not Wearing Makeup
A little boy mistakenly thought his classmate had two moms. The brutal truth is, it's the same mom but one has neglected to brush her hair.This Couple Found out They Were Cousins — and They Got Married Anyway
In what feels like a deleted scene from The Crown, a woman took to social media to tell the world she chose to marry her boyfriend, who is her cousinWoman Can't Find Her Roomba for Two Days, Later Learns It Was Out Roaming the Streets
One woman claims that after misplacing her Roomba vacuum, she discovered it had left the house by itself after it popped up on her Ring camera.“Fastest Cashier in the World” — Woman Scans Groceries Herself After Waiting for Help
After a cashier didn’t prioritize her groceries, one woman proved she could do the job herself. Here’s how the cashier (and the internet) responded!"I Don't Know Why I Didn't Notice This on the Walkthrough" — Woman's Apartment Has One Outlet
Things can get pretty dicey when you live in an old building. Just ask one woman whose new-to-her apartment has a single electrical outlet.A Middle School Principal Bans Leggings, Sparking Debate About How Men Sexualize Young Girls
When a middle school principal bans leggings, netizens debate on whether or not leggings are appropriate attire for school or if they're ban-worthy.tTikToker Toeknee Corrado Documented His Cancer Journey Through Comedy — He's Now in Complete Remission!
After sharing his cancer diagnosis in May 2023, Toeknee Corrado began documenting his journey on TikTok. He's now in complete remission!TikToker Marlene Benitez's Account Was Removed, and Now Some Think She Died
Marlene Benitez has had her TikTok account removed, which led many of her followers to wonder whether the popular user had died unexpectedly."It's a Boundary Issue" — Mother-in-Law "Surprises" Expecting Couple by Decorating Their Nursery While They Were Gone
A mother-in-law tried to surprise her son and daughter-in-law by decorating their future child's nursery, but her good deed wasn't received well."Why I’m Quitting Teaching" — Frustrated Teacher Finally Speaks Up
Teachers have had the rough end of the stick since the COVID-19 pandemic. One teacher took to social media to explain why she is quitting teaching.Woman Claims Black Friday "Is Not the Same," Sparking Debate
Black Friday went from one day of mayhem to a one month of online deals. One woman took to social media to talk about how the day is not the same."Check Everything!" — Woman Says Her Rental Car Had No Working Headlights
This woman's rental car had no headlights for the first leg of her drive. She complained to the rental company and even got a response."It's Just Completely Inappropriate" — Starbucks Barista Yells at Woman for Ordering "Skinny" Latte
In an absurd video, a woman revealed that a Starbucks barista yelled at her for ordering a "skinny" drink and told her she can't order it anymore.Woman Speaks Out About Doctors Blaming Her "Debilitating" Exhaustion on Her Weight
In a viral video, a woman shockingly revealed that her doctors blamed her severe exhaustion and migraines on her weight. Read on for the full story.
