TikTok Trends in May

Every month, TikTok users create unique and engaging content that often becomes trends within the community. In May, users found creative ways to stay active and express themselves, showcasing clean transitions, reflecting on old friendships, and giving glimpses into their homes during the pandemic. Despite social distancing, they managed to stay connected and highlight their personalities. Towards the end of May, the TikTok community also showed support for the Black Lives Matter movement, with footage of protests demanding justice gaining momentum on the platform. Hashtags like #blacklivesmatter, #blackvoicesheard, #blm, #justiceforgeorgefloyd, and #protest became sources of inspiration. In the next month's report, we will delve deeper into this topic.

Let's take a look at some of the trends from May. The #WipeItDown challenge took over TikTok with its catchy song, seamless transitions, and unique characters. Users wiped down a mirror as their normal selves before revealing an alternate outfit or costume. Initially popular within the Cosplay community, this trend quickly spread to everyday users, top creators, and even celebrities like Jason Derulo.

The #GonnaBeFriends trend celebrated friendships, showcasing the stories of creators meeting their best friends. Set to the song 'We're Going To Be Friends' by The White Stripes, creators made montages of old videos and photographs from the time they met their best friends. This heartwarming trend highlighted the importance of friendship.

With the #MyCrib trend, creators showed off their homes during quarantine, adding authentic sounds and logos from the MTV Cribs show. From custom house buses to stylish studios, these videos demonstrated that home decor can fit any space.

The most watched video of the month featured @willsmith and @chrisashley, and the top effect was the Yearbook 2020, which mimicked high school yearbooks and gave out superlatives. This effect became popular when paired with the song 'Movin' Right Along' by Fozzie Bear and Kermit the Frog from The Muppets.

The hottest TikTok track of May was 'Party Girl' by StaySolidRocky, which became the anthem for essential workers and gained popularity through dance trends.

In the creator spotlight, @king.science stood out with their colorful and imaginative videos, blending animation with live-action footage. This talented creator's unique style and trippy vibes captivated viewers.

Overall, May was a month filled with creative trends, heartfelt moments, and support for important movements. TikTok continues to be a platform where users can express themselves and connect with others in unique and engaging ways.