The Brief: The #RainOnMe dance is trending on TikTok. The dance by creator @aaronrenfree is marked by dancers moving raindrops across the screen using TikTok's "Rain Control" effect.
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Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande‘s new hit “Rain On Me” is getting the TikTok treatment. The electro-pop song is featured in the trending #RainOnMe dance challenge on TikTok. The new dance challenge consists of dancers using TikTok’s “Rain Control” effect while crossing their arms back and forth across their chest while rocking their hips from side to side. This causes the rain droplets to move around the screen, creating a dazzling display.
“Rain On Me” lyrics featured in #RainOnMe TikTok videos:
I’d rather be dry, but at least I’m alive
Rain on me, rain, rain
Rain on me, rain, rain
I’d rather be dry, but at least I’m alive
Rain on me, rain, rain
Rain on me
@aaronrenfree NEW DANCE ALERT! #rainonmechallenge #rainonme #ladygaga #arianagrande #dance #chanllenge #trending #foryoupage #foryou #fyp #fy #f #featureme #viral
The dance, which was created by @Aaronrenfree on May 22, features similar movements to that of the official music video, making for a fun TikTok challenge. The dance is currently featured on the “Discover” page while the associated hashtag #RainOnMe has already garnered over 70.3 million views.
Creator @Aaronrenfree uploaded his original video on May 22. At the time of publication, it has received over 157,900 views and 12,600 likes. Soon other TikTokers jumped on the trend.
@chenisejohnson #rainonme @aaronrenfree #dancechallenge #rainonmedance #blackgirlmagic
@locky_brownlie It’s a bop! ☔️ #fyp #foryourpage #dancechallenge #dance #ladygaga #arianagrande #rainonme DC: @aaronrenfree
Some TikTokers added their own special effects, like @okayword who added a four-way split screen.
@okayword LITERALLY WHAT A BOP ☔️😩 — dc: @aaronrenfree #walkingonadream #rainonme #dancechallenge #gay #arianagrande #ladygaga #fyp