Curious about TikTok’s viral ‘Money Talks’ trend? The latest sensation has swept across the internet and has users posting videos featuring a catchy remix of a classic hit. The trend has sparked widespread engagement, with thousands of creators jumping in.
Here’s everything you need to know about the ‘Money Talks’ trend, its origins, how it works, and the reactions it has generated.
Money Talks trend on TikTok explained
TikTok’s ‘Money Talks’ trend has gained significant traction. In this trend, users are creating videos set to a slowed-down remix of “Dirty Cash (Money Talks)” by The Adventures of Stevie V.
The trend features creators, mostly men, lip-syncing the phrase “money talks” and flicking their tongues toward the camera. This motion is timed to sync with a sound effect that mimics the noise of a money-counting machine. Since emerging in January this year, the trend has appeared in over 228,000 videos, many of which have gained millions of views.
The trend has sparked mixed reactions among TikTok users. Some find the videos entertaining, while others have labeled them as “cringe.” Comment sections on related videos contain remarks from viewers expressing discomfort or annoyance at the trend’s widespread presence. Some users have requested that the trend fade away, while others continue to engage with it, either by participating or resharing clips.
Satirical takes on the trend have also gone viral. Influencer James Charles uploaded a clip — How are people not getting the ick from this trend. TikToker Haleyybaylee also created a parody in which she can be seen dressed as a man, exaggerating the trend’s movements. Her video, captioned, “In what world is this attractive? I’m sorry, I’m cringing,” referenced the trend’s popularity among male users.
Other TikTokers have incorporated different interpretations of the trend. For instance, creator deadxsirius replaced the tongue-flicking motion with their pet snake mimicking the movement. These alternative versions have contributed to the trend’s continued presence on the platform.
The trend remains popular on TikTok, with new variations continuing to emerge.
