Viral songs: Newsjacking

6 viral songs: Newsjacking, traced from the first post to the peak with sources. 67% started on YouTube. Median 32 days from first post to peak.

Cases
6
Median Spread Score
59
Most started on
YouTube67%
First post to peak
32 days

By mechanic

All92Controversy38Response chain36Sound or audio meme32Challenge23Underdog13Maker origin13Identity badge10Creator relay9Real-world spectacle8Remixable template8Revival7Pairing7Transgression7Newsjacking6

I'm Not Racist

66
Joyner Lucas - I'm Not Racist

155.7M views

INDUSTRY BABY

62
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow - INDUSTRY BABY (Official Video)

64M impressions

All Eyes on Me

59
Cover artwork for All Eyes On Me (Song Only).

2.5K sold

Evo-Devo (Despacito Biology Parody)

38
Evo-Devo (Despacito Biology Parody) | A Capella Science

5M views

Yes We Can (will.i.am)

36
Yes We Can (will.i.am): cover art

Scarface's Tiny Desk Concert

35
Scarface: Tiny Desk Concert

1.9M impressions

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