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College DJ's Unexpected Remix Becomes Surprise Hit on TikTok
23 Oct
Summary
- Peculiar remix of "What's Up?" and "Beez in the Trap" goes viral on TikTok
- Remix created by anonymous college DJ Aux Lord, who never expected it to take off
- Trend boosts Spotify streams for Nicki Minaj and 4 Non Blondes songs
In the past few weeks, a peculiar remix of 4 Non Blondes' "What's Up?" and Nicki Minaj's "Beez in the Trap" has taken the TikTok platform by storm. The trend has seen everyone from celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter and Demi Lovato to public figures like Malala Yousafzai and Simone Biles participate.
The viral sound, which blends Linda Perry's signature vocals with Minaj's iconic rap, was created by an Ohio-based college senior who goes by the name Aux Lord. Aux Lord, who has a background in classical piano and is currently studying psychology, initially posted the remix to their TikTok page back in August, never expecting it to gain such widespread popularity.
