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TikTok's 'Group 7' Trend Explodes from Musician's Algorithm Experiment
21 Oct
Summary
- Musician Sophia James tests TikTok algorithm with 7 videos
- 7th video unexpectedly goes viral, sparking 'Group 7' trend
- Trend becomes an inside joke, with users claiming membership
On October 17, 2025, musician Sophia James (@sophiajamesmusic) posted a series of 7 videos on TikTok, each using her original song "So Unfair." Frustrated by the platform's unpredictable algorithm, she called it a "science experiment" to see which video would get the most reach.
Surprisingly, Sophia's 7th video in the series unexpectedly blew up, gaining over 4 million views - far surpassing the others. In the viral clip, she declared, "If you're watching this video, you're in Group 7... I don't know what that says about you, but you're in Group 7 -- welcome!"
From there, the 'Group 7' trend took on a life of its own. TikTok users began joking that being part of Group 7 made them elite, creating content themed around the "Group 7 energy." Many now treat the label as an inside joke or badge of honor, despite it having no actual meaning.
