FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — The Renegade. If there’s a tween or teen in your life, then you’ve seen it.
The dance is choreographed to the song “Lottery” by Atlanta rapper K Camp and posted all over the video-sharing app TikTok. But did you know the dance moves are local too?
It was originally choreographed by 14-year-old Jalaiah Harmon.
The Fayetteville teen recorded herself doing the now globally famous dance in her bedroom with her friend Kaliyah Davis.
They posted it to Funimate and Instagram in September 2019. But truthfully, that’s not where you’ll know The Renegade from.
The dance went viral after Tik Tok influencer Charli D’Amelio posted herself doing The Renegade on her own account.
Problem is, D’Amelio did not give Harmon credit for what she created and yet D’Amelio took the dance and herself to worldwide fame.
Even celebrities got in on the fun:
Lizzo
The only Renegade video I care about. @lizzo always does it better, looking like a whole music video pic.twitter.com/JjVdDTi8If
— Gordita (@GeminiDaze) January 18, 2020
Tameka “Tiny” Harris
But now Harmon is finally getting her due. While, Harmon watched her dance go viral and others got credit for it, grew their social media following and even saw ad money pop into their account for it, she fought for recognition.
All Harmon wanted was credit.
Now, slowly, but surely, it’s coming.
K Camp posted a video to Twitter last Friday, thanking Harmon for helping make his song become “the biggest in the world.”
Thank you Jalaiah and Skylar for helping make lottery the BIGGEST song in the world. Tell the blogs eat it up! pic.twitter.com/HOo2jy5TAH
— K CAMP (@kcamp) February 15, 2020
Harmon performed The Renegade at the NBA All-Star game at Chicago’s United Center over the weekend.
Jalaiah, creator of Renegade, performs at the NBA All-Star Game! pic.twitter.com/w5qtYTrjeh
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2020
She even collaborated with D’Amelio and posted on her social accounts the two performing it together.
we learned the OG renegade from Jalaiah and had so much fun! ❤️ Show her love! pic.twitter.com/EWjlPMJ0bD
— addison rae (@whoisaddison) February 16, 2020
Side by side, it’s clear who created the dance and who is simply trying to keep up with the moves.
And the recognition didn’t stop there. Thousands across social media, including former first lady Michelle Obama and the co-founder of Twitter, made sure the metro Atlanta native got the credit she deserves.
Jalaiah, you crushed it—love seeing your talent shine! https://t.co/VZfMOe6nyT
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 19, 2020
I’ve been practicing behind the scenes @TamronHallShow for months!!!! Now I know who to thank!! Go Jalaiah 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽👇🏾 https://t.co/D3teiUgBxW
— Tamron Hall (@tamronhall) February 16, 2020
Give this girl ALL her flowers, praise, love, support, opportunities and CREDIT!!! Definitely giving me #BringItOn flashbacks 🤔🤗 https://t.co/8FcIIkoLqE
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) February 15, 2020
Black Twitter went over and beyond and got Jalaiah her spotlight in a span of 48 hours. LOL. That's crazy.
— Astasia Williams (@AstasiaWill) February 17, 2020
Hey guys @jalaiah is now on Twitter. Shoot her a follow and show her some love. https://t.co/wyIgoySDzf
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) February 18, 2020
Thanks for joining Twitter! https://t.co/VxXwRQ5snZ
— jack 🌍🌏🌎 (@jack) February 18, 2020
Everytime I see a headline with Jalaiah, imma retweet it. There’s been too many times black people get no recognition for OUR GREATNESS and i’m sick of it. And i’m so glad K Camp found the REAL creator and gave her a chance to shine. Retweet for clear skin. https://t.co/NXCweb5tZg
— Eri (@issalookbyeri) February 15, 2020
She's a part of our school district and a student at @FCHSTigers! We are so proud of her!
— Fayette County Public Schools (@fcboe) February 19, 2020
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