Disturbing New TikTok Trend Celebrates The Murder Of Austin Metcalf (opens in new tab)

A disturbing new trend on social media celebrates the violent murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.Youths are shockingly dancing to a song dubbed the “Austin Bop” and mimicking stabbing motions. Metcalf was fatally stabbed by Karmelo Anthony at a track meet in 2025. The trend appears to be racially charged, with some young black people mocking Metcalf, who was white, after Anthony was found guilty of murder.“Disgusting new TikTok trend called the ‘Austin Bop’ has exploded among young black Ka...