What’s Hot This Week: Quirky Filters, Inner Beasts, and a Fresh Take on Your Fave Song

We can't promise these trends will make you TikTok famous overnight, but you'll definitely find a few ideas for easy, fun videos to light up your feed. Read on if you're ready for likes and comments to start rolling in!

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🎶 “Omg did you hear the drama about …” Trend

This trend has been spotted doing great on TikTok and Instagram for some time now. And if you think gossiping does nothing but drain your energy, this is your sign to film your video right now. The original sound already has over 50K clips, with three thousand clips added in the last 24 hours. The song starts with an instrumental rendition of Blackbird and then goes silent for a few seconds. Creators are using this transition to show how they're enjoying summer peace in the countryside or just living their lives, free from other people's drama.

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How to use the sound. You can start with a clip of you doing something that hints at peace and tranquility, like reading a book, sipping a drink, or simply smiling at the camera. Then, transition to a relaxing outdoor setting—a park, backyard, or any quiet natural place. Make sure to time the transition with the silent part of the sound and end the video before the music comes back. Finally, add the overlay text: “omg did you hear the drama about” for the first clip and “no” for the second clip. This is the original trend, but if you’re in a cheeky mood and actually live for the drama hehe, do this: start just like described above, then add a third clip when the music returns, looking sly with the text: “just kidding I’m the queen/king of drama.”

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🎶 “My favorite animal is me” Trend

What would you say when asked about your favorite animal—cat, horse, lion? The answer is wrong! Your favorite animal is YOU. This is precisely what this trend is all about: you share what makes you turn into a raging beast or a fun-loving creature (it works for both negative and positive triggers). It’s often paired with ‘Work’ by Iggy Azalea, but the song contains strong language that might not suit everyone's feed. Ultimately, it’s more about the overlay text than the sound itself. So, find a song that you vibe with and have fun with it.

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How to use the sound. Use a video of yourself either looking sassy or super innocent to play up the contrast between your cute face and your inner beast. Then, add the overlay text in this format: “My favorite animal is me when [something that makes you snap].” If you choose to give it more of a positive spin—like your hip-shaking beast when a Shakira song comes on—it can be a fun transition to include a second clip showing off this side of you in action.

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‍⚡Pro Tip: The "My favorite animal is me" trend doesn't have any specific hashtags trending together with it, so you have the freedom to choose ones that best match your video's theme and help get your content noticed. With Hashtag Expert, you don't have to worry about messing this part up. Just enter a keyword related to your video, and you'll get a list of hashtags to pick from.

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🎶 Too Sweet – The Macarons Project

Remember the times when you couldn’t scroll TikTok and Instagram for 5 seconds straight without hearing this song by Hozier? Before you can start missing it, it's back in a slightly different version. And we're loving it just as much as the original! It's featured in over 10K clips in the last 24 hours alone, so save it and use it for your content ASAP. Feel free to get creative and add your own twist, as this versatile audio isn't tied to any specific trend.

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How to use the sound. The fire crackling sound in the background suggests that the obvious choice would be to pair it up with any kind of nature shots. Think highlights from an RV trip, a love letter to the mountains, a camping review, a slow morning in a peaceful setting—well, you get the idea. Videos featuring cozy, homey interiors set to this song are also among our favorites.

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🎶 The “I Am Flying” TikTok Filter

If you don’t mind looking silly, this trend is for you—imagine your head on a cartoon body zooming through space and time. But hey, your chances of hitting the FYP page might skyrocket, so why not give it a shot? This fun filter has been getting a lot of attention on TikTok lately, with over 2.5 million clips. Creators are using it to share everyday moments of pure joy that make them feel like they're flying. You can pair it with any song of your choice, but take a closer look at Return to Innocence by Enigma. You might be following the footsteps of thousands of creators before you, but the song’s signature chant really beautifully captures the mood.

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How to use the sound. The viral potential of your TikTok hinges on nailing the overlay text. Make it a detailed situation that resonates with your audience and makes them giggle because they see themselves in it. A few examples from us would be: “Me after finding the perfect meme for my group chat” or “When I find an extra fry at the bottom of the bag.” For visuals, you can use a single video with the filter or create a transition. For example, start with a clip of you pulling that one last fry from the bag, then transition to the filter as the chant begins.

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🎶 Mamushi – Megan Thee Stallion

Wrapping up this week’s trends with a little dance challenge so everyone feels included. It's a song collab between Megan Thee Stallion and Japanese artist Yuki Chiba, dropped at the end of June. It's been sitting comfortably in the top 3 trending songs for a while, according to TikTok's Creative Center. More than 160K clips since its release do say something about its virality. The audio is especially popular in the USA, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa.

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How to use the sound. There’s a dance routine going around that you can replicate—check Megan Thee Stallion’s account for the moves from the OG. But don't feel limited to just dancing. Creators are having fun with the idea that it’s a collab between a Black and a Japanese artist, showing off their own backgrounds. And fun fact: Mamushi is a type of venomous snake. Who knows, maybe this will spark some creative ideas for you!

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