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What is ‘Austin Bop’? Vile new TikTok trend has Karmelo Anthony supporters dancing, reenacting Austin Metcalf's murder

Hindustan Times

June 17, 2026

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In the new TikTok trend, Karmelo Anthony supporters dance while making repeated thrusting and stabbing motions toward the chest to mock Austin Metcalf’s murder.

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