A viral trend has recently resurged on social media: the "I Was Raised By" challenge. This trend—which debuted back in 2020—is pretty straightforward, as it's simply about one shouting out their parents by sharing some of their best throwback pics.
The challenge typically begins with a TikToker showing themself on-screen accompanied by text along the lines of "A Karen raised you, I was raised by [insert parent's name here]." Then, a montage of photos from back in the day begins to show on screen to the sound of "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)" by Mint Condition, showing that the trend's all about celebrating parents while they were young adults.
While people from all walks of life are participating in this challenge, a select group of fortunate people has essentially made it their own: celebrity kids. Let's see who shouted out their high-profile parents on social media and check out the throwbacks.
Destiny Jones—the daughter of legendary rapper Nas—got in on the trend. Viewers can see an array of photos showing Nas being on "daddy duty" with a young Jones.
"Y'all were raised by 'Chads,' I was raised by Nasir," she captioned her TikTok video.
@destinyqgtm I miss Childhood ????❤️ #fyp
#trendingsounds
#trendingchallenge
#daddiesgirl
#raisedbychallenge
#raisedbychads
#raisedbydad
#breakingmyheartgirl
♬ original sound – ✨Just vibe✨
Story Lumpkin, Ginuwine's daughter, made a similar TikTok showing off her R&B-singing father during his prime.
@storyasaundra Introducing ✨Elgin✨#fyp
#fypシ
#90s
#90sthrowback
♬ original sound – Mr.getleft
However, this trend isn't just for the children of musicians, as former NBA star Allen Iverson's daughter—Tiaura Iverson—showed some older photos of her superstar dad.
@tiauraiverson
Brandy's well-known daughter, Sy'rai Smith, also jumped on the "I Was Raised By" challenge. It's worth noting that Smith also strayed from the pack by sampling "Bang Bang Bang Bang" by Sohodolls instead of the usual song.
@syraismith lol @Jayye Michael and @Chase made me do it ???? #fyp @brandy ♬ original sound – koda242
Wu-Tang's very own Method Man wasn't free from garnering a TikTok shout out, as Cheyenne Smith—his daughter—showed him off with a series of pics that spanned from the 1990s to present day.
@ceesmizz My bestie fo lyfeeee❤️❤️❤️ #dontgobreakingmyheart
#fyp
#tiktok
#parents
#duet
#hashtag
♬ original sound – ✨Just vibe✨
Comedienne Luenell's daughter, Da'Nell, honored her with a TikTok as well. While most of Luenell's photos were fairly recent, the very first one appears to be a portrait from her high school or college days.
@itsdanelledoee Funniest momma EVER @TheOfficialLuenell #mom
#fyp
#foryourpage
#karens
#Luenell
#moms
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Kirk Franklin's daughter, Kennedy Franklin, chose to bring out some throwbacks of her mother—Tammy Franklin—for her video. While Tammy was the definite focus of Kennedy's upload, Kirk was also present in one photo.
@kennedyfranklin6 Tammy has always been that girl!✨ #yallwereraisedbykaren
#karen
#karens
#mom
#fyp
#foryourpage
#viral
#moms
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Finally, Harlem Taylor—whose father is The Game—featured some of the rapper's older pics in a video of his own, reminding fans of how the artist looked before his face tatt days.
@theycallmeharlem #greenscreen #fyp #vibes ♬ original sound – ✨Just vibe✨
What do you think about the "I Was Raised By" challenge?
