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What does "My Shayla" mean on TikTok? Words trend on X as users mourn app shutdown


Published on 2025-01-20 00:44:24 - MSN
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  • On January 19, 2025, the term My Shayla began to trend on X after TikTok went dark online, enacting the law banning the app in the United States.

The article discusses the viral trend of the phrase "My Shayla" on TikTok, which has also spread to X (formerly Twitter) as users mourn the potential shutdown of the app. "My Shayla" refers to a song by Shayla, a character from the animated series "The Proud Family," which has been remixed and used in various TikTok videos. The trend gained momentum as a form of protest and nostalgia following reports that TikTok might be banned in the U.S. due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership. Users have been posting videos and messages with the hashtag #MyShayla to express their attachment to the platform and their opposition to its potential closure. The phrase has become a symbol of the community's resistance and a way to reminisce about the app's cultural impact.

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