When Did Dabbing Become Popular?

The dance had a surge in popularity throughout mid-2014. In early 2014 the Migos performed at the Paramount Theater in Springfield Massachusetts. The Dab was introduced to the Migos and Quality Control by Peter Thomson (Coach K was present at the time).

When did dabbing start trending?

From dance move to meme, let's discuss the dab. Originating from the hip-hop scene in Atlanta, the dab became mainstream popular after some professional football players adopted it as a celebratory gesture during games in August 2015.

Who started the trend of dabbing?

Back in October, Cam Newton sparked a nationwide dance craze by hitting the 'Dab' to celebrate first downs and touchdowns. Though the dance was created by rap group Migos, and first introduced to the NFL by Bengals running back Jeremy Hill, Newton is widely credited for making the dance popular.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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