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A fashion trend on TikTok turned controversial with real gunfire audio from a political event.
Creators faced backlash for using the sound to show outfit changes.
TikTok removed the trending sound, deleting videos and issuing guideline strikes to shock value accounts. -
A massive platform moderation battle has erupted on TikTok after a standard fashion transition trend took a dark, controversial turn.
Creators faced overwhelming backlash for using a viral audio clip containing real gunfire and screams from the real-life assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to show off alternative outfit changes.
In response to the growing internet outrage, TikTok completely pulled the plug on the trending sound overnight, scrubbing thousands of videos and handing out severe community guideline strikes to accounts chasing algorithmic shock value.
