In 2019, 15-year-oldJalaiah Harmonchoreographed one of the most viral dance routines the internet has ever seen.
Lizzo and Alex Rodriguez had a go at the Renegade.
Kourtney Kardashian even turned her hand to the routine.
SinceThe New York Timesprofiled her in 2020, however, her life has changed.
But did you know that Harmon initially choreographed the moves that have made her famous just for fun?
Her fight to get recognized, on the other hand, has been long and arduous.
I used to make dances all the time.
So it was just normal for me," Harmon toldVarietyin 2020.
“It was just another dance that I hadcreated one day.
But I didn’t know it was going to go viral.
“Teen Vogueoutlined that Harmon posted the dance on Instagram before going to dance practice.
But the artist has since made her talents known.
In February 2020,The New York Timesprofiled her, helping Harmon gain the recognition she deserved.
He toldVulturethat he’s “truly inspired by her.”
And Harmon’s got some other fans in pretty high places.
She can count Michelle Obama as an admirer.
Harmon told Variety, “[Obama] tweeted the NBA All-Stars video.”
