Meaning of 'Blackbear phase' on TikTok explained
Find out the meaning of ‘Blackbear phase’ on TikTok as the confusing phrase floods the app.
It’s one of many bizarre sayings that are taking over the social media platform in April and people simply can’t keep up.
Many are just finding out the meaning of bunny, deer, fox and cat pretty as the new beauty trend intrigues internet users.
So, what is a ‘Blackbear phase’ on TikTok? Read on for a full explanation…
Meaning of ‘Blackbear phase’ on TikTok
‘Blackbear phase’ is a phrase people use to say they went through a period of time where they were obsessed with the music artist Blackbear.
It’s been popular on TikTok since 2021 when people discovered that everyone has gone through a similar phase where they loved his music for a few years.
Most people stopped listening but have suddenly rediscovered his songs in 2023 and are now going through the phase all over again.
Who is Blackbear?
Matthew Tyler Musto, better known as Blackbear, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Florida.
The 32-year-old has released six studio albums, his first being Deadroses in 2015 and most recent In Loving Memory in 2022.
He is also a member of the alternative hip hop duo Mansionz with singer-songwriter and has collaborated with a number of big artists.
This includes Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Gucci Mane, Ellie Goulding, Linkin Park, Billie Eilish, Maroon 5 and Pharrell Williams.
Blackbear has written songs for some big musicians too, including Justin Bieber’s boyfriend and G-Eazy’s These Things Happen.
Everyone went through a Blackbear phase
It’s not just TikTok where people are talking about their Blackbear phase, the trend has gone viral on Twitter too.
One person wrote: “Ok but like quick question, did anyone else have a Blackbear phase???”
“I do not trust people who didn’t have a Blackbear phase,” said another.
A third person added: “If you had a Blackbear phase we’re friends now.”
“Only hot people had a hardcore Blackbear phase,” someone else tweeted.