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Key Points Viral TikTok mashup of “What’s Up?” and “Beez in the Trap” features J.Lo and Linda Perry. Perry’s appearance sparks excitement and calls for a Nicki Minaj collaboration. Perry says the mashup is “ridiculous in all the best ways” and loves Nicki Minaj. If you’ve spent any time scrolling through TikTok or Instagram Reels lately, chances are you’ve heard that remix — the viral mashup of 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?” and Nicki Minaj’s “Beez in the Trap.” The sound has become one of the most recognizable on the app, inspiring everyone from Sabrina Carpenter to Demi Lovato to Malala Yousafzai to the cast of Dancing With the Stars to lip-sync along. And now, two absolute legends have entered the chat: Jennifer Lopez and Linda Perry herself. The multi-hyphenate superstar posted her take on the trend this week, and she didn’t come alone. In the clip, Lopez kicks things off by lip-syncing Perry’s iconic opening line — “I wake up in the morning and I step outside” — from the 1993 4 Non Blondes hit. As the camera pans around, the surprise reveal is none other than Linda Perry herself, jumping in to mouth Nicki Minaj’s fierce “B—–s ain’t s—, and they ain’t say nothin’” verse. The unexpected pairing sent social media into full meltdown mode. Oops! We’re unable to load this content right now. View directly on TikTok Two Icons, One Viral Sound The video marks one of Perry’s first major TikTok appearance since only recently joining the app, and she’s clearly having fun with it. In the comments, the singer-songwriter behind “What’s Up?” greeted fans with a cheeky, “What’s up, TikTok???” Fans flooded the post with excitement over the crossover no one saw coming. “This is iconic as s—!” one user wrote, while another declared, “The trend has officially been WON.” Many praised Perry’s unexpected return to the spotlight: “I think people have 100% underestimated how much presence Linda Perry has in the music world. She’s worked with SO many artists,” one commenter noted. Others were quick to call for the next logical step — a real-life collaboration with Nicki Minaj herself. “Please Linda… get Nicki to do this, not no J.Lo,” one fan teased. Another added, “C’mon Linda, we’re waiting for that Nicki collab! I love that my 9-year-old knows your music now.” 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Linda Perry Reacts to the Remix and Hints at a Dream Collab In a statement to Rolling Stone, Perry called the viral mashup “ridiculous in all the best ways,” admitting that it’s what convinced her to finally download TikTok. Earlier this month, she joined artist Sophia Treadway for her first-ever lip-sync video using the sound, but teaming up with Lopez clearly brought things to another level. “I think everyone is trying to get Nicki and me to do one together,” Perry said. “It would be fun, and the best part is? I love Nicki Minaj!” Between Lopez’s playful star power and Perry’s iconic grunge-rock energy, the TikTok has become an instant fan favorite — a cross-generational moment uniting ‘90s nostalgia, Y2K pop glamour, and Gen Z meme culture all in one. Whether or not Nicki Minaj joins in next, one thing’s for sure: J.Lo and Linda Perry just made the “What’s Up?” trend the internet’s new favorite duet.
