⚡ Even after her passing, Tina Turner is proving she’s still simply the best. A new viral movement on TikTok — the #RollWithTina trend — has exploded across the platform, bringing her music, her moves, and her unstoppable energy to a whole new generation.
What started as a small fan challenge quickly turned into a global phenomenon. The trend invites users to recreate Tina’s signature strut from her “Proud Mary” performances — heels, fringe, and all — or to share videos celebrating resilience and self-confidence under the tagline “Roll with Tina.” Within just two weeks, the hashtag has surpassed 500 million views, and clips using her songs have flooded feeds from Los Angeles to Lagos.
💬 “It’s not just a dance — it’s an attitude,” said one creator in a viral post. “Tina’s energy was about strength, grace, and fire. #RollWithTina is our way of saying: keep moving forward, no matter what.”
The trend was sparked by a fan edit combining Turner’s legendary 1982 “Proud Mary” performance with a motivational caption: “Roll through life like Tina — strong, shining, unstoppable.” The clip struck a chord, inspiring thousands to post their own videos — from drag queens nailing her iconic shimmy, to teens discovering her music for the first time, to older fans sharing memories of seeing her live.
Even celebrities have joined in. Singer Lizzo posted her own take on “Nutbush City Limits” in full Tina-inspired fringe, while Zendaya captioned her video, “For the Queen — forever rolling.”
Turner’s estate has warmly embraced the trend, posting an official tribute video featuring snippets from fan clips and classic stage moments. The caption reads:
💬 “She taught the world to keep rolling — and we still are. #RollWithTina.”
Cultural critics are calling the phenomenon more than just a viral moment — it’s a digital revival of Turner’s legacy, showing how her message of empowerment continues to resonate. “Tina embodied survival, rhythm, and authenticity,” wrote one music journalist. “#RollWithTina proves that her spirit transcends generations, genres, and even platforms.”
Fans say the challenge feels joyful and healing — a collective celebration of her life, power, and positivity. One user wrote, “Every time I see these videos, I hear her voice in my head: ‘We never, ever do nothing nice and easy.’” Another added, “It’s not about copying her — it’s about carrying her energy forward.”
From the streets of Tokyo to college dorms in Texas, the movement has turned Tina Turner’s anthems into soundtracks of self-belief for millions. The most-used songs in the trend are “Proud Mary,” “The Best,” and “What’s Love Got to Do with It” — all surging back onto global charts.
As one fan perfectly summed it up:
💬 “Decades later, she’s still teaching us how to move — with strength, with joy, with soul. That’s the Tina effect.”