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Lil TerRio

Lil TerRio

Terrio Harshaw (better known as Lil TerRio, born July 29, 2007) is an dancer, meme, entertainer, and internet sensation from Georgia. He is recognised for his signature "ooh kill 'em" dance.

Rise to Fame

The "ooh kill 'em" dance by Lil TerRio

The "ooh kill 'em" dance by Lil TerRio

TerRio hails from Riverdale, Georgia. On June 19, 2013, the Vine account Maleek uploaded a video of Lil TerRio doing his signature pop dance. He uploaded subsequent videos throughout the next month and went viral online. In the clips, Cousin Maleek can be saying "ooh kill 'em" in a variety of waves to TerRio's moves.

Several athletes have imitated as part of their celebratory dances, including John Wall, DeSean Jackson, and Tavon Austin.

In February 2020, TerRio gained even more popularity, when he started posting rap freestyles on his Instagram with over 901,000 followers as of May, 2020.[14][15]

References in Pop Culture

On September 7, 2013, Meek Mill released the song "Ooh Kill 'Em" in honor of TerRio and featured audio from Maleek's video at the beginning of the song.

The phrase "Ooh Kill 'Em" was echoed by LeBron James in a Samsung commercial.[13]

Personal Life

Lil TerRio was born in Riverdale, Georgia and was raised by his single mother, who worked as a hairdresser.[13]

References

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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comDoing a variation of the "ooh kill em" dance after playing basketball
Mar 2, 2018, 4:17 AM
[2]
Citation Linkgenius.comMeek Mill Lil TeRio song
Mar 2, 2018, 3:56 AM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comLil Terio Entertaining the Pittsburgh Steelers In Locker Room
Mar 2, 2018, 3:57 AM
[4]
Citation Linkcomplex.comInterview with Lil TeRio
Mar 2, 2018, 3:52 AM
[5]
Citation Linkyoutube.comLil Terio Best Vine Compilation 1
Mar 2, 2018, 3:59 AM
[6]
Citation Linkfamousbirthdays.comLil TeRio Famous Birthdays
Mar 2, 2018, 3:53 AM
[7]
Citation Linkinstagram.comLil TeRio on Instagram
Mar 2, 2018, 3:53 AM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comLil Terio Greatest Moments #1
Mar 2, 2018, 3:59 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comthe popping variation of the "ooh kill em" dance
Mar 2, 2018, 4:21 AM
[10]
Citation Linkbleacherreport.comLil TeRio with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Mar 2, 2018, 3:54 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comThe "ooh kill em" dance by Lil TeRio
Mar 2, 2018, 4:19 AM
[12]
Citation Linkyoutube.comMeek Mill - Ooh Kill Em [Official Video]
Mar 2, 2018, 4:32 AM
[13]
Citation Linkwww.famousbirthdays.comTerRio on Famous Birthdays
Oct 17, 2019, 3:24 PM
[14]
Citation Linkwww.instagram.comTerRio's rap on Instagram
Jun 1, 2020, 4:53 PM
[15]
Citation Linkftw.usatoday.comLil Terrio returning to the internet as a rapper is exactly what 2020 needed
Jun 1, 2020, 5:03 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comLil TerRio pictured on his Instagram with his friend
Jun 1, 2020, 5:08 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comLil TerRio pictured on his Instagram
Jun 1, 2020, 5:09 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comLil TerRio pictured on his Instagram
Jun 1, 2020, 5:09 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comLil TerRio pictured on his Instagram
Jun 1, 2020, 5:09 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comLil TerRio pictured on his Instagram with his friends
Jun 1, 2020, 5:09 PM