3OH!3’s 2008 Song ‘Richman’ Is Suddenly Everywhere on TikTok — and the Duo Is Loving It
If your TikTok feed has recently been flooded with people dancing alongside clones of themselves, you’re not alone. The 2008 track “RICHMAN” by electronic duo 3OH!3 has gone viral on the platform, giving the band an unexpected wave of attention nearly two decades after the song’s release.
How the Trend Took Off
The viral moment centers on a creative video format: users film two versions of themselves, with one in the front lip-synching to the song and a second version in the back twerking. The trend gained massive popularity thanks to a TikTok dance video created by a user named Vega. The dance itself originated from an animation created by TikTok user Horiandru.
The band didn’t let the moment pass without comment. 3OH!3 posted their own TikTok acknowledging the trend — a video of them walking happily outside with the words “how is it 2008 again” displayed on screen, along with the caption, “Wild to see RICHMAN trending in 2026, thanks for all the videos using our song.”
Who Is 3OH!3?
3OH!3, pronounced “three oh three,” consists of members Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte. The duo is best known for their 2008 single “Don’t Trust Me,” which was the lead single from their second album. The band is associated with the scene subculture.
Beyond their own hits, the pair has built an impressive resume behind the scenes. Motte told OnMilwaukee, “It’s interesting. When we started, we had no experience in the music business. Now, we’ve done a lot of writing and production for other artists, from Ariana Grande to BTS to Maroon 5 to Max and Lil Jon. So we’ve had amazing experiences, and you get to hone your craft because you’re writing constantly.”
A Full-Fledged Comeback
The TikTok virality comes at a fitting time. The duo has been making a return to music starting in 2025, releasing two singles titled “Slushie” and “Hit Me Harder.”
Foreman told OnMilwaukee in December 2025 of “Slushie,” “The concept and the chorus and the production was just a pretty quick outpouring. We were like, ‘This is fun. This is exactly the spirit of how we started.’ It’s evolved, but I don’t think we’re over-curating too much. We put a lot of care into it.”
Back on the Road
Fans looking to see the duo live have plenty of opportunities. 3OH!3 has been on tour with Simple Plan, Bowling For Soup and LØLØ on the “Bigger Than You Think! Tour.” The tour spans summer 2025 and includes 2026 dates, serving as a celebration of Simple Plan’s 25th anniversary, with major stops across North America.
The band is also set to perform at Vans Warped Tour in 2026, along with other appearances throughout the U.S. Ticket details are available here.
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