10 YouTube videos you need to watch this week: Kendrick, Skibidi Toilet, and more
If you’re trying to stay in the know about what’s trending online, you’ve come to the right place.
Keeping up with what’s trending can be tricky, especially in today’s digital landscape, where things can go viral one minute and then be obsolete the next. So, we’ve identified 10 trending YouTube videos you should watch — or at least skim — to get you up to speed on what’s happening in culture.
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
The anticipated visual for Kendrick Lamar’s diss track addressed to Certified Lover Boy, rapper Drake, dropped last week. Released in early May, the Billboard No. 1 song was dubbed the Song of the Summer by fans. The music video premiered on July 4 and reached 41 million views less than a week later. Half of those views came within the first 24 hours.
“skibidi toilet 76 (part 1)”
This is the latest in the Skibidi Toilet series, which has captivated children and perplexed their parents since its debut in February of last year. This 3-minute video, posted to YouTube on July 6, has garnered nearly 17 million views and counting.
Eminem, “Tobey (feat. Big Sean & Babytron)“
Eminem’s latest song, “Tobey,” which features Big Sean and Babytron, has garnered over 8 million views since it dropped on July 2. Eminem is preparing to release his latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), on July 12. It will be the rapper’s fourth album release in four years.
Formula 1, “Race Highlights | 2024 British Grand Prix”
This highlight reel, posted on July 8, replays the must-see moments from the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, where longtime Mercedes driver and decorated Brit Lewis Hamilton sped into victory on his home turf the day before.
Agatha All Long Teaser Trailer
The teaser trailer for Marvel’s Agatha All Long was posted on July 8 and has accumulated nearly 6 million views. It’s still among the Top 20 videos currently trending on YouTube.
“We Rebuilt a Village”
From YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, a.k.a. MrBeast, the top creator on the platform, this video, posted on the “Beast Philanthropy” channel, has already surpassed 5 million views. MrBeast tells how he partnered with companies to help a woman on her mission to better a rural village in Zambia by building a solar array to provide the village with electricity and more.
“WrestleMania XL: Behind the Curtain“
This video, produced by the WWE documentaries team, has already garnered over 2 million views, giving audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the buildup and preparation for WrestleMania XL, which will take place on Aug. 6.
“Megan Thee Stallion gets an apology from Shannon Sharpe“
During this hour-long interview on the podcast Club Shay Shay, host Shannon Sharpe delves into the rise of thee hot girl, Megan Thee Stallion. Sharpe opens with an apology to Meg for an unsavory past joke. In addition to the apology making its rounds on social media and blogs, they also discuss the rapper’s meteoric rise in the industry in this lengthy interview.
“College Football 25 | Gameplay First Look”
This first look at the highly anticipated video game in EA’s NCAA series, College Football 25, gives players an exclusive glimpse at the game that’s been 10 years in the making.
“Minecraft but I survive in PVP CIVILIZATION”
YouTuber Evbo is known for making some of the best Minecraft gameplay videos online. This latest entry, about his life in the PVP civilization, is no exception. It’s accumulated over 2 million views.
