Karmelo Anthony may have to sit in prison for a while for murdering Austin Metcalf, but at least he can take solace that the racial aspect of the crime has secured a place for him in popular culture. The New York Post reports on a new social media trend:

Supporters of 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony — sentenced this month to 35 years for stabbing 17-year-old Metcalf in the heart — dance with knives … pretending to stab themselves as the viral rap song “Austin Bop” plays in the background.

In case anyone was unclear what we are expected to celebrate on the new federal holiday established by John Cornyn et al.,

“Happy Juneteenth to the METCALF family 🥳” reads the caption on a recent Austin Bop clip in which a woman mimes stabbing herself and gagging.

Other activities by Karmelo Anthony fans include swatting his parents, which they have done three times.

Black Americans have started a trend called the “Austin Bop,” where they dance to a song made about Austin Metcalf’s death while reenacting the stabbing that claimed his life. pic.twitter.com/dL6JP1bJZI

— Right Angle News Network (@Rightanglenews) June 17, 2026

On a tip from DCGere.