'Corn Kid' Tariq Named South Dakota's 'Corn-bassador' — Everything to Know About the Viral Star

Photo: Governor Kristi Noem/Twitter

Corn is having a moment — and it’s all thanks to a 7-year old boy named Tariq.

Now known as the “Corn Kid,” the viral star appeared ina video on Recess Therapy, which posts hilariously sweet clips from interviews with host Julian Shapiro-Barnum.

Music group, The Gregory Brothers, also known as Schmoyoho on Youtube and TikTok, turned the interview snippets into acatchy remixthat has gone viral on TikTok.

Most recently, the Corn Kid was named South Dakota’s official “Corn-bassador.” On Saturday, Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive proclamation, declaring his new title, while Tariq also visited the state’sCorn Palace. The attraction features corn murals, fun activities and has a corn mascot, who Tariq got to meet, according to photos inthe governor’s tweet.

Governor Kristi Noem/Twitter

As a result of his unexpected fame, the Corn Kid created his own TikTok account, @kornboyofficial, in which he shares even more content chronicling his love of the starchy vegetable.

On Sunday, the accountshared a clipof Tariq driving through corn fields on his way to the South Dakota-based palace. “My babies!” he quipped.

“I can’t imagine a more beautiful thing#itscorn🌽,” he captioned the post, using quotes from Tariq’s original video.

source: people.com