The video remained largely forgotten until February 2019, when an investigation by BuzzFeed News brought it back into the spotlight. By this point, Blippi was a multi-million dollar franchise, making the discovery of such explicit past content a major scandal for the brand.
Stevin John issued a public apology stating that he made the video years before he conceived the idea of Blippi. He admitted that at the time, he was trying to make a name for himself through viral comedy, but he regretted the nature of the content once he pivoted to children's education.
But is the “Blippi Harlem Shake” video real? And can you still find the original on YouTube?
As of 2026, . Stevin John’s team has pivoted hard toward polished, educational, brand-safe content — making a chaotic 2013 meme video unlikely to resurface officially.
Hundreds of versions popped up — from office cubicles to college dorms to the U.S. Army. But a Blippi version? That’s where things get blurry.
The video remained largely forgotten until February 2019, when an investigation by BuzzFeed News brought it back into the spotlight. By this point, Blippi was a multi-million dollar franchise, making the discovery of such explicit past content a major scandal for the brand.
Stevin John issued a public apology stating that he made the video years before he conceived the idea of Blippi. He admitted that at the time, he was trying to make a name for himself through viral comedy, but he regretted the nature of the content once he pivoted to children's education.
But is the “Blippi Harlem Shake” video real? And can you still find the original on YouTube?
As of 2026, . Stevin John’s team has pivoted hard toward polished, educational, brand-safe content — making a chaotic 2013 meme video unlikely to resurface officially.
Hundreds of versions popped up — from office cubicles to college dorms to the U.S. Army. But a Blippi version? That’s where things get blurry.
