What is TikTok’s “Bugatti” trend which has resurfaced? All about viral Ace Hood’s 2013 hit

A TikTok trend known as “I woke up in a new Bugatti” has resurfaced, with several creators now humorously mocking how it was originally done. The trend shows people sitting on the floor, pretending to drive a car as someone off camera pulls their feet to slide them out of the frame.

The videos use Ace Hood’s 2013 hit “Bugatti,” featuring the famous line, “I woke up in a new Bugatti.” But interestingly, the ones getting the most views are the ones where things don’t go as planned. One such video was posted by Austin Skovran and Tiffani Chance, known for her role in the reality television series "Little Women: Dallas."

The TikTok video showed Chance wearing a helmet as she is wiped off camera by Skovran at lightning speed. But when it's comes to Skovran, the end up bursting into laughter as Chance finds it difficult to pull him out of the frame quickly. "I knew that wasn't going to work," Skovran said, as Chance falls to the ground. As of July 14, 2025, the video had garnered more than 23 million views.

What is the 'Bugatti Challenge' and when did it start?

TikTok’s “I woke up in a new Bugatti” trend showcases wild couple pranks set to Ace Hood’s 2013 track “Bugatti.” In the challenge, one person acts like they’re driving while the other suddenly pulls them out of view. The trend has reignited interest in the song and its influence on pop culture.

The trend went viral in 2023 for the first time. While the origin of the "Bugatti Challenge" is unclear, a video posted in March 2023 continues to surface on TikTok. In the video, with more than 16 million views as of July 14, a toddler is seen sitting on the floor before she is yanked off screen when the chorus, "I woke up in a new Bugatti," plays. Bugatti is a French car brand known for producing high-end luxury sports vehicles.