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Whitney Houston Drum Challenge Goes Viral on Social Media

11/23/2025

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The Whitney Houston drum challenge has emerged as a new social media trend, asking participants to recreate the drumbeat from 'I Will Always Love You'.
Participants include Hollywood actors, professional athletes, and everyday people who aim to hit a drum or clap in time with the song.
Millions viewed these attempts.
The song was composed by Dolly Parton and gained fame through its feature in the 1992 film The Bodyguard.

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Story summary

The Whitney Houston drum challenge has emerged as a new social media trend, asking participants to recreate the drumbeat from 'I Will Always Love You'.
Participants include Hollywood actors, professional athletes, and everyday people who aim to hit a drum or clap in time with the song.
Millions viewed these attempts.
The song was composed by Dolly Parton and gained fame through its feature in the 1992 film The Bodyguard.