The Lockjaw trend on TikTok first gained popularity via Sir Mix-A-Lot’s song of the same name.The trend uses a particular lyric as it has a dramatic build-up followed by a heavy beat-drop.

The term “lockjaw” has been attached to over 100,000 videos on TikTok. The videos feature everything from makeup transformation videos to thirst traps of a person’s favorite fictional character.

Lockjaw has a new singer, whom you might remember from Pantera-favorite Jacknife. By Christian McPhate. July 6, 2023. North Texas metal band Lockjaw is back and with new members and a new album.