‘Kiki challenge’ causing trouble worldwide as injuries, arrests increase

Drake’s ‘In My Feelings’ challenge, also known as the ‘Kiki challenge’, has taken a dangerous turn as people attempting the challenge are facing fines and injuries, while some are even getting arrested.

Ever since ‘In My Feelings’ song went viral on social media, people from all around the world started a new trend of jumping out of a moving vehicle and dancing to Drake's song while the vehicle keeps moving.

However, many have been injured while taking on the challenge. Recently, an 18-year-old teen in United States ended up with a traumatic brain injury after attempting this dance challenge. One woman was robbed as she concentrated on her moves, while other oblivious dancers have tripped while dancing, NBC reported.

In many countries people are also getting arrested for taking on the challenge. According to Khaleej Times, a woman was arrested in Saudi Arabia over the weekend after she participated in the challenge.

In Abu Dhabi, arrest warrants have been issued to three social media personalities for breaking traffic rules and jeopardizing safety of others by performing the challenge. In Egypt, those found doing the challenge have been warned to be jailed for up to a year.

Moreover, it’s not just humans who are a part of this challenge, as cows, dogs, goats and camels have also become a victim of this viral fever, reported The Washington Post.

Dogs are wonderful, all animals are wonderful except humans. #kikichallenge pic.twitter.com/y3zzjhjThH

— Being Akbar (@Being_Akbar_) August 2, 2018

Even celebrities have also attempted this challenge such as Will Smith, Ciara, Kevin Hart, James Harden, Leslie Jones and DJ Camilo. Along with some Indian celebrities such as Nora Fatehi and Varun Sharma, a Pakistani celebrity Azfar Rehman also attempted the challenge.

In India, the Bengaluru City Police have also appealed to the youth not to attempt this perilous challenge and not even encourage their loved ones into this deadly and dangerous act.

BCP's Kiki:

If you dance for #KikiChallenge on the roads,
We’re sure of making you dance behind the bars!!

“Kiki Challenge may get you a KICK OF LAW not KICK OF DANCE“

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???? ??????? ???????..!!#InMyFeelings or #InOurJail #KikiChallenge pic.twitter.com/xVXN46YCsk

— BengaluruCityPolice (@BlrCityPolice) August 1, 2018

Fines are also being charged on people who are attempting this challenge. In the UAE, officials have warned that a fine of Dh2000 and 23 black traffic points shall be slapped on any motorist caught doing challenge. Police in Spain have also warned drivers against the challenge and said that they could be charged if caught.

Drake’s ‘In My Feelings’ is from his fifth studio album ‘Scorpion’. The song was released on July 10 as the album's fifth single