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Sterling K. Brown Hilariously Enters the Black Scottish TikTok Chat

September 1, 2025

Sterling K. Brown has become a focal point in the growing social media phenomenon connecting Black Americans with Black Scottish people, referred to as "cousins" online. Brown's wife, Ryan Michelle Bathe, shared a TikTok video of him speaking with a Scottish accent, delighting followers of the #BlackScottishTikTok trend.

Who is affected

  • Black Scottish influencers and content creators
  • Black American social media users
  • Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe
  • Roy Wood Jr.
  • Torgi Squire (known as "starboysobersfitness")
  • Followers of the #BlackScottishTikTok trend

What action is being taken

  • Black Americans are connecting with Black Scottish people on social media, calling them "cousins"
  • Ryan Michelle Bathe is sharing videos of Sterling K. Brown speaking with a Scottish accent
  • Roy Wood Jr. is traveling to Scotland to meet Black Scottish influencers and creating content with them
  • Black Scottish influencers are sharing their experiences of living in Scotland on social media platforms

Why it matters

  • The trend is raising awareness about the existence and experiences of Black people born and raised in Scotland
  • It's creating an international cultural connection between Black communities
  • Black Scottish influencers are gaining followers and visibility through this cultural exchange
  • The phenomenon represents a digital "family reunion" between Black communities across different countries

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint

Sterling K. Brown Hilariously Enters the Black Scottish TikTok Chat