TGrad who went viral for moonwalking breaks internet again as Michael Jackson biopic released
De’Von Jasper, a recent high school graduate, gained fame for his moonwalk performance during graduation, inspired by Michael Jackson. As the biopic 'Michael' was released, he reposted the clip, which quickly garnered over 100 million views. Jasper, who is now studying dance in college, has also formed a friendship with Jackson's son, Prince.
- ▪De’Von Jasper went viral for his moonwalk during his high school graduation, receiving 250 million views in six months.
- ▪He reposted the clip as the Michael Jackson biopic was released, resulting in another 100 million views in a week.
- ▪Jasper has befriended Michael Jackson's son, Prince, and attended a private 'Thriller'-themed party at the Jackson home.
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Lifestyle exclusive TGrad who went viral for moonwalking breaks internet again as Michael Jackson biopic released By Angela Barbuti Published May 16, 2026, 9:13 p.m. ET He glided through graduation. Content creator De’Von Jasper went viral for the Michael Jackson-inspired moonwalk he did on stage as he received his high school diploma — raking in a jaw-dropping 250 million combined views in six months. The Houma, LA, native decided to repost the impressive 2024 clip as the biopic “Michael” was released in theaters just in time for graduation season — and it reeled in another 100 million views in a week. “I thought, ‘Let me just post it again because people need to see this.
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