Inside the 'It's Corn' Song Craze: How Tariq's Wholesome Interview Took over the Internet

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Q1: Who originally interviewed the Corn Kid?
A1: Tariq was interviewed by Julian Shapiro-Barnum, the creator and host of Recess Therapy, a web show dedicated to interviewing children in New York City parks.

Q2: Did Tariq make money from the "It's Corn" song?
A2: Yes. The Gregory Brothers formally credited Tariq as a co-creator and shared 50% of the music streaming royalties and licensing revenues with his family, directing the earnings into an educational fund.

Q3: Who created the remixed music track?
A3: The song was arranged and produced by The Gregory Brothers, the Brooklyn-based musical group behind the popular Schmoyoho YouTube channel and classic viral hits like "Autotune the News."

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