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