A 2018 internet child star has a word of advice for 7-year-old viral sensation Corn Kid: 'Good luck out there'

• Mason Ramsey went viral in 2018 at 12 years old with a video of him yodeling in Walmart.
• Ramsey posted a TikTok giving advice to the internet's newest child star, seven-year-old Corn Kid.

TikTok star Mason Ramsey, who first went viral in 2018 at 12 years old, posted a video giving advice about handling viral fame to the internet's newest child star: a seven-year-old boy named Tariq who went viral in August for explaining his love of corn on an Instagram web series, and has been dubbed "Corn Kid" by the millions who have watched it.

Tariq quickly became a viral sensation — a musicalized version of the interview blew up on TikTok over the following weeks, where it's been used in over 900,000 videos. He has since given interviews with US talk shows and news organizations and was honored with the title of "Corn-bassador" in the state of South Dakota.

It may seem relatable to Ramsey, whose viral fame originated with a now-deleted Twitter video of him yodeling in an Illinois Walmart to the song "Lovesick Blues" by Hank Williams. He largely disappeared from the internet after experiencing a wave of viral fame in 2018, but returned to TikTok in March 2021 after one of his original songs from 2019 went viral on the platform.

On September 7, Ramsey posted a TikTok which showed Tariq meeting America's biggest YouTuber, MrBeast. Ramsey's face could be seen side-by-side with the TikTok, and he told Tariq, "I know things can get a little overwhelming out there, but just let me know if you need anything, and good luck out there. Stay strong."

Insider previously reported that more and more people are going viral and gaining mass followings on social media at a young age, but psychologists warn that such fame can hinder emotional development and cause identity issues, with children potentially struggling to discern between their true selves and the online "persona" they have created.

The Atlantic reported that child stardom can also put a child's online security and personal safety at risk — the two teenagers who starred in a 2016 Vine known as the "Damn Daniel" meme had their accounts hacked, and one of them got swatted in the same year.

Commenters said they thought it was nice that Ramsey shared encouragements with Tariq in the video, which has been viewed 9.5 million times.

"Kings supporting kings," read the top comment under the post.

"I was JUST saying this morning how your situations were so similar. Good luck guys! We are rooting for you both!" read another top comment with 45,00 likes.

Tariq, whose last name is unknown, does not appear to have a public social-media presence. Ramsey currently has 2.1 million TikTok followers and typically posts videos showing him performing his songs on stage or trying on new cowboy hats and boots.

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