White Biting is the cultural appropriation of Black creativity by white individuals—where music, dance, hairstyles, fashion, slang, inventions, and other innovations are taken, rebranded, and falsely credited to white originators. This concept aligns with the long history of Black cultural contributions being overlooked, erased, or outright stolen while being repackaged for mainstream (often white) audiences. It brings to mind countless examples, such as:

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• Rock & Roll, pioneered by Black musicians like Chuck Berry and Little Richard, but often credited to Elvis Presley.

• Cornrows and braids, deeply rooted in African tradition, but renamed "boxer braids" when worn by white celebrities.

• AAVE (African American Vernacular English) slang like "on fleek," "lit," and "bae" becoming trendy without recognition of their origins.

• Black dance moves, like the Renegade dance on TikTok, initially created by Jalaiah Harmon but popularized by white influencers without credit.

• Innovations and inventions, where Black inventors were historically denied recognition and patents.

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The term "White Biting" serves as a way to call out and challenge this cultural theft while giving credit back to the Black originators who have long been sidelined and erased from their own contributions. While this practice is not exclusive to white individuals, the terminology originates from their well-documented history of engaging in it over the past several centuries.