Who is the TikTok star known as ‘Blue Sweatpants Girl’? Viral dancer compared to Tyla

The TikTok community has been captivated by the ‘blue sweatpants girl’ and her impressive dance skills, with many drawing comparisons to South African musician Tyla.

Tyla rose to fame in the music industry when her song ‘Water’ became a viral sensation in 2023. Her signature dance move for the track also gained widespread popularity. However, some fans are now claiming that another person performs her moves better.

On June 9, 2024, Laura Sophia, a user on TikTok, shared a video of her dancing to CPK Shawn’s slowed-down rendition of ‘Pop Like This Pt. 2.’ She gracefully moved her hips in perfect synchronization with the rhythm.

@laurasophiasotopr
trying tyla’s little dance 🕺

♬ as original – ciel

Her video quickly became a sensation, amassing an astounding 84 million views in a mere two weeks. Viewers flooded the comments section with comparisons to Tyla, with a majority claiming that she outshone the renowned performer with her dance skills.

One viewer wrote, “This could potentially be Tyla in a different universe.”

“Another person asked Tyla, “Where have you been?”

Furthermore, some suggested that the artist should consider hiring Laura as a backup dancer, with one person stating, “Tyla needs to recognize her talent! Make sure to tag her!”

Since her unexpected viral status, Laura has responded by introducing herself in another video, which has accumulated over 4 million views in the past week.

Laura originates from the breathtaking island of Puerto Rico. She is a talented dancer, painter, and surfing enthusiast, although she humbly admits she is not an expert at surfing.

In addition, she also reached out to any women concerned about their boyfriends potentially seeing her video, encouraging them to send her a direct message on Instagram for her to block them without any further inquiries.

@laurasophiasotopr introducing myselfff 💁‍♀️ Laura Sophia #fyp #puertorico #grwm #tyla ♬ original sound – laura sophia

This video propelled Sophia’s popularity to new heights, if that was even achievable, as viewers showered her with compliments for her wit and relatability as a “girl’s girl.”

One user commented, “So you’re basically perfect?”Sophia responded, “Don’t believe everything you see on social media. It’s just a highlight [reel].”

Laura clearly has no qualms about making fun of herself, as evidenced by her creation of a compilation video showcasing her most epic wipeouts and fails, which was uploaded on June 16.

@laurasophiasotopr Humbling? Nah i say character development #fyp #grwm #puertorico #laurasophia #tyla ♬ original sound – laura sophia

Despite her newfound viral fame, Laura’s followers were taken aback when she announced in a comment that she had been banned from TikTok shortly after.

Fortunately, her account was promptly restored. She now boasts a strong following of 676,000, rapidly gaining recognition as the newest “it girl”on the internet for showcasing her impressive Salsa dancing skills, playful sense of humor, and ability to laugh at herself when things don’t go as planned.