Southridge Soulja Boy

Due to the success of Soulja Boy’s hit single “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” and it’s accompanying dance -- which hit #1 of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart this September -- everyone from the whitest of uncoordinated white boys: to Maury Povich guests: have been caught on YouTube with their personal...

By Arielle Castillo

September 19, 2007

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Due to the success of Soulja Boy’s hit single “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” and it’s accompanying dance -- which hit #1 of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart this September -- everyone from the whitest of uncoordinated white boys:

to Maury Povich guests:

have been caught on YouTube with their personal renditions.

This includes Miami Southridge Senior High School’s principal Martin T. Reid, who surprised students at a pep rally last week with a "Crank That" dance-off. FCATs, you’ve been served:

-- Elyse Wanshel

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