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May 1, 2026

"Storm": The Video That Surprises on Social Media and the Story Behind It

If you are a regular consumer of social media, you've surely come across the music video for the song 'Storm,' by Swedish rapper Yung Lean, which premiered on April 24 and, to date, has over 3 million views on digital platforms.

"Storm": The Video That Surprises on Social Media and the Story Behind It

TL;DR

  • The music video for 'Storm' by Swedish rapper Yung Lean, released on April 24, has gone viral with over 3 million views.
  • The video, directed by Romain Gavras, features a precise, energetic, and hypnotic choreography performed by uniformed youths on the steps of a British boarding school.
  • Yung Lean, whose real name is Jonatan Aron Leandoer Håstad, is a 30-year-old Swedish rapper considered an influence in cloud rap.
  • The choreography was created by Franco-Belgian choreographer Damien Jalet.
  • Social media users have praised the video for its artistic merit, calling the choreography 'iconic' and 'a work of art.'