Halloween 2026: The Most Hilarious Costumes from the Black Internet
Every Halloween, families, friend groups, couples, and children alike bring their best alter egos to life, but the Black internet is serving up unmatched creativity for the spookiest night of the year. The Root already showed you the best celebrity costumes—from Keke Palmer cosplaying as a Victoria’s Secret Angel to “TODAY Show” co-host Craig Melvin channeling Olympic Snoop Dogg. Now, we’re turning our attention to the viral internet costumes everyone can’t stop talking about. Take a look!
Solange Leaving That Elevator in 2014
We all remember where we were when we saw that heated elevator confrontation between Solange and Jay-Z in 2014. This TikToker nailed the look as Solange—complete with the short hair, peach dress, and matching heels. Like Beyoncé said: “Of course some sh*t go down when there’s a billion dollars in an elevator!”
Mary J. Blige’s Burger King Commercial
Mary J. Blige once had everybody singing about “crispy chicken, fresh lettuce, three cheeses, ranch dressing…”—and well, you know the rest. TikToker Ms. Kesi revived the infamous fast-food jingle for Halloween as the Queen of Hip Hop Soul herself, complete with the signature platinum wig, an all-black fit, and an actual chicken wrap!
“Sister, Sister”
Even Tia Mowry showed love to these adorable babies who were dressed up as Tia and Tamera from their beloved ’90s show, “Sister, Sister,” reposting the adorable clip on TikTok. Too cute!
“A Scheme Todd Set Up”
If you’re a fan of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” you know exactly what moment this costume is from! Mrs. Shanks on TikTok perfectly embodied Kandi Burruss’s aunt, Aunt Bertha, describing a scheme Kandi’s then-fiancé (and later husband) Todd Tucker was allegedly brewing. And that chair spin at the end? 10/10!
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“Love Don’t Cost a Thing”
Dazjah on TikTok gave us ultimate nostalgia, channeling Nick Cannon’s character Alvin Johnson from “Love Don’t Cost a Thing.” And yes—she even hit that infamous beach dance step-for-step!
Honey Bunches of Oats Commercial
Gen Z, sit this one out. Anania paid tribute to Diana Hunter—the beloved star of 1990s Honey Bunches of Oats commercials. (Fun fact: Hunter wasn’t a professional actress at all, but a manufacturing and production employee who spent 41 years working at the Post Cereal factory in Michigan!) My only question: where did Anania get that branded Post shirt from?
“Leather Wearing in the Summertime….”
Dave on TikTok posed with all seriousness, ready to launch an orange directly onto Robin’s porch from that hilarious scene from “Waiting to Exhale.”
“We’re Brothersss…”
…”We’re happy and we’re singing and we’re colored! Give me a HIGH-FIVE!” This duo perfectly channeled Shawn and Marlon Wayans from their classic WB sitcom, “The Wayans Bros.” Decades later, we’re still sad we never got a proper series finale, but this costume is top-tier.
Davido
Aude Fotso nailed her Davido costume down to a T! From the crisp white shirt and green pants to the nude stocking cap and fake beard, you have to love the sheer dedication.
Cousin Faith from “Soul Food”
Before cousin Faith became public enemy number one for sleeping with her cousin’s husband—in her own house, no less—she was frolicking in a dance studio as Miles played the piano and salivated. We all know how this messy story ends, but Umaara absolutely nailed the look and the choreography!
Melvin from “Baby Boy”
Instead of going for the predictable kitchen scene (if you know, you know), Jamillah recreated the exact second he confronted Jody to assert that Juanita was “his woman!” Ving Rhames would be proud.
Whitney and Bobby
“Go, go, go, go, go to get, get, get my glasses, glasses, glasses!” Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston were unscripted television gold. These TikTokers effortlessly recreated that iconic 2005 “Being Bobby Brown” scene where the couple went sunglass shopping, delivering pure comedy by just being themselves. We miss you, Whitney!
James Brown and That One Unhinged Interview
The late James Brown was truly “living in America” during his legendary, chaotic 1988 appearance on CNN’s “Sonya Live in L.A.” This TikToker embodied the Godfather of Soul effortlessly—complete with the relaxed wig, yellow tinted sunglasses, and that wide grin that never left his face!
