Cat's Incredible Reaction the First Time She Hears Jack Harlow Goes Viral

Even though their ancestors are among the wildest creatures on the planet, domestic cats have grown accustomed to our way of living, and some have even learned to appreciate the same things we love.

A cat called Layla has melted hearts all over the internet after her owner shared a clip of her hilarious reaction to hearing Jack Harlow for the first time, which has quickly gone viral on social media.

@chillestcat

you guys have been asking for so long, so here’s our first reaction to jack harlow ❤️ #jackharlow #lovinonme #cats #rap #hiphop #raptok #cat #catsoftiktok #fyp

♬ Lovin On Me - Jack Harlow

In the clip, shared on TikTok in December, under the username @chillestcat, the tabby cat can be seen chilling on the bed with her owner listening to music, moving her little head back and forth following the rhythm of the song.

The hilarious clip comes with a caption that reads: "My cat reacts to Jack Harlow. she's in love with this song. Jack Harlow is a certified hitmaker."

We've all listened to music around our cats at some point, but have you ever wondered whether or not they actually appreciate it? Shallowford Animal Hospital says yes, but not in the traditional sense that we do.

The animal hospital website says: "Our feline companions have hearing that is much more advanced than that of humans, which means that they can hear sounds of much higher and lower frequencies.

"Unfortunately, this also means that many favorite genres of music like rock and pop can be quite harsh on a cat's ears. As a result, cats prefer 'cat-specific' music, which can evoke feelings of calmness and relaxation," the website adds.

cat reacting to music goes viral
A tabby tilting its head and posing for the camera. A cat's reaction to Jack Harlow's hit song has gone viral on social media. Getty Images

The video quickly went viral on social media, getting viewers from across TikTok. It has so far received over 15.3 million views and more than 1.3 million likes on the platform.

One user, TNF, commented: "Me at 3 AM when I'm supposed to be in bed." And Connie posted: "When you know your cat had past lives." Davya1985 added: "My cat makes the same moves right before he hocks a hairball."

GeordieG wrote: "My cat does that when he listens to that song." And dre commented: "Your cat is the cutest thing I've seen all day and I mean Adorable." Izzi added: "Is it just me or does he kind of look like Ed Sheeran."

Newsweek reached out to @chillestcat for comment via email. We could not verify the details of the case.

Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.

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