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What is Finish The Lyric? The Viral R&B Quiz Game Explained
How the TikTok-famous lyrics challenge became a global game
R&B VaultJanuary 30, 20262 min read
What is Finish The Lyric?
Finish The Lyric is a music trivia game where players complete R&B song lyrics before time runs out. Inspired by the viral TikTok trend with over 17 million posts, R&B Vault transformed this challenge into a competitive quiz experience.
How It Works
- See the lyric - A partial R&B lyric appears on screen
- Beat the clock - You have 15 seconds to answer
- Choose correctly - Pick from 4 possible completions
- Build your streak - Consecutive correct answers multiply your score
Game Modes
- Classic Mode - 10 questions across all decades
- Daily Challenge - Same questions for everyone, once per day (like Wordle)
- Era Explorer - Focus on specific decades (90s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s)
- Blitz Mode - Speed round with faster timers
Features
- Global Leaderboards - Compete with players worldwide
- 16 Achievement Badges - Unlock rewards for milestones
- Spotify Integration - Hear 30-second previews of songs
- Shareable Results - Wordle-style emoji grid for social sharing
- No Signup Required - Play 6 free questions instantly
Why It Went Viral
The "Finish The Lyric" challenge became a TikTok phenomenon because:
- It tests actual music knowledge, not just recognition
- Everyone has that one song they know every word to
- Competition creates engagement and sharing
- R&B/Hip-Hop is the #1 music genre (25% market share)
Play Now
Visit rnbvault.com to start playing. No download required - works on any device.
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