Viral sensation and singer 803Fresh, also known as Douglas Furtick, visited local South Carolina schools to perform his hit single 'Boots on the Ground.'
During his visit to John P. Thomas Elementary School, he received a Community Service Award for his contributions and was honored during the fifth-grade spirit week celebration.
South Carolina declared May 1 as Boots on the Ground Day in recognition of the song's influence, which gained viral popularity and became associated with viral line dancing challenges on TikTok.
The song's official video was filmed at South Carolina State University, featuring its marching band. Notable figures like Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, and Kamala Harris have engaged with the hit song.