Q1: Who originally made the "What Are Those?" video?
A1: The video was filmed and created by Brandon Moore, an Oakland-area stand-up comedian who performed under the stage name Young Busco. He posted the original six-second video to Vine in June 2015.
Q2: Did Brandon Moore ever receive royalties from Marvel or 'Black Panther'?
A2: No. Moore received no royalties, licensing revenue, or formal cinematic credit for the use of his phrase in Black Panther, as common-law slang and viral catchphrases rarely enjoy intellectual property protections under standard entertainment law.
Q3: What happened to Brandon Moore after the video went viral?
A3: Moore continued pursuing stand-up comedy and social media content creation around Northern California while raising his children. He passed away suddenly in his sleep on November 25, 2018, at the age of 31.
