Then, a person called C-Smoove in Southern California[4] taught the future members of Cali Swag District how to do the dance.

[4][6] Cali Swag District recorded the song "Teach Me How to Dougie" and filmed the music video in Inglewood, California, during the summer of 2009.

[4] Montae Ray Talbert, known as "M-Bone" of Cali Swag District, was killed in his car by an unidentified gunman.

[5] According to the Cali Swag District spokesman, Greg Miller, "He was the best at doing the dance, and on tour he was always the one in the forefront … He helped bring it to the masses.

[5] In late 2010 and throughout 2011, the Dougie was performed by a number of athletes and celebrities, including Chris Brown, Henri Lansbury, Reggie Bush,[4] Dez Bryant,[4] DeMarcus Cousins and Hassan Whiteside,[4] Glen "Big Baby" Davis,[1] Nate Robinson,[4] John Wall,[1][7] Braylon Edwards, Gaël Monfils[1][8] Wolf Blitzer,[5][9] Kate Upton,[10][11][12] and Michelle Obama.