Derrick Moore has been a fixture at Arizona sporting events for over 30 years, selling his signature lemonade in stadiums across the state. In 2015, his popularity reached new heights after a video of him hawking candy at a Taylor Swift concert went viral.
Moore is known for roaming the stands with cold lemonade while shouting his catchphrase “Lemonade, lemonade like Grandma made!” Generations of sports fans in Arizona have purchased from him.
He sells lemonade and snacks at events including Diamondbacks, Cardinals, and Suns games. Over decades, Moore became a beloved character and staple of the local sports scene.
In 2015, Moore brought his vending skills to a Taylor Swift concert in Phoenix. Video of him energetically selling LMFAO candy to fans at the show garnered viral attention.
The YouTube clip made national news and was featured on shows like “Good Morning America.” Moore’s fame expanded beyond Arizona thanks to the exposure from the Swift concert video.
That same year, Moore was voted Major League Baseball’s Top Vendor through an MLB.com contest. Fans from across the country voiced support for Moore’s charismatic vending style.
The crowning moment came when Moore actually met Taylor Swift backstage after she saw the video of him working her Phoenix show. He called the special meeting a complete surprise.
Moore said Swift recognizing his skills as a vendor meant a lot coming from such a major pop star. Their encounter is the stuff viral fame dreams are made of.
The stalwart stadium seller has weathered good times and bad while working Arizona sporting events for 30+ years. Meeting Swift was a career highlight.
Moore’s passion for his vending craft has made him a local celebrity over the decades. The Swift video simply brought that friendly fame to the entire country.
Sports fans nationwide got a glimpse of the iconic vendor Phoenix enthusiasts have loved for generations. The YouTube clip underscored Moore’s universal appeal.
Thanks to some dramatically energetic candy-selling, Moore forged an unexpected connection with one of music’s biggest names. In the process, he became a viral sensation.
The Swift meeting underscores how Moore transcends simply being a vendor. His joyful stadium presence has made him part of Arizona’s cultural fabric.
Even global superstars like Swift can recognize a kindred creative spirit in Moore. His hustle turning concerts and games into impromptu performances clearly left an impression on her.
While Moore will be remembered most for his signature lemonade, the Taylor Swift experience added a remarkable chapter to his local legend.