“67 Meme” EXPLAINED: The Rise of the 6‑7 Song in Meme Culture
The “67 Meme,” fueled by the infectious rhythm of “Doot Doot” by Skrilla featuring G Herbo, has emerged as an totally unlikely meme sensation of early 2025. “6-7” originated from 67th Street in Chicago, but exploded into an entirely different meaning on social media—thanks in part to LaMelo Ball edits, chaotic lip syncs, and TikTokers mistaking street wisdom for NBA stats.
Of all things, the drill rap hook turned into a multisite trend that broadened from a regional signifier to a viral term for irony, flex culture and Gen Z absurdism. So, what makes this song-turned-meme so potent—and why does 67 appear to be sudden preoccupation?
#1 What Is the “67 Meme”?
The “67 Meme” derives from a short excerpt of a song entitled “Doot Doot” by rapper Skrilla featuring G Herbo. This meme pulls from the moment of Skrilla saying, “6-7” in the song (that is referencing 67th Street in Chicago). However online, the phrase “6-7” took on a life of its own.
In meme form, the phrase “6-7” is contextualized chaotically as the punchline of a video that contains “67” or contains someone who is 6 feet 7 inches tall. Think NBA edits or ironic test scores or lip syncs with an exaggerated swagger at the beginning. It creates a hilarious mashup of street credibility, absurdist humor, or perfectly timed audio.
#2 What is The Origin of the “6‑7” Song
The origin of the meme is Skrilla’s single “Doot Doot,” which was released on December 1st, 2024. “Doot Doot,” which features G Herbo, has a gritty hard-hitting energy that struck fans of the Chicago rap scene, right away. In the lyrics, the “67” designation references 67th Street, a prominent area on the South Side of Chicago.
In February 2025, “Doot Doot” had a music video uploaded to YouTube, that garnered over a million views in its first week. Shortly after that, TikTokers and Instagram creators began sampling the “67” audio and producing meme-type content.
#3 How the “67 Meme” Took Over Social Media?
One of the first and most viral videos was from TikToker @matvii_grinblat. In the video, this creator used commentary from an NBA game on LaMelo Ball (who is a handy 6’7″ conveniently) in order to create something that went viral. When the commentator said “six-seven,” the “Doot Doot” beat dropped and a clip reel of Ball played onscreen. The video accumulated nearly 10 million views and sparked the floodgates for creators to create hundreds of variations.
Before long, memes started making their way to Instagram Reels, Twitter and Youtube Shorts, and people used the “6-7” audio to:
- React to test scores e.g. “I got a 67 out of 100”
- Make edits of tall celebrities
- Stitch unrelated videos to a sudden “6-7” moment
- Lip-dub with extreme confidence
The absurd versatility cemented the format as the new wave of fast and visual humor.
#4 How Did The “67 Meme” Make an Impact on Meme Culture?
The meme we are looking at is a prime example of how internet culture relies on double meanings and audio/comedic dimensions. The number “67” when left on its own is relatively bland–but when it’s utilized in tandem with a performative, confident delivery alongside and a contrasting audio, it suddenly has different meanings, is pretty hilarious, ironic, and multi-layered.
This is part of a larger moment of music ng-based memes, which I continually borrow out of context lyrics or numbers into punchlines like “GYATT” or “Shawty Bae.” The “67 Meme” becomes a framework for remixing and modifying, and, in that remixing, allows for some insight into how TikTok or Reels creators work with conventions–or amplifier, quickly shifting tones as a device of entertainment.
#5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What does “6‑7” mean in the meme?
In the original song, it mentions 67th street Chicago. In memes it refers to any context about the number 67 or height 6′ 7″, usually in a funny or ironic way.
2. Where did the sound come from?
This comes from the track “Doot Doot” by Skrilla (featuring G Herbo), that was released in December 2024.
3. Why is the meme funny?
It takes surprise time audio, extreme self-confidence, and the randomness of numbers thus is fun for remixing and meme.
4. Is it still popular?
Yes. the “67 Meme” continues to trend across TikTok, Instagram Reels and Youtube Shorts, usually in NBA edits or ironic school jokes.
#6 Conclusion
What truly makes the “67 meme” an iconic part of internet culture isn’t just a number or a lyric from a song, it’s the way that creators have transformed a short clip into a viral sensation. Whether it’s a LaMelo Ball highlight that leaves you laughing, or a test score of 67% that you relate to a little too hard, the “67” meme embodies the energy of modern internet culture: quick, funny, and music-driven.
From Chicago’s 67th Street to millions of devices across the world, “6-7” has gone from a local reference to a global meme anthem, and with new edits of the sound endlessly surfacing, it’s clear that the number still slaps!
