It’s been nearly three years since Drake’s infamous meme song on Saturday Night Live (SNL) aired, but the internet is still buzzing about it. The song, which was performed during Drake’s hosting gig on the show, featured catchy lyrics and a hilarious music video that quickly went viral.
The Birth of the Meme
The meme song, officially titled “Drake’s Beef,” was born out of a skit on SNL where Drake played himself in a parody of his hit song “Hotline Bling.” In the skit, Drake is repeatedly interrupted by a group of dancers who perform strange, meme-worthy moves in the background.
The skit, which was already hilarious on its own, was made even better by the addition of the meme song. The song features lyrics like “Why you gotta be so meme?” and “You used to call me on my cell phone, but now you meme me on my cell phone.”
The Reaction from Fans
Unsurprisingly, the meme song was an instant hit with fans of both Drake and SNL. The catchy tune and hilarious lyrics made it the perfect fodder for internet memes and viral videos.
One Twitter user wrote, “Drake’s meme song on SNL is the best thing to happen to the internet since the crying Jordan meme.” Another user added, “I can’t stop singing ‘Why you gotta be so meme’ in my head. Thanks, Drake.”
Drake’s Response
Drake himself seemed to be in on the joke, as he posted a screenshot of a “Drake’s Beef” meme on his Instagram account shortly after the skit aired.
He later told Rolling Stone in an interview, “I’m so proud of that [skit]. That was the most fun I’ve had in a long time, just because of the people I was working with and the environment. It was just pure comedy and laughs.”
The Legacy of the Meme Song
Even though it’s been a few years since the meme song first aired, it’s still a beloved internet meme. In fact, it’s become so iconic that it’s even been referenced in other pop culture moments.
For example, in a 2019 episode of The Bachelorette, contestant Luke P. performed a cringe-worthy rap that included the line, “You used to call me on my cell phone, now you’re just Snapchatting.” Host Chris Harrison responded with, “Did you just Drake meme me?”
The Bottom Line
Overall, Drake’s meme song on SNL is a hilarious moment in pop culture history that will always be remembered fondly by fans. Its catchy lyrics and hilarious music video have made it a beloved internet meme that will likely continue to be referenced for years to come.
As one Twitter user summed it up perfectly, “Drake’s meme song on SNL is proof that sometimes the best things in life are just pure, unadulterated silliness.”
