If you’re a regular user of TikTok, chances are you’ve encountered the ‘Memes comparing skilled singers to those less so’ trend.
The popular meme titled ‘Rappers who can sing versus those who can’t,’ currently trending on TikTok, playfully pokes fun at the singing skills of various musicians.
This meme employs over-the-top video snippets, playful alterations, and outlandish situations that frequently surprise viewers for a humorous twist. These clips have garnered millions of views and countless likes on the platform. Here’s a breakdown of its key details.
Origins of the meme
The discussion kicked off in January 2023, focusing on a comparison between two groups: ‘Rappers who can sing versus rappers who can’t.’ TikTok user natecaller initiated this topic by posting a video where rapper 6ix9ine was showcased as the “can’t sing” representative and Fetty Wap as the “can sing.” This video garnered over 14.1 million views.
By the middle of 2024, creators extended the meme to various artists, combining snippets labeled as “can’t sing” with dramatically enhanced and exaggerated “can sing” renditions.
One initial instance featured rapper NBA Youngboy, whose videos were manipulated to depict him performing opera with lasers emanating from his eyes. This humorous representation tagged him as having vocal abilities, while artists such as Beabadoobee consistently appeared as those lacking singing skills in the same context, creating an amusing contrast.
Viral explosion in 2025
By late February 2025, a meme started to become popular, with Filipino-British singer-songwriter Beabadoobee at its core. TikTok users often incorporated her as an example of poor singing ability in numerous videos. They used snippets of her performances combined with NBA Youngboy’s operatic edits.
Beabadoobee’s displeased reaction to the trend actually increased its prominence. On February 21st, she shared (and subsequently removed) a post expressing her discontent with the meme’s humor, which only served to provoke more jest. Users argued that she didn’t grasp the joke’s underlying meaning, resulting in an influx of ironic content being produced.
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As a gamer, I’ve noticed that trends on platforms like TikTok often thrive on the absurd, the unexpected, and what some might call “brain rot” humor. Whether it’s Youngboy belting out his tunes in an operatic style or Beabadoobee popping up where you least expect her, memes on TikTok seem to have a knack for finding humor in the unlikeliest of places. It’s almost as if they’ve got a secret comedy factory hidden somewhere!
As a gamer, I’ve noticed that TikTok is buzzing with fresh trends these days, such as the viral ‘Millennial burger joint’ joke and the amusing ‘AI Balloon Filter’ madness. It seems like everyone’s getting in on the fun!
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2025-03-02 19:18