And then they laughed at me and that was the end of it.
The trend traces back to the 2025 drill-rap track Doot Doot (6 7) by rapper Skrilla, whose repeated lyric “6-7” became the foundation for a viral meme.
Social media users, especially on TikTok and Instagram, lifted the refrain and began to chant “six-seven” across videos, often paired with playful gestures or exaggerated intonation.
Adding fuel to the trend: basketball star LaMelo Ball, officially 6-foot-7, and other young athletes popped up in meme edits linked to the song, helping embed “six-seven” in sports and youth culture, according to People.
According to Georgetown University, despite its ubiquity, experts caution that “six-seven” carries no fixed meaning. Linguists said the appeal lies not in its literal content, but in its absurdity, rhythm and the sense of belonging it brings to those who know about it.