Verdict TRUE

TRUE — The Origin of the '6-7' Meme

Verified on March 16, 2026

From a Philly rap track to the 2025 Word of the Year, here is how '6-7' became the internet's favorite nonsensical chant.

Confidence98%

How strongly independent, cited sources support this verdict.

Claim reviewed

The '6-7' (or '67') meme is a viral internet phenomenon that originated from a rap song and became a widespread 'brainrot' trend among Gen Alpha and Gen Z.

Analysis summary

The meme's origin is clearly documented as a progression from a Skrilla song to basketball edits and finally to a viral video of the '67 Kid'.

Key findings

The phrase originated from the song 'Doot Doot (6 7)' by Philadelphia rapper Skrilla, released in late 2024 and early 2025.
It gained initial traction through TikTok basketball edits featuring NBA star LaMelo Ball, who is 6'7" tall.
The meme exploded in March 2025 after a video of a boy named Maverick Trevillian (the '67 Kid') yelling the phrase with a specific up-and-down hand gesture went viral.
Dictionary.com named '67' its 2025 Word of the Year, describing it as a 'definition-free cultural signal' used primarily for social connection and humor.

Sources

Analyzed across 3 independent publishers

6-7 meme Wikipedia What Does '6-7' Mean? The TikTok Meme, Explained Forbes SIX SEVEN Slang Meaning Merriam-Webster

Citations

Copy formatted citations from the verified sources above.

Need to verify another claim?

Open Claims Radar to analyze headlines, posts, or links with live source checks.

Verify a claim