2024 / Video / AI-assisted comedy song and open-remix meme
BBL Drizzy
A comedian’s AI-assisted joke song became the sample for a diss-track beat giveaway and a wave of remixes.
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What was this?
Metro Boomin sampled the song for a beat, turning the comedy track into an invitation for others to record a verse.
Why it spread
Metro Boomin posted the sampled beat and a public giveaway on May 5. Rappers, joke accounts, and short-form creators made versions across SoundCloud, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
What happened
Metro Boomin sampled the song for a beat, turning the comedy track into an invitation for others to record a verse.
Where it came from
Comedian and songwriter King Willonius made “BBL Drizzy” in early April 2024 after Rick Ross used the phrase during the Drake–Kendrick Lamar feud. Willonius wrote the joke as a mock 1970s soul song and used AI music tools in its production.
Why it mattered
BBL Drizzy made the route from internet joke to participatory music prompt visible: a creator-made comedy song supplied the source material, and the remix contest helped direct its spread.
How it spread
Metro Boomin posted the sampled beat and a public giveaway on May 5. Rappers, joke accounts, and short-form creators made versions across SoundCloud, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
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