The Craziest Journey from Memes to Musicians

[@mattyballz]

just wanna clarify i use the term musician lightly 😂

[@wjay4]

Hello

[@hig2831]

you have your content from hip hop culture

[@Helluva_Boss]

Ballz 😩🤤

[@peetree65]

yeah🤣

[@sneakythiefgaming6648]

I think on a lesser scale, denzel curry should be on this list.

[@itzjetlife3639]

it’s insane that danielle bregolli got rich and famous off of being a bad little kid

[@leothecuisinart]

she got rich and famous bc people are morons who enable that stuff to go viral, the same kind of people who scream "worldstar!" and start filming when a fight breaks out

[@Brown_girl_artist_]

thats her mothers doing

[@aryanravi8164]

Speaking of successful memes to career, I think Joji qualifies for this. Although pink guy wasn’t a singular meme and therefore had longevity, it’s cool how he has a successful career in “serious” music

[@chilchilmajda]

and he’s definitely an artist for sure

[@slashingjw1251]

pretty sure you dont know what a meme is

[@susabobus]

Idk abt pink guy but joji made harlem shake

[@Quesoquantum]

Joji, the inventor of the Thug Shaker

[@DukesMusic84]

John Gabbana is living proof anybody can turn their life around. It does not matter how many drugs you were on or how insane you are. There is always hope for a better day.

[@abyssmp3]

No, It’s proof jesus saves lives.

[@dc7993]

Steve-O too

[@DukesMusic84]

@@dc7993 FACTS. If Steve-O can do it, ANYBODY can.

[@TomOrSummat]

@@abyssmp3 jesus can suck my dick

[@boejudden9011]

He’s also living proof that face tats are permanent

[@CougarMacDowall]

I remember meeting Patty on the beach in Daytona while doing a photoshoot while him and Big Win where shooting a few scenes at Daytona peer for BlahBlah. His content doesnt give off the right impression of him as a person, hes like one of the nicest peeps you'll meet was super humble and actually had allot of passion for his music at least at that time lol.

[@SomeRandomDude-xk2rm]

Didnt expect to see u here

[@CFootprints]

Okay but you've seen his content...right? Doesn't scream humble, or respectful, or decent human being. The clip in this video he's stealing and destroying property. On the Internet you are the person you portray yourself to be. And he portrays himself as a cringelord douchebag.

[@slashingjw1251]

but he does steal shit and trashes stores?

[@chrisc4903]

Big Win is booty

[@legalduidriving]

That is very obviously staged.​@@slashingjw1251

[@serenolopez-darwin1975]

Yo we just forgetting Joji out here? As a kid growing up on the internet, Filthy Frank turning into an acclaimed artist was never something I thought I would see. But here we are.

[@hazbc]

I cringed too hard at the back pack kids genius intro that I had to look away, but I could still hear the 20 jackets he was wearing rustling lmao

[@Quesoquantum]

I know this is fairly random but I remember doing a practice lockdown at school where we were supposed to be quiet (because in a real lockdown you're quiet or you get shot) and this one dude was rustling around in this paper bag ass jacket

[@Noobalator]

I've unironically listened to Bhad Bhabie after she started to rap. Whoever her ghostwriter is and the beat selection deserve praise.

[@dh.151]

for real Gucci flip flops was a bop. she's speaking out now about "rehabilitation camps" for youths being extremely abusive which isn't spoken of at all in media which is good

[@ravenhoney444]

omg literally cause her music is a guilty pleasure of mine cause i actually like a lot of it but if i play it on the aux im gonna get clowned on which is sad cause she actually isnt a bad person and i still keep an eye on her socials and she's super successful which is great considering her roots on dr phil

[@HyphyJuice916]

​@@dh.151there are some for sure bad but she was clearly a problem before that.

[@andrewvaldez8689]

I went to the same HS as Backpack Kid when I was a Senior in 2017 - 18, around the time he blew up online and on SNL. I remember vividly that he had a whole ass group of people that would occupy the whole hallway from morning, after each class all the way til we got out at 2 o clock, even at lunch his "posse" would have 3 - 4 lunch tables occupied just to stay around him. Eventually it died down but holy crap, I've never seen so much people around one person in my life

[@MiniMight]

i feel like the fact bhadbhabie genuinely didn’t fall off after getting famous from a meme is not properly appreciated 😭 like she even got people to refer to her mostly as bhadbhabie instead of danielle bregoli

[@Greybell]

i used to listen to her music unironically. her music honestly wasn't bad for its time, but there are some accusations that she got ghost writers. still getting 200M streams on Spotify from a person who's known for a meme is unheard of.

[@shmunked]

@@Greybell who doesn’t have ghostwriters in the mainstream at this point

[@MoritakaLover010]

@@Greybell every popular artists has ghostwriters

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

​@@MoritakaLover010 not everyone but alot of musicians do

[@Mpeezy69]

Not just that but she got ppl to refer to her as bhad bhabie instead of "cash me outside girl" which is crazy 😂

[@chairmanmaozebron9686]

honestly can't believe bhad bhabie first appeared when impact font memes were still unironic

[@2thl3sstv]

I feel like Mattyballz & Patrick CC would make a sick collab video!

[@HedeccaTamer]

I just clicked the title and I was just convinced it was cc before a different guy showed up They would definitely do something great together

[@2thl3sstv]

@@HedeccaTamer Agreed! pretty stellar content from them both in my opinion! :P

[@joshuabowen6919]

I concur, Doctor.

[@NoSkrilla]

Yo Matt, I have no idea when you started popping into my feed but I am so happy it did. Your content is entertaining as hell and you make jokes so subtly that catch me off guard and get me cracking up. Keep up the great work with your videos!

[@mattyballz]

thanks!

[@YourLocalMelomaniac]

Why’d he say “per-vert” though 🤣🤣 6:42

[@oo2337]

Denzel curry also made a career out of a meme w Imperial and the bottle flipstuff that was going crazy in like 2016

[@super6070]

He was rapping way before that

[@Abominable_Intelligences]

Dude, you forgot FilthyFrank, the epitome of early/mid 2k memeology

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

Bhad Bhabbie is the most successful out of the bunch but Backpack kid looks the happiest

[@nicolebaii8447]

I swear that back pack boy dont blink.. Its creepy.. He also didnt create the "floss"

[@studednt-lx1vx]

i am so proud of you mattyballz for hitting 100k i've been subbed to you since 20k and i just wanted to say your amazing.

[@mattyballz]

Thanks so much!!

[@Legiey]

John really turned his life around, and his music is completely different, I like it but I know people aren't into clean and more religious type rap, but he has turned around like I've never seen before

[@jbulls193]

The backpack kids' hand movements kinda remind me of some tai chi moves. I think that he maybe instinctively feels something from his dancing. If nothing else it's probably good for his health. Keep dancing dude

[@yeetusdeletus5714]

Backpack kid tryna take the yuno miles route

[@angeladelcid2589]

Backpack Kid to me probably been corny and socially awkward up until he realized he could do that lil dance move....git that attention and his head unreasonably swelled

[@strangerofthe2067]

By far, the MOST SHOCKING info in this video is that Theo Von was in Cash Me Outside Girl’s music video 😂 like WTF?!? I really ain’t trying to watch her music videos but damn, I might have to see that lol

[@mattyballz]

😂😂 fr man

[@censored817]

Memes turned to influencers cuz that's all they are doing music is just another vehicle to do that

[@beanosdull1262]

The best example of a rapper doing something with a meme is the german rapper xatar that had a meme of him talking about food and after it got a lot of atention he opened a restaurant and made it a franchise so he made a big move of of that

[@aridddle]

This is proof that everyone on social media isn't talented. Most are just lucky and in the right place In the very small window of right time.

[@sapreebenzoh]

“ no pun intended “ killed me

[@balinttoth7373]

That ricegum diss track is wild bruh💀💀💀

[@ProbablyHenry_]

Congrats on 100k dude! Glad you 're doing well.

[@notflux]

“boonk was stealing” had me fucking rolling 😂

[@AaronAndroid]

4:53 How on Earth did she steal their car? Oh, Lord! They should’ve really been watchin her. Its almost like they practically gave her the keys.

[@Tricolorrr533]

I cant believe i'm watching a youtuber who's young enough to have the courage to say bhad babie has released good music

[@mattyballz]

age has nothing 2 do w it i just think it was decent pop rap and well produced. obv she’s got a whole team making it sound good but it was dec

[@Tricolorrr533]

@@mattyballz i understand where you're coming from but my point is exactly that, that different generations consider different things to be good. Though i didn't take you as a fan of hers i understood that you appreciated aspects of her music because they're similar to what you'd probably consider of good quality, based on your previous experiences with music. We older people (though i'm "only" 30 lol) have different musical backgrounds and with a constantly changing music industry I assure you the overwhelming majority of people older than me isn't really finding any enjoyment in music like that for 2 reasons: it has nothing in common with what we know (it's even insulting to us old people that she would call herself a rapper) and it's not like music has been getting better with artists like her looking for ways to make it in the industry over any artistic aspirations

[@-Scrapper-]

@@Tricolorrr533 I was going to say 30 couldn't be that old until you said you thought she represented music today and rap

[@Leyuhm]

@@Tricolorrr533 lmao you aren't old man. Coming from someone bout to turn 30.

[@dehno3538]

​@@Tricolorrr53330 years ago was the 90s so you were bout 10 in 2000. U grew up with this music not theirs

[@senseiminhaz]

100k I been subbed to u sine 18k so I’m really happy that u got here

[@jstardrago8587]

0:33 wait the backpack kid made this beat?😭

[@TonyRhodes00]

Right?? I knew it was shit but now it all makes sense 🤣

[@NightVisionz457]

@3:23 actually soundz good 🔥✨

[@farrelanggaraksa2299]

He went from Backpack Kid to Beatpack kid...

[@eskemberk]

When supreme patty got beat up by shoreline mafia was crazy

[@RAYSHAADABLE]

I talked so much shit about Bhad Bhabie but to this day Gucci Flip Flops fucking knocks

[@Theirishbasdard]

Boonk/john gabbana is kind of the reason why most of these new musicians or others are doing stuff that he did and trying go viral and it's not working for any of them

[@YC1155]

bro that woah vicky diss 💀💀

[@SnowKapp]

John Gabbana just changed his whole life around fr 🥲

[@s33nthru7]

unless he’s mentally abusing woah vicky😭😭????

[@evanhernandez5378]

Tyler went from sike to Igor.

[@trixonic6934]

The backpack kid lives by me and he is easily the coolest kid around.

[@kyotocat3275]

“I became something successful” 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@u.802]

that was so funny how dare she say that😭

[@elijahensley6629]

Theo Von just doin side missions 💀

[@Keegan.999]

2018 was a crazy year in general. I could’ve been famous in 2018. Anyways great vid as always MatthewBallzz

[@ktbecstasy]

Yet you didn't cos u ain't special 😂

[@cinyarko]

2:20 - imagine being the cameraman and having to film that with a straight face.

[@Shehatesamiri]

‘supreme patty was putting lemons in his eyes… boonk was stealing… ‘ is the coldest transition bruh😭😭

[@Ollieiow08]

Bros got that please push the cart off the end of the conveyor type beat 💀

[@Generaloliverswanik]

Still don't know how the backpack kid got famous from doing a fortnite dance he literally started doing it after the dance was a thing and took credit for it

[@mrsloth6826]

the start of backpack kids genius interview was funny asf

[@DR_anks]

Thought you would mention Chills in this.

[@shinigamisway1645]

"Bhad baby's music wasnt that bad " Oh shit. I didnt realize this was a comedy channel

[@mattyballz]

I'll be here all night

[@HIMMBelljuvo]

Don't know why, but I have a soft spot for Backpack Kid

[@_sunchildd]

gucci flip flops by bhad bhabie is actually a bop. rly like her new stuff like misunderstood and 22 remix by candy paint ft bhad bhabie is FIRE. her voice is just soooo 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼 in that one

[@waterworks5810]

Fr my personal favorite is geek’d

[@ConsistentlyInconsistent21]

I barely understood a word you said

[@_sunchildd]

@@ConsistentlyInconsistent21 sorry you're illiterate. i'll pray for you 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ConsistentlyInconsistent21]

@@_sunchildd I bet you own cookie monster pajama pants

[@_sunchildd]

@@ConsistentlyInconsistent21 lmao i don't but good one 😂 try again

[@jordan.273]

i done forgot about the backpack kid 😭😭😭

[@kynlary]

the lil nas x no pun intended had me dead lmao

[@NotFromHereDude]

Take me back to 2016 💯

[@aidanhammer6968]

Tbh alot of Danielles fanbase were looking at her like an 18 yr old at 14

[@GuzmanLaBelica]

I hated Boonk, that backpack kid, Supreme Patty, and Woah Vicky. Bhad Bhabie is the only one that didn't irritate me that much. I'm glad most of them aren't viral anymore that way they aren't all over my feed.

[@ShadowDragonGT]

Joji was a meme and he makes great music

[@hispanic_individual7523]

I used to hate boonk but damn i just respect him for changing for the good

[@SnowKapp]

W Matty love the vids man!

[@Nickersons-Theme]

Society now just thinks that a viral (meme) clip automatically means you are to become a worldwide star when in reality most of these "rappers"/ "singers" are straight trash imo hahah

[@lso_meechie]

I think that John Gabbana x Woah Vicky transition

[@keenansegenchuk7177]

What meme is old town road? That’s just a song.

[@tru2thastyle]

I love the change in John. Book died and John was born again! Literally thanks to God!

[@reecemartin453]

I legit thought that Bahd bhabie and woah vickie was the same person lol

[@jordangowan1144]

Great video!

[@gZmadeit]

Great video dude

[@alvaroga1n]

I like how they all collared with each other in posts and music, very nice :)

[@ROLYx209]

I'm glad I found you on tiktok, your videos really intrigue me

[@reapthewhirlwind6915]

You use tik tok? Literally end

[@ratwithahat4228]

@@reapthewhirlwind6915 imagine telling something to off themselves for using a single app, I swear this generation has no hope

[@reapthewhirlwind6915]

@@ratwithahat4228 you mean someone? You have no hope I’m not a part of anything involving people like you.

[@oliviaa3075]

u know the employees mad asf when those guys walk in 😭

[@punklover99]

Ebonics isn't something you can copyright. Her using it shouldn't be a big deal

[@mikewebb7807]

I really thought this was going to have that daddy long neck kid and that other guy daddy no neck in this video. Lol

[@jaealexander403]

I be listening to bhad bhabie one song called momma dont worry

[@playerswhelm]

I dig your content! Biden calling in was pretty funny 😂

[@redhill3248]

I hope backpack kid all the success he wants

[@matthewb266]

Backpack kid literally looks as if he has no soul the kid really creeps me out

[@NightVisionz457]

@3:23 that beat actually soundz fire 🔥✨

[@seanthomas1552]

"per-vert" - theo von

[@crafto6881]

Only one I knew before this was Walmart yodeling kid (Mason Ramsey) who got songs with lil Nas, BTS and more

[@fentnausea]

12:05 LMFAOOO HELPPPP I CSNR RNN

[@lubba0000]

You know is a good day when Matty posts sum'n 🔥❤️

[@the_key_x]

It’s not a good team that did it for her, it was onlyfans. We live in a world where sex sells.

[@MusikByImma]

Hearing insecure flopped w 9.5k streams as a small artist is crazy 😂😂

[@PuppetMaster24]

Woah vicky was my least favorite internet meme / fame chaser

[@Whodnl]

Matty balls doesn't miss

[@itswaffle4478]

i cant believe you didn’t mention the supreme patty free airpods 🤣

[@Miruq]

0:47 Tyler ninja Blevins

[@yukiseiha]

under 500 view love your videos man

[@mattyballz]

thanks!

[@felipocool5737]

Missed out on elmo came in with the ak 47 freestyle kid. He is now the rapper duwop Kaine

[@coolguyhino92]

9:36 when i was down-bad *Ewe* did-not-do-no-THINg FO'oRE mii

[@bazookaman1353]

My fav ballz drops a banger again.

[@cxlecxldsxul]

joji with filty frank was a meme i mean i know he was a youtuber but when he was pink guy everyone made memes and hes had steady music career

[@cxlecxldsxul]

as i just seen the youtuber with successful youtubers with joji on the side of video just now

[@deanagewasteland6658]

The worst people always turn to jesus. Their fantasy doesn't work out so they turn to someone else's.

[@elikindagoofy]

Yo matty wut was the boonk song theat said "when i was down bad you did not do nothing for me"

[@donovandarby8055]

Backpack kid up front like that is harsh.

[@UFEDUC3]

Only reason bad baby(Or however she stylizes it) stayed any type of relevant is because she isn't horrible at music and she's a ratchet and people find her attractive.

[@yomama5954]

How you not gonna include Joji, he literally made harlam shake

[@mattyballz]

covered him a couple weeks ago