Michael Jackson built the hee hee into his vocal style during his solo career in the 1980s, using it as an ad-lib across hit songs and live performances alongside grunts, hiccups and shouts. The clipped exclamation became one of the most imitated parts of his persona, referenced in parodies, impersonations and dance videos for decades. Short isolated versions later circulated on meme soundboards and social media, where creators reuse it as a standalone punchline rather than part of a full track.