The chant comes from The Sugarhill Gang version of Apache, released in 1981 and built on the Incredible Bongo Band breakbeat from 1973. Its jump on it refrain became a hip hop staple and reached a new audience through the famous Fresh Prince of Bel-Air dance scene with Will and Carlton. The clip kept circulating in dance challenges, sports arena mixes and meme edits because the instruction is simple, the rhythm is familiar, and anyone can join in on the next repeat without needing the full song.