Soulja Boy rose to fame in the late 2000s as an early internet-era rap star, with dance-driven hits that spread through online videos, remixes and social clips long before short-form video became mainstream. That online-first reputation has kept his name and sound in meme culture, where short clips are reused for dance moments, confident entrances and playful reactions. Even years after his breakout, the reference still works because it signals a fun, nostalgic hip-hop moment without needing a long explanation.