Rap das Armas originated in Brazilian funk carioca and was popularised by the duo Cidinho e Doca, becoming one of the genre's most recognisable songs in Brazil and later abroad. Its chant-like chorus and references to Rio de Janeiro made it a lasting cultural reference, covered and parodied many times online. Paulo Kogos, a Brazilian commentator known for serious political videos, singing it created an unlikely contrast that helped this version circulate as a meme. The clip is now shared mainly for that surprise factor and for nostalgia.