“I Will Always Serve You,” often referred to as “And I Will Always Serve You” or “That I Will Always Serve You,” is a song and freestyle rap by SkinnyBoi CJ that has exploded into a viral meme. This track, a clever twist on Whitney Houston’s classic “I Will Always Love You,” swaps “love” for “serve,” in a playful reference to dealing drugs. SkinnyBoi CJ’s appearance on On The Radar ignited the meme’s popularity in late 2024, propelling “I Will Always Serve You” into the TikTok stratosphere. The freestyle, often sped-up and remixed, became a ubiquitous sound on TikTok, soundtracking countless photo slideshows and “Slang Overload” memes. These memes frequently incorporated the then-trending “Brainrot” slang terms like “Huzz,” “Bruzz,” and other “-Uzz Words,” alongside “Yunc” and “Fine Shyt,” solidifying its place within the realm of Meme Rap and Satirical Hip-Hop thanks to its inherently humorous and ironic nature.
The Genesis of “I Will Always Serve You”
The official origin of the track can be traced back to June 19th, 2024, when Frontyard Ent premiered the music video for SkinnyBoi CJ’s “I Will Always Serve You” on YouTube. This release quickly garnered attention, accumulating over 180,900 views and 10,000 likes within five months, marking the initial spark of the song’s journey into internet virality.
SkinnyBoi CJ – I WILL ALWAYS SERVE U (Official Music Video)
Alt text: YouTube thumbnail for SkinnyBoi CJ’s “I Will Always Serve U” music video, showcasing the artist and song title.
Around the same time, on June 19th, TikTok user @cyberundergr0und introduced a sped-up remix of “I Will Always Serve You” in a now-deleted TikTok video. While the original video is gone, it birthed a TikTok sound that resonated widely, becoming a popular audio choice for creators throughout late 2024 and beyond.
The first documented instance of the sound being used memetically appeared on June 19th itself. TikToker @hogetbck posted a two-photo slideshow featuring streamer Flight in a barber chair. Humorous captions at the top alluded to a “homie” playing the song in front of attractive women, humorously labeled “10s.” This early example garnered over 36,200 likes within five months, demonstrating the sound’s immediate comedic appeal and meme potential.
TikTok Takeover and Memeification
The virality of “I Will Always Serve You” on TikTok truly took off as SkinnyBoi CJ himself engaged with the trend. On June 21st, 2024, he utilized the sped-up TikTok sound in one of his own videos. Adding a self-aware and humorous text caption, “Y’all don’t like my song?” he playfully addressed potential criticism or confusion, further amplifying the song’s reach and solidifying its meme status. This video alone amassed over 308,100 plays and 50,100 likes in five months, showcasing the growing momentum.
@5kinnyboicju gotta hear da WHOLE ting 😂
♬ i will always serve by skinnyboi cj CYBER SPEED – cyberundergr0und
Alt text: Embedded TikTok video link to SkinnyBoi CJ’s TikTok using the sped-up “I Will Always Serve You” sound, with the caption “u gotta hear da WHOLE ting 😂”.
The sped-up sound continued its ascent in popularity in the following months, becoming a go-to audio for diverse meme formats. A notable example from September 20th, 2024, comes from TikToker @simonspeakin. They posted a single-photo slideshow featuring a disappointed Woody from Toy Story. The caption humorously read, “When ya girl can’t cook so you coming home from work to pizza every day like you’re Ninja Turtle.” This relatable and funny scenario, paired with the song, resonated widely, accumulating over 821,600 plays and 192,300 likes in just two months.
Alt text: Meme featuring a sad Woody from Toy Story with text overlay joking about eating pizza daily due to bad cooking, set to the “I Will Always Serve You” audio.
On September 29th, 2024, SkinnyBoi CJ further fueled the meme’s fire by posting a clip from his On The Radar freestyle performance to TikTok. This snippet showcased him actually performing the now-viral “I Will Always Serve You” lyrics, providing context and a visual element to the sound. This TikTok clip garnered over 769,700 plays and 110,400 likes in two months, further cementing the association between the song and the meme.
@5kinnyboicjskinnnyboi cj – i will always serve u
Alt text: Embedded TikTok video link to SkinnyBoi CJ’s On The Radar freestyle clip featuring “I Will Always Serve You,” emphasizing the song’s origin and performance.
By October 22nd, 2024, the “I Will Always Serve You” sound was being used in increasingly diverse and often absurdist meme contexts. TikToker @str4berryswitchblade posted a video utilizing the sound, humorously commenting on “Unemployed MFs” inventing new insecurities to mock. The video description even specifically referenced “Septum Arms,” highlighting the meme’s integration into broader internet humor and trends. This particular TikTok exploded in popularity, reaching over 3.4 million plays and 525,500 likes within a single month, demonstrating the sound’s widespread appeal and adaptability to various meme formats.
@str4berryswitchblade“Septum arms” 😭🙏🙏💔 #real #509 #fyp #hawktuah #glaze #fyp #stillwater #real ♬ i will always serve by skinnyboi cj CYBER SPEED – cyberundergr0und
Alt text: Embedded TikTok video link using “I Will Always Serve You” sound, satirizing internet humor and insecurities like “Septum Arms” with hashtags like #real and #fyp.
The meme’s association with specific internet slang solidified in November 2024. SkinnyBoi CJ’s “I Will Serve You” became intrinsically linked to memes centered around “Uzz Words” like “Huzz” and “Bruzz.” On November 14th, 2024, TikToker @adrielisshort posted a video with text overlay stating, “When bruzz says that femuzz are the move (femuzz means femboy huzz).” The video humorously depicted the TikToker imitating the Shaq Timeout pose, further amplifying the comedic and slang-focused nature of the meme. Within a day, this video garnered over 163,500 plays and 33,500 likes, highlighting the meme’s rapid spread and adoption within specific online communities.
@adrielisshortnew word #adrielisshort ♬ I WILL ALWAYS SERVE U – SkinnyBoi Cj
Alt text: Embedded TikTok video link showcasing the “I Will Always Serve You” sound used in a meme about “Uzz Words” slang, specifically “Bruzz” and “Femuzz,” featuring a comedic Shaq Timeout pose.
By November 15th, 2024, the most popular TikTok sound associated with the song had been used in over 20,000 posts, confirming “I Will Always Serve You”‘s status as a full-fledged viral meme sensation on the platform.
Meme Examples and Cultural Impact
The “I Will Always Serve You” meme is characterized by its versatility and humorous application across various scenarios. It often soundtracks videos depicting ironic situations, misunderstandings, or absurd takes on everyday life. The sped-up nature of the sound adds to the comedic timing and frenetic energy of the memes. The integration of “Brainrot” slang and “-Uzz Words” further situates the meme within specific online subcultures and humor styles.
Here are a few examples showcasing the meme’s diverse applications:
Alt text: Embedded TikTok video link example of “I Will Always Serve You” meme, showcasing a typical comedic or ironic scenario using the sound.
Alt text: Embedded TikTok video link example of “I Will Always Serve You” meme, demonstrating another instance of its use in internet humor.
Alt text: Embedded TikTok video link example of “I Will Always Serve You” meme, highlighting its application in photo slideshow or visual-based meme formats.
Alt text: Embedded TikTok video link example of “I Will Always Serve You” meme, illustrating its use in slang-related or “Brainrot” humor contexts.
While “I Will Always Serve You” may seem like a fleeting internet trend, it exemplifies the rapid evolution of online humor and meme culture. It showcases how a seemingly niche song can be transformed into a viral phenomenon through creative remixing, user-generated content, and its adoption by online communities. The meme’s association with specific slang and humor styles also highlights the dynamic and often insular nature of internet subcultures.
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External References
[1] YouTube – SkinnyBoi CJ – I WILL ALWAYS SERVE U (Official Music Video) dir. @ShotzByKye
[2] TikTok – i will always serve by skinnyboi cj CYBER SPEED – cyberundergr0und
[3] TikTok – @hogetbck
[4] TikTok – @5kinnyboicj
[5] TikTok – @simonspeakin
[6] TikTok – @str4berryswitchblade
[7] TikTok – @adrielisshort
[8] TikTok – @5kinnyboicj
