AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The meme, titled 'Back In The Day, Me And You Baby,' also known as 'That's Not My Son,' originates from a freestyle parody rap by actor Kayode Ewumi, who's known for the Roll Safe meme. In this performance on BBC Radio 1Xtra in 2015, the lyrics depict a scenario where Ewumi reminisces about past good times with a woman until an unexpected twist arises with her having a baby, which he emphatically denies being his son. The template is commonly used on TikTok for lip-dub skits that highlight comparisons between an old version of something preferred and a newer, less favorable one.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme originated from a video posted on YouTube by the BBC Radio 1Xtra channel on November 10th, 2015. It was part of their 'Fire In The Booth' series, where comedy rapper Roll Safe, played by Kayode Ewumi, delivered various freestyle raps. Particularly at the 3:33 time mark, he raps about a past relationship disrupted by the arrival of a baby, claiming 'That's not my son.' This segment paved the way for its subsequent popularity and adaptation into a meme format.[1]
Origin: 2015