Did you pray today

The "Did you pray today" meme became a viral internet trend on TikTok in 2023. The meme originates from Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug's 2016 song "Gangster Sh*t." The line "Did you pray today?" from the song gained particular attention, evolving into a meme as TikTok users created lip-sync videos and short clips using the phrase, leading to its rapid spread.

The meme's popularity began in early May 2023, with many TikTok users remixing the song and incorporating purple filters and mid-2010s digital aesthetics in their videos. These clips quickly amassed millions of views. The trend also spread by humorously adapting the lyrics to everyday scenarios or unexpected contexts.

Many people misunderstood the meme's lyrics as being related to actual prayer. For instance, school teachers reported students asking them, "Did you pray today?" Initially interpreting it as a religious question, they were surprised to learn it originated from Young Thug's song.