Chopped Chin

The "Chopped Chin" meme originated from an August 6, 2023, Instagram post by the WNBA team Atlanta Dream. The post featured former WNBA player Renee Montgomery dancing courtside with her cousin, Angel Wiley. Initially, the video did not gain much attention, but in December 2024, Instagram user @halal_man_2 added an emotional quote overlay to the footage in a Reels post. The post used the song "Bring Me Back (Enox Mantano Remix)" by Miles Away, which contributed to its viral spread through various parodies and edits.

The name "Chopped Chin" comes from Angel Wiley’s chin in the video, with "chopped" being slang for "ugly." This nickname quickly spread online, leading to the creation of various memes using the footage. Notably, @halal_man_2 continued posting emotional quote overlays on the video, gaining traction on Instagram Reels and TikTok.

The core of the meme involves adding motivational or sentimental quotes to the video of Renee Montgomery and Angel Wiley dancing courtside at a basketball game. Examples include phrases like, "Sometimes you're not angry, you're just hurt. And that makes a big difference." This repurposing of the original footage allows users to express their emotions or create relatable content, often blending irony and humor. As a result, the meme spread rapidly across social media platforms, inspiring many variations and adaptations.

Angel Wiley has acknowledged the meme’s popularity on Instagram, expressing surprise at becoming its central figure. He has also leveraged the attention to promote his music and even promised to recreate the original dance if a specific streaming milestone is reached.