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If you’ve been hearing kids say the number “41” a lot on TikTok or in real life, then you’ve discovered one of the latest memes that’s blowing up right now. If you’re wondering why everyone is saying “41” no matter the context and want to know where it came from, we’ve got you covered! Keep reading to learn what 41 means , how it started gaining popularity, and how it relates to the viral 6-7 meme .

41 Slang Meaning: Quick Facts

The number “41” doesn’t have a specific meaning on TikTok, but it’s used as a nonsensical meme response that’s just fun to say. The trend originated from rapper Blizzi Boi’s “41 Song”, where he claims he’s 41 years old and has 41 of everything.

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What is the 41 trend on TikTok?

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  1. The original rap song talks about getting older but still having a lot of things, but the 41 trend doesn’t follow the same meaning. While many videos on TikTok are lip-syncs that use clips from Blizzi Boi’s song, others just repeat the phrase “41” without the music and use the phrase for random memes.
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What does 41 mean in TikTok slang?

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  1. 41 doesn’t have a real meaning other than being fun to say. TikTok users might say “41” in any context or as a punchline for a joke. Because 41 doesn’t refer to anything specifically, you may see a variety of TikToks using the sound or referencing the dance. In real life, people just say it out loud for no other reason than it being popular right now.
    • In a recent video by Blizzi Boi, he explains the original “41 Unc” trend where you use the old age filter on TikTok and rap along to the song.
    • TikTok user hooperville posted a dance video with the “official” meme dance, where you put your hands out in front of you with your palms face down and move them side to side.
    • TikTok influencer Mr. Lindsay posted a video on August 6th alerting users that “41” was a trending meme he’s started to notice his students saying in random contexts, similar to the 6-7 trend .
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Where did the 41 trend come from?

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  1. The rapper Blizzi Boi originally released “41 Song” on his SoundCloud account in August 2021. In 2025, Blizzi Boi reposted the song on Instagram Reels and TikTok with the caption “40+ year old pluggnb rapper 🔥🙏 Did unc snap?” and it blew up again in popularity. In the song, Blizzi Boi explains that he’s 41 years old and repeats that he has 41 of everything. Some things he mentions having in his lyrics include: [1]
    • 41 gold
    • 41 stones (diamonds)
    • 41 bags of merch after leaving the mall
    • 41 homes
    • 41 DMs from people
  2. On August 2, 2025, TikTok user hooperville posted a video for the “official” 41 hand movement. In the short video, they hold their hands in front of them with their palms face down and move them side to side while saying “41.” As the video grew in popularity, other users have started using the hand movement when they say “41” as well. [2]
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Is 41 similar to the 6-7 trend?

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  1. The 6-7 trend started after the rapper Skrilla posted his song “Doot Doot (6 7)” in 2024. While the song originally refers to 67th Street in Chicago for Skrilla’s roots, “6-7” has been used as a nonsense word or joke punchline in other videos. [3] 41 also doesn’t have any real meaning or context as a slang term, so it’s just funny to say out loud as a joke. [4]
    • Many users are combining the numbers into a single meme, such as the TikTok videos by the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Hawks with the text “67 - 41 = 21.”
    • The 41 meme dance is also similar to the hand movement for the 6-7 trend. While you move your hands from side to side when you say 41, the 6-7 meme has you move your hands up and down instead.

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