"Every year, a few songs emerge that dominate social media feeds, not just because of their musicality but because of their viral potential. In 2025, one of the standout examples is Skrilla's "Doot Doot (6-7)," a track that went from underground release to TikTok phenomenon almost overnight. Dropping just a day after GELO's "Tweaker," which famously landed the former NBA prospect a record deal with UMG, Skrilla's single quickly followed a similar trajectory - becoming a fixture across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts."
"What made "Doot Doot" catch fire wasn't just timing, though that certainly helped. The track's title and lyrics are an unlikely combination of humor and menace. The phrase "6-7" in the title immediately caught the attention of basketball fans because of its uncanny connection to LaMelo Ball's height. Clips of the Charlotte Hornets star began circulating, stitched with snippets of the song, making it nearly impossible to scroll through NBA-related content without hearing its haunting refrain."
"The internet thrives on irony, and Skrilla's track delivered plenty of it. On one hand, the title nods to LaMelo's frame and features a cheeky "Baby Shark" reference - something that feels almost childlike. On the other, the song itself is pure drill: dark, skeletal, and laced with aggression. Produced by 1ellis, the beat is stripped back to its essentials, leaving plenty of space for Skrilla's menacing flow."
Skrilla released "Doot Doot (6-7)" in 2025 and the song transitioned from an underground release to a TikTok phenomenon almost overnight. The title's "6-7" reference and a cheeky "Baby Shark" nod created ironic contrast with the track's dark, aggressive drill production by 1ellis. Clips of LaMelo Ball stitched to the song proliferated across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, amplifying its reach among basketball fans. Users turned the song's playful/menacing duality into memes and edits. Curated drill and underground rap playlists added the track, driving streaming numbers higher through February and March.
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