Kendrick Lamar Mustard t-shirt. In his song “tv off”, he lets out a passionate, almost operatic scream: “Mustard!”—and the internet went wild. Now, everyone from influencers to fast-food chains is running with it, turning this unexpected shout into a full-fledged meme. Let’s dive into how this happened and why it’s pure internet gold.
How Did ‘Mustard!’ Become a Thing?
Around two minutes into “tv off”, Lamar drops a high-energy, all-caps scream hat lasts a full five seconds—two entire measures of music. It’s loud. It’s weird. And it’s catchy as hell. But why?
That shout is a direct nod to producer Mustard, who, alongside Jack Antonoff and Sean Momberger, worked on the track. Fun fact? Even Mustard himself had no idea it was coming. His reaction?
“That s— was elite. So fire,”
he told Billboard, adding that he might just make it his new producer tag.
From Song to Internet Sensation
Within hours of the album drop, social media was flooded with ‘Mustard!’ remixes, edits, and reactions. Memes took off in every direction:
- Sports announcers screaming “Mustard!” over game highlights
- McDonald’s and Heinz jumping in with their own mustard-themed jokes
- AI-generated deepfakes of everyone from Shrek to politicians yelling it
Even Mustard himself joined in on the fun, reposting some of the best takes. That’s when you know a meme has officially arrived.
Will This Be New Producer Tag?
Mustard has been a staple in hip-hop production for over a decade. His iconic tag—“Mustard on the beat, ho!”—became synonymous with West Coast bangers. But this new Lamar-powered shoutout? It could be a game-changer.
Producer tags are more than just a gimmick; they create brand recognition. If Mustard embraces this new version, it might just become his next sonic signature. Imagine a world where every Mustard track starts with Lamar’s voice echoing “MUSTARD!”—music history in the making.
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