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# The Drake Dancing Meme Is Now Over Thanks to This Vine

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## Olivia B. Waxman


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Updated: Jan 17, 2024 4:26 PM UTCPublished: Oct 21, 2015 4:15 PM UTC

A Vine parodying Drake’s music video for his song “Hotline Bling” shows the artist playing tennis — though probably not well enough to play with [“longtime friend,”](http://www.people.com/article/-serena-williams-drake-not-engaged-dating) tennis star Serena Williams. It boasts more than 12 million “loops” since it was uploaded 12 hours ago. Filmmaker Caleb Natale first [uploaded](https://twitter.com/caleb%5Fnatale/status/656849986852884480/video/1) the clip to the video-sharing platform:

The Internet has been making fun of the Canadian rapper’s dance moves since the video was released via Apple Music Monday, setting it to Vince Guaraldi’s _Peanuts_ soundtrack, Bob Marley, and more. Time.com has been keeping track of the [best memes here](http://time.com/4079654/drake-hotline-bling-dancing-memes/).

And here is the original music video for “Hotline Bling”:

### A History of Drake's Best Musical Collaborations

![A Day In The Life With Trey Songz](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt90e5123ed8eb01e3/69877f518e0601c42c45a4e6/01-drake-collaborations.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

Crooner Trey Songz appeared on Drake’s 2009 track “Successful,” and that same year, Drake appeared on Songz’ “I Invented Sex.” Ray Tamarra—Getty Images

![Lil Wayne "Every Girl" Music Video Shoot](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt401548f92243e322/69877f52524fc08597dec7d8/02-drake-collaborations.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

Over the years, Drizzy and Weezy have released several collaborations, but two of their most memorable team efforts include “HYFR” and “The Motto,” both from Drake’s 2011 album “Take Care.” Jared Milgrim—FilmMagic/Getty Images

![Drake's After Party](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9f6f687180623638/69877f53e53abaa0e44d798a/06-drake-collaborations.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

In 2010, Drake appeared on Rihanna’s song “What’s My Name?” The following year, Rihanna returned the favor and sang on the title track from his 2011 album “Take Care.” They both starred in each other’s music videos. Johnny Nunez—WireImage/Getty Images


![The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards - Show](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4350909536b7a5e4/69877f52cd1bba990e6f538f/03-drake-collaborations.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

Eminem and Drake joined forces (along with Kanye West and Lil Wayne) for the 2009 hit “Forever.” Kevin Winter—Getty Images

![2010 MTV Video Music Awards - Show](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt31e286a969175b9d/69877f53cd68487767099b5d/04-drake-collaborations.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

Drake appeared on two Mary J. Blige tracks: “The One” in 2009 and “Mr. Wrong” in 2011. Kevin Winter—Getty Images

![Eminem and Jay-Z "Home &amp; Home" Concert - New York - Show](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt42c71ee9e8fb4f3c/69877f532dce01667c9dd8e5/05-drake-collaborations.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

Drake was featured on Jay Z’s 2009 “Off That,” and Jay later appeared on Drake’s “Light Up” (2010) and “Pound Cake” (2013). Kevin Mazur—WireImage/Getty Images


![BET Awards '11 - Show](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8c97cc6d61bfa97c/69877f4c428a9e0a41cc724d/08-drake-collaborations.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

Drake appeared on two of rapper and producer DJ Khaled’s biggest hits: “I’m On One” in 2011 and “No New Friends” in 2013. Kevin Winter—Getty Images

![Hot 97 Thanksgiving Thank you Concert With Nicki Minaj and Fabolous](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt29e2c0f68f301413/69877f5435ba6f3182c07129/07-drake-collaborations.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

Drake’s fellow Young Money artist Nicki Minaj has appeared on several of his songs, like “Up All Night” in 2010 and “Make Me Proud” in 2011\. Drake has appeared on her recent songs like "Only" and "Truffle Butter." Johnny Nunez—WireImage/Getty Images

![Barclaycard Wireless Festival 2012 - London](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltd095850b9af687f8/69877f52a988caa91f6ac79d/12-drake-collaboration.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

Drake’s fellow Toronto native The Weeknd lent his R&B vocals to Drake’s song “Crew Love.” Drake has appeared on The Weeknd’s songs “The Zone” and “Live For.” Ian West—PA Wire/AP


![The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9b6570ad28e05b03/69877f4ce53abaa03f4d7979/09-drake-collaborations.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

Jamie Foxx invited Drake to rap on his 2009 song “Digital Girl” and his 2010 “Fall For Your Type.” Paul Drinkwater—NBC/Getty Images


## Transcript

[00:00] [ NOISE ]
[00:02] What makes a video go viral? Here's our guess.
[00:07] Mishka, I love you. [ NOISE ]
[00:12] Number one, cute animals. [ LAUGH ] Charlie, Charlie
[00:13] bit me. [ MUSIC ] [ FOREIGN ] [ MUSIC ] [ UNKNOWN ],
[00:13] we're going to Disneyland. Oh,
[00:29] my god. Number two, cute kids.
[00:44] [ MUSIC ] [ MUSIC ] [ MUSIC ]
[00:48] Number 3, remixes. [ MUSIC ] Whoa, oh my God, oh
[00:52] my God.
[00:59] [ LAUGH ] Oh my God. Whoo. Number
[01:07] four, spontaneity. Look at all those Number
[01:18] five. Cute kids and cute animals. Put
[01:22] this all together and it will certainly end up on your
[01:24] Facebook feed. [ MUSIC ]

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