Drake's 'Hotline Bling' Video Inspired Some Incredible Dancing Memes

By Eliza Berman
October 20, 2015

On Monday night, Drake released the video for “Hotline Bling,” his single currently at No. 2 on the Billboard charts, via Apple Music. After a nod to the actual hotline referenced in the title, the bulk of the video’s five minutes features Drake, bathed in candy-colored light, dancing against a stark background.

Come Tuesday morning, the rapper-slash-singer’s dancing—which, according to Internet consensus, may be justly described as goofy—had inspired a vast assortment of memes, setting his moves to songs that might seem incongruous if not for their surprisingly fitting beats. Below are the best of those memes, which collectively prove that, no matter the genre, no matter the TV theme song, Drake always dances on beat.

First things first, it’s not unusual to be loved by Drake:

The video appears to have awakened a force in the performer:

Though some find his dancing dorky, others consider it suave:

If Vince Guaraldi made music videos, they may well have looked like this:

But the Peanuts crew is not the only bunch of scrappy cartoon kids Drake channels:

One Canadian dances to another Canadian’s beats:

If all else fails, Drake may have a future in Bollywood:

Or in a Bob Marley cover band:

But the biggest lesson of all is that Drake may be the Frasier Crane of a generation:

A History of Drake's Best Musical Collaborations
Crooner Trey Songz appeared on Drake’s 2009 track “Successful,” and that same year, Drake appeared on Songz’ “I Invented Sex.”
Crooner Trey Songz appeared on Drake’s 2009 track “Successful,” and that same year, Drake appeared on Songz’ “I Invented Sex.”
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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.”
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.”
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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.
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.
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Eminem and Drake joined forces (along with Kanye West and Lil Wayne) for the 2009 hit “Forever.”
Eminem and Drake joined forces (along with Kanye West and Lil Wayne) for the 2009 hit “Forever.”
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Drake appeared on two Mary J. Blige tracks: “The One” in 2009 and “Mr. Wrong” in 2011.
Drake appeared on two Mary J. Blige tracks: “The One” in 2009 and “Mr. Wrong” in 2011.
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Drake was featured on Jay Z’s 2009 “Off That,” and Jay later appeared on Drake’s “Light Up” (2010) and “Pound Cake” (2013).
Drake was featured on Jay Z’s 2009 “Off That,” and Jay later appeared on Drake’s “Light Up” (2010) and “Pound Cake” (2013).
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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.
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.
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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."
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."
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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.”
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.”
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Jamie Foxx invited Drake to rap on his 2009 song “Digital Girl” and his 2010 “Fall For Your Type.”
Jamie Foxx invited Drake to rap on his 2009 song “Digital Girl” and his 2010 “Fall For Your Type.”
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Write to Eliza Berman at eliza.berman@time.com.

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