Xaviersobased, born Xavier Lopez on October 23, 2003, in New York City, is a rapper and producer known for his eccentric style and genre-blurring sound and is one of the biggest names in the underground rap scene of the 2020’s. With hit songs like “Double Whammy (s3bby yaridubz)”, “Need Me”, “What zit tooya”, “ghost town” and “linda”, He built a reputation for mixing sounds: trap, plugg, “jerk,” hyperpop, and experimental rap textures. He is affiliated with underground collectives like 1c34 and Novagang.
His 2024 mixtapes “Keep It Goin Xav” and “with 2 (hosted by d9lton)” marked a turning point, consolidating his identity, showing how he could synthesize influences, and earning critical recognition. Xavier is also known for his frequent collaborations with Nettspend and OsamaSon, two of the biggest names in the new underground rap wave.
Origins of the Meme
The meme traces back to a concert video posted on September 21st, 2023, by TikToker @kickassgrim, showing Xaviersobased and Nettspend performing live on stage. In the clip, while Nettspend is performing, the camera pans to Xavier, who is doing a very unique dance with a mix of fluid arm movements that fans immediately found cool.
The video received roughly 113,900 plays and 15,200 likes within 11 days. On September 26th, 2023, it was reposted by X user @nettspendfan, where it skyrocketed in popularity, earning over 11.9 million views and 10,700 likes in less than a week. Viewers were curious, commenting things like “how does he do that?” and “bro unlocked a new animation.”
Roblox Involvement and Meme Spread
The dance soon transcended music culture and entered gaming communities, particularly Roblox. Players began recreating the dance in-game, pairing it with “Love Hate,” one of Xaviersobased’s biggest songs. This fan-made crossover became iconic — the “Xaviersobased Emote” — a custom animation mimicking his real-life dance that perfectly synced with the track’s hypnotic beat.
As the trend grew, Roblox users filled game lobbies and servers with the emote, often recording edits where avatars performed the move to “Love Hate” or other underground hits. TikTok and YouTube Shorts amplified the phenomenon, captioning clips with lines like “bro think he Xaviersobased” or “unlock the Xavier emote.” The meme’s blend of style, irony, and genuine appreciation for the artist made it one of the most recognizable underground trends of late 2023 and 2024.
The meme’s blend of style, irony, and genuine appreciation for the artist made it one of the most recognizable underground trends of late 2023 and 2024.
