"Bro talks to Dabo more than his own son": Hilarious reactions erupt as Playboi Carti shouts out Dabo to "keep smiling at him" at Rolling Loud

67th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Show - Source: Getty
67th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Show - Source: Getty

Playboi Carti’s Rolling Loud appearance became the talk of the internet, not just because of his performance but for an unexpected shout-out. In the middle of an explosive set, Carti paused to address someone in the crowd—Dabo, a notable figure recently embraced by the streaming community—and casually told him to "keep smiling at him."

The shout-out lit up social media, with fans erupting in laughter and flooding the internet with memes. Under one viral tweet that quoted Carti’s words, @dailypositivs joked,

"Bro talks to Dabo more than his own son 🙏🤣."

As if the moment couldn’t get more surreal, fans were quick to point out the deeper bond forming between the rapper and this newfound friend, making Dabo the unlikely star of the night.


Playboi Carti’s shout-out to Dabo at Rolling Loud leaves fans in stitches, and the memes say it all

Carti’s shout-out became instant meme material. The phrase "Dabo keep smiling at me" felt like the ultimate Carti-ism—cryptic, random, yet unforgettable. Fans on social media wasted no time, flooding the timeline with hilarious reactions.

@N_S_N_B commented,

"tuff sound board ngl," hinting at the absurdity of the moment.

Another tweet by @ovohiko added a deeper layer of irony, referencing Dabo’s recent streaming journey:

"after what dabo pops put him thru i’m glad he up there wit carti 🤣🤣🤣."

Fans found humor in the fact that Dabo, a relatively new face in Carti’s circle, had found a place on one of the biggest stages in hip-hop. Of course, not everyone could ignore the unique bond that had formed between Carti and Dabo. @ayekeeno jokingly commented,

"dabo chopped but at least he friends with carti 🔥," giving Dabo credit for being Carti's sidekick despite the playful jabs.

The commentary didn’t stop there, as @jacksonblaze888 continued to rally behind Dabo's Rolling Loud spotlight moment:

"bro really got lil bro’d in a positive way Dabo won."

It seemed Dabo wasn’t just a bystander anymore—he had "won" the internet with a simple grin and Carti’s hilarious shout-out. In the midst of it all, fans couldn’t help but call out Dabo’s rising fame here at Rolling Loud, with @capsizing__ tweeting,

"Bro trying to steal even more clout after he stole it all already 😭," poking fun at his newfound internet stardom.

Meanwhile, Carti’s fans, like @woozaaa123 couldn’t resist jabs at other figures in the streaming world, with

"Adin punching the air rn," referencing Adin Ross and how he might feel watching Dabo soak up the attention.

The background behind Playboi Carti's Rolling Loud shout-out

Playboi Carti has always been a controversial character with an air of mystery, but his performance with Rolling Loud was much more intense. He invited well-known performers to the stage, such as Kai Cenat, a budding streaming artist, and The Weeknd. However, Dabo's entrance brought a twist that few could have anticipated. In the months preceding Rolling Loud, Carti swiftly embraced Dabo, who was mostly unknown to the general public but well-liked by streaming users.

For those who don't know, Dabo is a streamer and content producer who has been becoming well-known on sites like Twitch for his engaging personality. This strange yet very funny moment at the festival came from our main guy's surprising rise and his friendship with well-known people like Mr. Playboi Carti. Carti's relationship with newish influencers like Dabo and Kai Cenat is growing along with his enigmatic reputation, unexpectedly combining the worlds of hip-hop and streaming culture.

This will go down in history as a legendary Carti meeting, and Rolling Loud Miami is known for its unexpected moments. It was a blend of humor, online culture, and hip-hop that captured the event's spirit. Playboi Carti is one of the most thrilling and unpredictable performers in the business because of his ability to surprise fans with even a simple shout-out.

Edited by Sohini Biswas
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