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Who Is 'Lil Phoebe?' The Mysterious Woman From Lil Wudy's Viral TikTok Song Explained
SoundCloud rapper Lil Wudy is having a moment in the spotlight right now thanks to the release of his new song "Phoebe."
In the song, Wudy raps about a woman who he calls "Lil Phoebe," and now, with the song going viral on TikTok, many users are wondering, "Who is Lil Phoebe?"
So, who is this mysterious "Lil Phoebe" and why has the song become so popular as a meme lately? Here's what you need to know.
@.denjae ts is actually crazy #fyp ♬ I Miss You, Pt. 1 (feat. Teddy Pendergrass) – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Who Is Lil Phoebe?
Lil Wudy's song "Phoebe" was released on January 17th, 2025, quickly becoming his most streamed song on Spotify.
Before its official release, Wudy released a preview of the song on TikTok, in which he raps the name "Lil Phoebe" in a high falsetto. The preview went viral about a month later, becoming the subject of over 17,000 uses in that span of time.
Many TikTokers are now wondering who Lil Phoebe is, with the comment, "Who is Lil Phoebe?" popping up in the comments section of just about every video that uses the song.
Unfortunately, we do not know exactly who Lil Phoebe is, as Lil Wudy hasn't spoken about her. All we can assume by the context of the song is that Lil Phoebe is either Lil Wudy's girlfriend or someone that he has hooked up with.
@morewudy PHEBE #fyp #xyzbca #upcomingartist #viralvideo ♬ original sound – Lil Wudy
How Is Lil Phoebe Used In Memes?
The song "Phoebe" is used in a wide variety of videos on TikTok, most of which are memes unrelated to the song. These videos simply use the song as a background track.
However, in mid-February 2025, Lil Phoebe, in particular, became the subject of memes, many of which directly ask, "Who is Lil Phoebe?"
The phrase "Who is Lil Phoebe?" has become a bit of a running joke on TikTok throughout the month, with the section of the song in which Wudy raps her name becoming the main subject of memes.
Even Vexbolts, the unofficial king of brainrot, has posted a video parodying the song and asking the question, solidifying Lil Phoebe as a growing brainrot meme.
@indy.prodzz By Lil Phoebe 💔 #funny #nba #basketball #lilphoebe ♬ Lil Phoebe – indy✝️
@unclecrashout I can feel the pain in his dih💔
@sanilovesmusic Once AGAIN…TikTok do your thing😭🤣#phoebe #fyp #viralvideo #slideshow #piano #melodica #musician ♬ Lil Phoebe x Melodica – sanilovesmusic
@vexbolts WHO IS LIL PHOEBE? 😭💔 #vexbolts #lilphoebe #yesquad ♬ original sound – Vexbol(ts)
For the full history of Lil Phoebe, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.
