"My Shayla" meme goes viral on TikTok as users embrace emotional soundbite
dexerto.com — January 19, 2025, 06:01 PM UTC
The "My Shayla" meme has become a viral sensation on TikTok in 2025, featuring a soundbite of actor Tyrese Gibson emotionally saying, "Oh my God, my Shayla!" This moment originates from a 2017 video during his custody battle over his daughter. Initially shared on Instagram, Gibson's emotional videos received mixed reactions and were later deleted. The "Crying Tyrese" meme emerged from this moment, gaining popularity on various social media platforms in the late 2010s. Recently, TikTok users revived the soundbite, using it in over 126,000 videos to express sadness or humor. The phrase "My Shayla" has also become slang for deep emotional connections or loss, reflecting its widespread impact on social media.