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KTT2 Era Memes and Moments (2020–Present)
• The Noah Sammak Saga (2020) – Shortly after KTT2 launched, the community proved it hadn’t lost its penchant for epic memes. In March 2020, a user started an innocuous thread: “Who is Noah Sammak? The supposed writer of After Hours”, noting this mysterious person had unearned songwriting credits on songs by The Weeknd and Justin Bieber . What followed was hobbyist detective work turned meme spectacle. When an apparent legal threat was sent to KTT2 to cease discussing Sammak, the forum’s owner cheekily pinned the thread sitewide, rallying everyone to investigate . Users uncovered that “Noah Sammak” was likely a fraud – and they had a field day. They found his photo and flooded the thread with jokes about his appearance , likening him to memes (one user quipped it was a “Real Eyes Realize Real Lies type selfie” ). They even photoshopped him in humiliating scenarios (the HobbyDrama write-up notes the forum “exposed a scammer (by photoshopping him sucking toes)” in the title ). The thread blew up into 224 pages of comedy and sleuthing, ultimately prompting the fake songwriter to erase his online presence . This saga birthed the catchphrase “Sammak the b****? I hardly Noah” (a punny title used in recounting the drama) and reaffirmed KTT2’s ability to mobilize a meme-worthy event. Within KTT2, it became perhaps the defining thread of the early era – users who participated wear it like a badge of honor. The broader internet got a peek via write-ups on Reddit, but largely this was a contained storm. It shows that KTT’s meme culture survived into KTT2, now with an even sharper edge (cyber sleuthing and coordinated trolling).
• Legacy Meme References – Much of KTT2’s meme culture is a continuation or homage to KTT classics. The community often resurrects old memes in new contexts, keeping the spirit alive. For instance, phrases like “Ain’t no pizza, get out” and “rotate the satellites” are still dropped in discussions for a laugh or nostalgia . New members quickly learn these weird slogans or ask about them, becoming indoctrinated into the inside jokes. KTT2 also carried on the tradition of using “crine” for “crying” and other KTT slang. The infamous spiderporn.gif even found new purpose: whenever KTT2 users wanted to raid or prank another forum (like the brief AWGE forum for A$AP Rocky), they threatened to spam spiderporn until the site yielded . This demonstrates a shift in that KTT2 was self-aware of its meme legacy – sometimes deploying it deliberately. Additionally, the forum still engages in meme-able antics around music releases. During Kanye’s DONDA rollout in 2021, for example, KTT2 threads were full of humorous despair and “Mike Dean save us” posts, just like old times (showing that new memes often rhyme with the old ones).
• New Inside Jokes – KTT2 has developed some fresh memes, though often building on the old culture. For example, users have a tradition of greeting new users or even artists who join with light trolling – one KTT2 thread humorously warned producer Kenny Beats about the forum, saying “expect spiderporn in your DMs soon” as a rite of passage . There are also community nicknames like “Mouse Fam” which emerged on KTT2 – a jovial reference to a group of users with Mickey Mouse avatars, used as an in-joke (e.g. “Mouse fam >>>” meaning that group’s supremacy in some humorous context ). While smaller in scale, these show KTT2 generating its own memes. Another subtle shift is the tone – by 2020s, the forum’s stance on Kanye himself became heavily ironic or critical (after years of wild antics by Ye). It wasn’t uncommon for KTT2 to turn Kanye’s controversial statements into memes, or to flood a thread with Drake sales stats to annoy Kanye loyalists (the so-called “Papi’s Angels” were Drake stans on KTT2 who trolled Kanye discussions with Drake memes ). This reflects a cultural trend: KTT2’s humor became more meta, often riffing on the very idea of a Kanye fan forum gone rogue.

Cultural Impact and Evolution of KTT Memes

The memes of KTT/KTT2 have been crucial in bonding the community. Shared jokes – whether a one-line zinger like “Nas lost” or a 20-paragraph copypasta – created a sense of identity unique to the forums. Longtime members can cite these memes and instantly relate to each other’s memories of hype and hilarity. For example, a phrase as silly as “rotate the satellites” evokes a whole night of collective excitement when the forum banded together against an outside villain . These inside jokes also served as ice-breakers and equalizers – a new user who “gets” the Ain’t no pizza reference immediately feels part of the club.

Moreover, KTT memes occasionally rippled out to the broader internet. The forum itself was influential – Brockhampton’s formation on KTT is a famous anecdote , and artists like Travis Scott and Wale interacted with or mentioned the community, lending it an aura of relevance. While a joke like “Happy birthday Ed Sheeran” didn’t trend on Twitter, the collective behavior of KTT (for instance, swarming an odd topic with jokes or coordinating investigative memes like the Noah Sammak case) exemplified a proto-Reddit style of internet culture – but within a more tight-knit setting. Other hip-hop sites and subreddits have looked to KTT for early takes, leaks, or just entertainment. For example, during the Shkreli incident, users on Hip-Hop forum Boxden lurked to watch KTT’s meme frenzy play out . KTT’s knack for producing memes thus enhanced its reputation as the place where “internet hip-hop history” might happen live.

From KTT to KTT2: Shifts in Meme Trends

The transition from the original KTT to KTT2 in 2020 also marked some shifts in meme trends:
• Nostalgia and Curation: KTT2 members immediately started threads to catalog “OG KTT memes” , indicating a more self-aware approach to their culture. The community became curators of their own lore, ensuring classic memes were not forgotten in the move. This differs from early KTT, where memes emerged organically without foresight of legacy.
• Edginess and Moderation: Early KTT could be wild (trolling Wale, outrageous rants, etc.), and while KTT2 preserved that spirit (see: toe-sucking photoshop saga), there’s also a sense of tighter moderation/community standards. For instance, some offensive memes or user behavior (that might have slid in 2010) became less tolerated. A user in 2022 even noted fatigue with certain jokes (like spiderporn) getting stale – suggesting the community grew a bit more critical of its own meme reuse.
• Broader Focus: As Kanye’s public image changed, KTT2’s meme focus diversified. The forum’s name aside, users often centered humor on other artists and general pop culture more than just Kanye. Memes about Drake, Playboi Carti, or even non-music topics became common, reflecting a broader internet culture convergence. Yet, whenever Kanye did something notable, KTT/KTT2 was still the place that generated a flurry of memes (for example, the *“Kanye running for President in 2020” period saw KTT2 flooded with parody campaign posters and jokes).
• Community Resilience: Perhaps the biggest constant is how resilient the meme culture proved. Even after migrating sites, the same core humor and camaraderie persisted. In fact, old memes took on an almost legendary status on KTT2 (the way elders tell tales): e.g. users would ask “what’s the story behind ‘Nas lost’ or ‘pizza get out’?” and veterans would happily recount these tales, keeping the culture alive for the next generation.

Conclusion

From “Nas lost” to “rotate the satellites,” the memes of KTT and KTT2 chronicle a vibrant subculture within hip-hop fandom. These forums developed an identity through humor – an amalgam of rap knowledge, internet savviness, and youthful irreverence. Each meme, whether a simple catchphrase or an epic 200-page saga, served as a building block of a community that felt like an extended family with its own language . Inside jokes created solidarity – in tough times (endless album delays) they provided comic relief, and in great times (surprise music drops, legendary threads) they amplified the excitement.

The legacy of KTT’s memes remains impactful. They demonstrate how an online forum can shape culture: KTT gave us sneak peeks into fan psychology (turning angst into art, like the Channel Orange guide), showcased the power of collective action (memeing a scammer out of existence), and kept the joy in music discussion through constant creativity. Many of the top KTT memes have transcended their original context – you might hear “Nas lost” or “doing X about another man” in other comment sections without realizing they were polished in the fires of KTT.

In the end, the story of KTT and KTT2’s top memes is also the story of the forums themselves: passionate, chaotic, clever, and unforgettably fun. As one user fondly reminisced while listing classics like “Ain’t no pizza” and “Rotate the satellites,” these memes “highlight the unique humor and camaraderie that define the KTT and KTT2 forums”, fostering a true sense of belonging among members . Despite changes in platform and era, that spirit endures – and the memes continue to evolve, ensuring that the legend of KTT lives on one laugh at a time.

Sources:
• KTT2 user discussions recounting classic kanye​tothe memes
• kanye​tothe forum archives and user quotes (via KTT2 threads and HobbyDrama Reddit) for specific meme origins and stories
• First-hand accounts of KTT events: e.g. Martin Shkreli incident , Wale’s “pizza” quote , the Noah Sammak thread saga
• HobbyDrama Reddit write-up on KTT’s culture and notable threads
• KTT2 “Earliest KTT Memory” and “OG KTT memes” threads for user memories of memes (Djoats, etc.)
• KTT2 “List Every KTT Meme” compilation and related commentary for lesser-known memes and continuity into KTT2

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