: In a scripted intro, Khaled tells his love interest, "Baby, you smart, you very smart—matter of fact, you a genius." He then repeatedly commands her to "Say my name, baby," to which she awkwardly replies, "DJ Khaled."
: While their 1999 hit is titled "Say My Name," the lyrics "Say my name, say my name / If no one is around you, say baby I love you" are often paraphrased by other celebrities and athletes to signal loyalty or recognition. Say my name baby
: The sequence became an instant Internet meme due to Khaled’s intense delivery and the actress's bewildered expression. It is frequently cited as one of his most "meme-able" career moments. 2. Notable Musical References : In a scripted intro, Khaled tells his
: In her raps, Lil' Kim utilizes the phrase to assert sexual dominance and command respect within her relationships. 3. Pop Culture & Public Persona Pop Culture & Public Persona : Following her
: Following her split from Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini, the singer used the lyric as a social media nod to her decision to drop her married surname and go mononymously by "Cheryl".
Several artists have used "Say my name baby" as a central hook or lyrical motif: