Say My Name Baby Apr 2026

: 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:

: 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

: In her raps, Lil' Kim utilizes the phrase to assert sexual dominance and command respect within her relationships. 3. Pop Culture & Public Persona

: 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

One of the most recognizable uses of the phrase comes from the 2014 music video for by DJ Khaled (featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future, and Jeremih).

: The motivational speaker and author has used the phrase playfully in her MarieTV episodes to engage with her audience at the end of videos. Khaled tells his love interest

: 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."