Bazooka
Miami Xo · Bazooka
Kaboom, kablow, kaboom
Rest in peace, my granny, she got hit by a bazooka
Yeah, I think about her every time I hit the hookah
Kaboom, kablow, kaboom
I was in my room tryna teach my little sister
Then I heard a boom, and it sounded like a missile
Who that is? What that was?
Oh, that granny, oh, she done
What the fuck they hit her with?
What the fuck they hit her with?
A fuckin' bazooka, lil' bitch
Every time I close my eyes I'm drawin' plays about that blitz
Every time I close my eyes I'm thinkin' 'bout how they did you quick
Granny, I'm sorry, but I'ma have to go 'head and forgive 'em and forget
I don't know what you want me to do
You gon' slide, you gon' lose your whole crew
Homicide, when I think about you
If you was I, nigga, what would you do?
Rest in peace, my granny, she got hit by a bazooka
Yeah, I think about her, every time I hit the hookah
Kaboom, kablow, kaboom
I was in my room tryna teach my little sister
Then I heard a boom, and it sounded like a missile
Who that is? What that was?
Oh, that granny, oh, she done
Shots fired
Shots fired, shots fired, shots fired
Shots fired, shots fired, shots fired
Bazooka
"Bazooka" is one of the most unexpected viral hits of the decade. The song, by American rapper Miami XO, was released independently on 29 December 2025, and it quickly spread across SoundCloud, YouTube, and Twitter before becoming a full-blown internet phenomenon. The track is only 1 minute and 48 seconds long, but it has had an outsized impact, becoming one of the defining meme songs of early 2026.
Lyrically, "Bazooka" is darkly humorous, telling the story of a grandmother who gets hit by a bazooka. The hook, "Kaboom, kablow, kaboom / Rest in peace my granny, she got hit by a bazooka," is both absurd and catchy, and it is the kind of line that gets stuck in your head. Stereogum described the backstory as involving a hit-and-run incident that motivates the act of revenge, but Miami XO himself has said that he "really didn't have any, like, inspiration" for the song.
The contrast between the song's laid-back, melodic trap production and its darkly humorous lyrics is a big part of its appeal. The beat, produced by Slxwly, is smooth and hypnotic, and it gives the song a dreamy quality that makes the violent subject matter even more surreal. It is the kind of song that fans have interpreted in many different ways, as comedy, as dance music, and even as therapy.
The song's cultural impact has been remarkable. The New York Times named it "Song of the Week" in February 2026, with writer Jon Caramanica describing it as one of the most durable meme songs of the year. In early April 2026, the White House even used "Bazooka" alongside war footage in a social media post, a moment that highlighted the song's strange reach. A "funeral" was held for the rapper's grandmother in the Roblox game "Steal a Brainrot," and an emote with the song's audio was added to Fortnite Battle Royale.
For a reviewer, "Bazooka" is a fascinating example of how the internet can turn a small, independent song into a global phenomenon. It is a song that is both silly and strangely moving, a track that captures the absurdity of the modern internet age. Miami XO has created something genuinely unique, and "Bazooka" is a testament to the power of viral creativity.