On January 13, 2024, Ninja did indeed get a low taper fade. He posted the results on TikTok, intercut with @Ericdoa’s original sound, where it racked up almost a million views.

Other memes are cryptic from the very start, such as "Imagine if Ninja got a low taper fade?" Because, let's be honest, what does that even mean? Never fear, we've tracked down the meme's origin ...

So, does Ninja have a 'low taper fade'? As of Jan. 15, Ninja claims he now has a low taper fade — but whether the haircut is an accurate low taper fade seems to be up for debate in the comments.

The Low Taper Fade meme refers to Twitch streamer and hyperpop artist ericdoa calling for fans to imagine if Twitch streamer Ninja got the cut. He did this during an extended live stream in which ...

“Imagine if Ninja got a low taper fade,” ericdoa sang, repeating the line and stretching the words into oblivion. More from Rolling Stone ...

Meet Ericdoa, the Reason Why Ninja Got a Low Taper Fade The 21-year-old musician discusses his viral stream-of-consciousness Twitch stream and his new album D.O.A.