The 'Free Bobby Shmurda' movement began shortly after Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda was arrested in late 2014 on conspiracy charges. Following the massive success of his hit 'Hot N*gga' and the viral Shmoney Dance, his incarceration became a major talking point in hip-hop culture. For over six years, the phrase 'Free Bobby Shmurda' served as a rallying cry across social media, often accompanied by the famous clip of him tossing his hat into the air. The meme evolved from a serious demand for justice to a celebratory symbol of his eventual release in February 2021. Today, users use the template to signify long-awaited returns or to pay homage to a defining era of internet rap history.