The 'He Cookin' meme, often synonymous with 'Let Him Cook,' is a popular internet reaction used to signal that someone should be allowed to continue what they are doing because they are onto something great. While the 'cooking' slang has long-standing roots in hip-hop culture—most notably popularized by Lil B 'The BasedGod' and his iconic cooking dance—the phrase exploded into the mainstream during the early 2020s. It is frequently used in sports, gaming, and political commentary to describe a person who is starting to perform exceptionally well or develop a complex but brilliant point. The meme typically features characters in a kitchen or looking on in realization as someone 'dishes out' greatness.