The Scraper Bikes phenomenon originated in Oakland, California, popularized by Tyrone 'Baybe Champ' Stevenson and the viral 2007 song 'Scraper Bike' by the Trunk Boiz. These bicycles are characterized by oversized wheels decorated with colorful foil wrappers and vibrant paint jobs designed to mimic 'scraper' cars—luxury American sedans with large rims. Beyond just a trend, Scraper Bikes represent a positive community movement for youth expression and DIY creativity within urban culture. In the meme world, they are often used to signify peak West Coast 'swag,' DIY ingenuity, or nostalgic 2000s hyphy culture, celebrating the unique intersection of street style and bicycle customization.