The 'Shots Fired' meme is a popular internet slang term used to acknowledge a particularly sharp or effective verbal insult, roast, or 'diss.' While the phrase originated in military contexts, it transitioned into hip-hop culture and eventually dominated social media as a reaction to public feuds and clever comebacks. It is typically used as a caption or reaction image when someone delivers a scathing truth or a witty blow to an opponent. The meme captures the dramatic tension of a digital argument, serving as the virtual equivalent of a crowd's reaction to a lethal punchline in a rap battle.