Successful Black Man is a classic advice animal that first gained traction on 4chan and Reddit around 2011. The meme features a photograph of a well-dressed Black man in a suit, intended to subvert racial stereotypes through clever wordplay. Each iteration typically begins with a top-text caption that implies a negative or criminal stereotype, which is then immediately recontextualized by the bottom-text to reveal a highly professional, wholesome, or 'successful' activity. By playing with the viewer's expectations, the meme acts as a form of social satire against prejudice. The subject of the photo is actually Keith Naylor, who became an internet icon for his portrayal of professional excellence in the face of preconceived notions.