The 'What's a Father?' meme features the late rapper XXXTentacion in a contemplative or somber pose, often derived from his interviews or social media presence. The phrase itself is used to evoke a sense of deep irony or genuine existential questioning, playing on the artist's reputation for emotional and raw content. While sometimes used in 'deep fried' or surreal meme circles for humor, it also resonates with themes of upbringing and family dynamics. It gained significant traction on platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where users pair the questioning text with various nonsensical, philosophical, or profoundly sad answers.