The 'Young Thug and Lil Durk Troubleshooting' meme originated from a 2018 photograph of the two rappers in a recording studio. In the image, Young Thug is seen intensely focused on a computer screen while Lil Durk stands behind him, looking on with equal concentration. The internet quickly repurposed the image to represent scenarios involving technical support, 'hacking,' or a person explaining something overly complex to a friend. Its popularity stems from the high-stakes energy the rappers bring to a mundane activity like looking at a monitor, making it a go-to template for IT professionals and gamers alike.