“Ah shii, here we go again”: CJ teams up with music’s biggest names in viral meme

A recent Complex post swept the internet, merging nostalgic GTA vibes with contemporary celebrity culture. The viral meme presents CJ from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas reimagined in scenes with global music stars such as Billie Eilish, Drake, Travis Scott, Ariana Grande, and Jay-Z.

The post jestingly pictures what would happen if Los Santos were governed by Grammy award winners.

CJ’s latest side quest turns into a celebrity-packed adventure

The meme, which reads "Ah shii, here we go again 💰[via: @cjzuero ]" is a combination of GTA's signature low-poly aesthetic with the music world's current most popular stars. CJ, as originally voiced by Young Maylay in the 2004 game GTA: San Andreas, is placed into moments where he's chillin' with artists such as Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande or strolling with Travis Scott and Drake.In one pic, CJ shares a hood moment with Billie and Ariana. In another, he rolls a shopping cart alongside Jay-Z or gets low with Drake like they're old Grove Street homies. The meme comically reimagines each star like they're part of CJ's crazy open-world escapades, giving it the vibe of a trippy GTA side quest filled with music legends.

A whimsical mix of gaming history and popular culture

This meme is not meant to be taken seriously, it's just another fantastic instance of how internet culture delights in re-mixing familiar symbols.

"Ah shii, here we go again" is one of the most frequently cited catchphrases in gaming, which gets bandied about online for describing a hassle that's obstinately repetitive or too familiar by half.By placing chart-topping stars into CJ's sphere, the meme plays off how frequently these artists are in the limelight, always dropping something new, trending, or turning up in headlines. Complex, which is known for its fusion of streetwear, hip-hop, and internet trends, just amplified the joke by re-posting it to its huge following.Whether you’re a longtime GTA fan or just enjoy a good meme, this viral post hit the sweet spot between nostalgia and pop culture. CJ might’ve once ruled Grove Street, but according to the internet, he’s now rolling deep with music’s elite, one “ah shii” at a time.Also Read: “I think it’s a cool character”: Steven Ogg finally puts Trevor rumors to rest