LeBron James’ ‘You Are My Sunshine’ meme takes over TikTok -Here’s the hilarious story behind it

LeBron James diverts attention wherever he goes. The larger-than-life personality of the NBA icon leaves almost everyone awestruck, and it just did not leave the meme industry either. LeBron James has generated waves in the TikTok world with his You Are My Sunshine meme.

The popular song sung by Christina Perri has become viral on TikTok after it was used to pay tribute to LeBron James. However, his career started during the time when TikTok was not in existence. LeBron James' NBA career began 16 years before TikTok became popular. The Los Angeles Lakers’ cornerstone missed multiple games of the 2025-26 NBA regular season after being down with Scatica pain. Reportedly, he has recently resumed with the Los Angeles Lakers and is expected to be reevaluated in a couple of weeks.

Everything you need to know about LeBron James’ ‘You Are My Sunshine’ meme

Christina Perri’s popular number You Are My Sunshine has become a trending meme on TikTok. The video sharing app users are posting clips and images of LeBron James with the respective song. According to The Sporting News, the trend originated back in 2023 as a means of mocking a few die-hard fans of LeBron James. The mammoth fan following of the Lakers icon needs no introduction, and there is no shortage of his detractors who are always there to mock how his super fans always defend him.

However, You Are My Sunshine” video memes were used to mock James’ passionate fans on TikTok. With multiple parodies and variations, the popular meme has already evolved. The trend grew after the Brooklyn Nets’ TikTok posted a video of LeBron James warming up at Barclays Center with fans singing “You Are My Sunshine.” The 15-second clip pans between James and the Nets, with the caption “Obviously for Cam Thomas,” joking about the meme. However, it's no big deal LeBron James’ super fans are always ready to defend him and turn social media into a hotbed of discussion. More than two decades into the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers’ cornerstone has etched his name in the history book of the league.

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