One of British influencer KSI's rap songs has once again become the subject of memes, and this time they're all about chicken nuggets.

The song is called "Adam's Apple," and it's recently had a big resurgence on TikTok and Reels through memes that misinterpret its opening line as, "These nuggets ain't ready."

But why exactly are people making fun of KSI's song, and what's up with the nugget memes? Here's what we know about the latest misheard lyrics meme.

@creamybutsex KSI tells us an interesting story about how the nuggets isn't ready, when the customer greedily ask for them#fyp #nuggets #ksi #svenskaedits #viral ♬ original sound – tylerbowen

What Is The 'These Nuggets Ain't Ready' Meme?

Back in 2017, rapper and content creator KSI released the song "Adam's Apple," which gained over 33 million views over the next nine years.

At the beginning of the song, KSI laughs and says in a growling voice, "These n---as ain't ready." To some, the tone of his British voice makes it hard to interpret exactly what he's saying.

In mid-March 2026, TikToker @wurdihdek posted a meme where they comedically misinterpret the lyrics as, "These nuggets ain't ready," displaying the caption over a video of some uncooked chicken nuggets.

The meme spread later that month, inspiring a trend that's now going viral on TikTok and Reels.

@wurdihdek the recording/nuggets ain’t mine btw but the joke is mine #ksi #nuggets ♬ original sound – unc talks

How Is 'These Nuggets Ain't Ready' Used In Memes?

The "Nuggets Ain't Ready" memes are a silly way of poking fun at KSI and the way he says the opening line in "Adam's Apple."

While other memes about KSI's music have focused on the quality of his songs, such as the "Thick Of It" memes from 2024, this time the memes are more focused on chicken nuggets and the comedic misinterpretation of his lyrics.

Some of the most popular versions of the meme include edits where it looks like KSI is waiting for his nuggets in the microwave, and Accuracy Reenactment videos that look to recreate KSI's laugh and growl in the most accurate way possible.

@mymaximusmax #nuggets #ksi #trend #cringe #fyp ♬ Thick Of It – KSI

What Are Some More 'These Nuggets Ain't Ready' Memes?

@mrmarblex Bro KSI needs to stop making music 🫩 #marblerace #brainrot #jackpot #thesenuggetsaintready #fyp ♬ original sound – Meme marbles

@hoopervalley8 YOU WANTED THIS AMIGO #hoopervalley #h00pify #thesenuggetsaintready #youwantedthisamigo ♬ original sound – hoopervalley

@jerppmm I think I did it ok #fyp#viral#blowthisup#ksi#trending ♬ original sound – Jerppmm

@hoodie.facta Never eating raw nuggets again #ksi #funny #fyp #cringe #ksimusic @KingGen @Xfacta @itsaaravg @Brandini ♬ original sound – Hoodie.Facta

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For the full history of 'These Nuggets Ain't Ready,' be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.