Grammy-winning artist Steve Lacy turned his October 15 concert at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey into a celebration of basketball royalty, performing the viral “LeBron, LeBron, LeBron” parody of his hit song “Oh Yeah?” to a roaring crowd. The moment quickly lit up social media, with fan videos racking up thousands of views overnight.
Steve Lacy performs on stage (Credits: Getty Images)
The parody originated on Instagram, where a creator named Danay reworked the refrain of Lacy’s “Oh Yeah?” — swapping the original “Come on, come on, come on” lyric for a chant of “LeBron, LeBron, LeBron” in tribute to the NBA superstar. The remix exploded online, becoming one of the season’s most shared sports memes.
Perfect Timing Before Sixers Season Opener
The tribute was perfectly timed. With LeBron James now suiting up for the Philadelphia 76ers and the team’s season opener against the New York Knicks set for October 20 at Madison Square Garden, Camden — just across the river from Philadelphia — was the ideal venue for this crossover moment. Lacy even got the entire crowd to wave along as he sang a few bars of the viral cover.
For Sixers fans, the night carried extra meaning. James’ arrival in Philadelphia has electrified the fanbase, and his regular-season debut for the team is only days away. Lacy, performing on his “Oh Yeah?” North American tour, read the room perfectly.
A Tour Full of Viral Moments
Lacy’s “Oh Yeah?” tour kicked off on September 27 in Minneapolis and runs through November 30 in Vancouver, with stops in Chicago, New York, Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and more. The self-produced, 10-track “OH YEAH?” project features collaborations with SZA, Erykah Badu, and Cecile Believe, and marks his first headline run since his sold-out 2022 tour.
Moments like the Camden LeBron tribute show why Lacy remains one of the most culturally dialed-in artists of his generation. He didn’t just perform a viral meme — he made it a shared celebration for a city that’s ready to see LeBron in a Sixers jersey. If the reaction is any indication, the rest of the tour could bring even more surprises.
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