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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “C’est moi qui chante” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 2668 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “C’est moi qui chante” meme mean?
The line plays on two senses of “to sing”: the footballer is not paid for that task, while the rapper makes it his trade. It is used to send someone back to their role, claim your own spot, or cut off a comparison. The tone is a dry comeback with a touch of pride. It is also quoted lightly, to tease a friend who plays singer at karaoke or in a group chat.
Where does the “C’est moi qui chante” meme come from?
The sentence is attributed to rapper Booba, real name Élie Yaffa, born on 9 December 1976 in Sèvres, a former member of the group Lunatic and a major figure of French rap. According to videos that picked it up around 2021, he said it about footballer Karim Benzema, at a time when people debated whether players should sing La Marseillaise before a match. The rapper answers that the player is not paid to sing, and that singing is his own job. The line went viral for its punch and circulates online as a quote, an edit and a photo caption.
- 9 December 1976Booba, real name Élie Yaffa, is born in Sèvres.
How to use the “C’est moi qui chante” meme
- Answer a misplaced comparison with “he’s not paid to sing”.
- Tease a friend who sings off-key at karaoke.
- Claim your role when someone steps on it.
- Caption a photo of an athlete holding a mic.
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The “C’est moi qui chante” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @abell |
How to get the “C’est moi qui chante” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; C’est moi qui chante comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
The reprints of the “C’est moi qui chante” card
The “C’est moi qui chante” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,059) and Epic (No. 4,821). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.
Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.
MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Who said “Il est pas payé pour chanter, c’est moi qui chante”?
The line is attributed to rapper Booba, about footballer Karim Benzema, according to videos that relay it.
What does the line mean?
It means singing is not the footballer’s job, while it is the rapper’s. It sends everyone back to their own role.
Who is Booba?
He is a French rapper, singer, entrepreneur and actor, born in 1976 in Sèvres and a former member of Lunatic.
How do I get the C’est moi qui chante meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “C’est moi qui chante” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the C’est moi qui chante card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Booba · checked on October 18, 2026.
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