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“Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all Sloth” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

This meme pairs a costumed sloth clip art with the iconic quote 'Dolla dolla bill y'all' from Wu-Tang Clan's 1994 track C.R.E.A.M.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all Sloth” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all Sloth” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21440 of the collection, and the 72nd best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all Sloth” meme mean?

The humor stems from the absurd contrast between the slow-moving sloth and the aggressive, money-focused rap lyric. The formal attire of the animal adds to the surreal comedy. This format is often used to ironically comment on financial situations or the overwhelming power of money in modern life.

Where does the “Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all Sloth” meme come from?

The earliest known version was posted by Reddit user jermtheworm on September 1, 2011. It features an illustration of a sloth in a suit created by Portland illustrator Ryan Berkley, captioned with lyrics from Wu-Tang Clan's 1994 hit C.R.E.A.M., which stands for 'Cash Rules Everything Around Me'. A blue-background variant appeared on Tumblr on September 3, 2011, by Ghostlike Swazy. The format gained traction leading to the creation of r/gangstaanimals on January 19, 2013, which popularized pairing animals with hip-hop quotes.

  1. 2011Initial publication on Reddit by jermtheworm on September 1.
  2. 2011Variation shared on Tumblr by Ghostlike Swazy on September 3.
  3. 2013Launch of r/gangstaanimals subreddit on January 19 expanding the trend.

How to use the “Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all Sloth” meme

  • Post the image when discussing unexpected expenses or payday excitement.
  • Use it to sarcastically highlight a situation where money is the only priority.
  • Share it to joke about someone acting sophisticated while being fundamentally silly.

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The “Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all Sloth” card in MyMemeCards

Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all Sloth card
NumberNo. 21440
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 72
Fame69/100 · #72 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 72: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all Sloth” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all Sloth comes out of the Memes World series 72 as a rare 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 10 MemeCoins.

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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 is Ryan Berkley sloth?

Ryan Berkley is a Portland-based illustrator who created the original clip art of the sloth wearing a suit used in this viral meme.

What does Dolla dolla bill y'all mean?

It is a lyric from Wu-Tang Clan's song C.R.E.A.M. It translates to 'Cash Rules Everything Around Me', emphasizing the dominance of money.

When did the Wu-Tang sloth meme start?

The meme originated in September 2011 when users began combining existing sloth illustrations with lyrics from the famous hip-hop track.

How do I get the Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all Sloth meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all Sloth” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all Sloth card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Dolla Dolla Bill Yall Sloth · Sloths | Know Your Meme · Captioned Animal Image Macros Memes — meme.com · checked on October 13, 2026.

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