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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Chabos Wissen Wer Der Babo Ist” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 184 of the collection, and the 39th 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 “Chabos Wissen Wer Der Babo Ist” meme mean?
The phrase is used to proudly, and often jokingly, claim an undisputed leadership position. People quote it when they want to remind a group of friends, coworkers, or teammates who's really calling the shots. It's also used to praise someone respected, borrowing the confident, slightly boastful tone of early-2010s German rap, where "Babo" means the boss and "Chabo" is someone who follows or acknowledges him as such.
Where does the “Chabos Wissen Wer Der Babo Ist” meme come from?
The music video for "Chabos wissen wer der Babo ist" came out on 21 October 2012, performed by German rapper Haftbefehl. The track then appeared on his third album "Blockplatin", released on 25 January 2013, in a version featuring fellow rapper Farid Bang. The song became Haftbefehl's first major chart hit and helped popularize two slang words from his vocabulary: "Chabo", a term rooted in the Rotwelsch sociolect loosely meaning a young guy or a pawn in life's chessboard, and "Babo", meaning the boss. "Babo" was even voted Youth Word of the Year in Germany in 2013, showing how far the track's influence spread into everyday language.
- 21 October 2012the music video for "Chabos wissen wer der Babo ist" is released.
- 25 January 2013the track appears on Haftbefehl's album "Blockplatin", featuring Farid Bang.
How to use the “Chabos Wissen Wer Der Babo Ist” meme
- People say "Chabos wissen wer der Babo ist" jokingly to settle who really leads a friend group.
- The line is used to compliment someone respected, echoing the confident tone of the original track.
- German rap fans quote it as a direct reference to Haftbefehl and his influence on youth slang.
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The “Chabos Wissen Wer Der Babo Ist” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #39 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Chabos Wissen Wer Der Babo Ist” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Chabos Wissen Wer Der Babo Ist comes out of the German Memes pack 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
Where does the Chabos wissen wer der Babo ist meme come from?
It comes from the track of the same name by German rapper Haftbefehl, whose music video was released on 21 October 2012.
What does Babo mean?
"Babo" means the boss in German slang; it was even voted Youth Word of the Year in 2013 thanks to this track.
Who is Haftbefehl?
Haftbefehl is a German rapper whose track, released in 2012 and then featured on the 2013 album "Blockplatin", became his first big chart hit.
What does Chabo mean in this track?
"Chabo" comes from the Rotwelsch sociolect and loosely refers to a young guy, often one who acknowledges the "Babo"'s authority.
How do I get the Chabos Wissen Wer Der Babo Ist meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Chabos Wissen Wer Der Babo Ist” is a rare card of the German Memes 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 Chabos Wissen Wer Der Babo Ist card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Chabos wissen wer der Babo ist — Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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