The phrase “6–7” has become a huge trend online. Kids shout it at games, use it in videos, or say it just for fun. Recently, some Christians have started to worry that the phrase is demonic or linked to the occult. So let’s slow down and look at what is actually true.
Where did “6–7” come from?
The phrase started in a rap song called “Doot Doot (6 7)” by an artist named Skrilla.¹ It was just part of his song — not a spell, chant, or religious phrase.
Why did it go viral?
It blew up on TikTok and in sports videos because:
- It’s fun to yell
- A famous basketball player is 6’7”
- A video of a kid shouting it also went viral²
None of this has anything to do with religion or demons.
What does it mean?
According to major dictionaries and language experts, it doesn’t mean anything.³ ⁴
It’s simply a hype sound — like yelling “Let’s go!” or “Yeah!”
Is it part of the occult?
There is no evidence that “6–7” is connected to Santería, Palo Mayombe, or any other occult religion.⁵
No scholar, pastor, or practitioner has ever shown that these numbers form a ritual chant.
Kids are not summoning spirits — they are repeating a meme.
What does the Bible say?
The Bible clearly warns us to avoid real occult practices:
- spells
- fortune-telling
- contacting the dead (Deut. 18:10–12)⁶
- idolatry (1 Cor. 10:20–21)⁷
These involve intent and worship, not random internet slang.
Saying “6–7” is not the same thing as participating in witchcraft.
So what should Christians do?
If you don’t like the phrase, you don’t have to use it.
But we also shouldn’t spread fear when there is no proof behind the claim.
A better response is to help our kids:
- think about what they say
- understand the media they consume
- follow Jesus with wisdom
- and focus on what really matters spiritually
Footnotes / Sources
- Skrilla – “Doot Doot (6 7)” (Spotify/YouTube release information).
- Coverage of the viral “6-7 kid” — various sports and culture news clips summarizing the meme’s growth.
- Dictionary.com — Listed “6–7” as its 2025 Word of the Year and described it as “deliberately meaningless.”
- Merriam-Webster — Described “6–7” as a “nonsensical interjection” with no defined meaning.
- Academic works on Santería & Palo (e.g., Joseph Murphy, Santería: African Spirits in America) — no mention of “6–7” or similar number-based chants.
- Deuteronomy 18:10–12 — Biblical prohibition of occult practices.
- 1 Corinthians 10:20-21 — Paul’s teaching on intentional engagement with idols.
The artist who released the song is a demonic being who actively practices Santeria. I trust nothing he says. Try Galatians 6:7 as a comeback when someone says “six-seven!”