"6-7" Innocence or Intentionality?

Written by: Pastor Andrew Starr

In December of 2024, Skrilla (Jemille Edwards, an American Rapper from Philadelphia, PA) released a song entitled, “Doot Doot (6-7).” While the song was released almost a year ago, it wasn’t until a few months ago that the catch phrase, “6-7” (often done with a juggling open palm motion or creating the numbers six and seven with your hands) became a sweeping national movement among people ranging from children through adults. Fans at games would get excited with the possibility of a score showing “67.” Students in classrooms would erupt when the teacher told them to turn to page “67.” Just recently, Bible students could not help but make the motion to “67” when they were told to turn to Galatians 6:6-7. 

This phrase has become viral. The interesting reality of this phrase is that it is undefinable. Without fail, the elementary through high school students that I have asked about the phrase could not define what the phrase meant. If there was an explanation given, it was that 6-7 was the height of Lamelo Ball (NBA Guard for the Charlotte Hornets). 

In February of 2025 there was a TikTok video that went viral showing highlights of Lamelo Ball. This TikTok video not only showed highlights but it also played Skrilla’s song in the background and thus the phrase “6-7” spread like wildfire. Lamelo Ball was asked about the meaning of the phrase, to which he responded, “It’s really nothing.” When Skrilla was asked about the meaning of “6-7” he would say, “it represents my brain, it’s just whatever comes up in my head.” 

When you ask someone about the phrase, by and large there will be no meaning behind it. Not your child, not Lamelo Ball, not even Skrilla can define what the phrase means. Some would speculate that “6-7” is the street that Skrilla grew up on. As you read (I would not suggest listening to the song) the lyrics, you can see how there may be truth to “6-7” being a reference to where he grew up.

Regardless of the meaning behind “6-7,” it's coming from a source. The question I would pose to you is this: “Is Skrilla someone you want your child to follow?” I understand that you and probably your child have no idea who Skrilla is. I understand that most, if not all references of “6-7” are being made without any correlation to Skrilla. The stark reality is this, a vast majority know who Skrilla is. As of November 10, 2025, Skrilla had 92.1 million followers on YouTube alone. Many more will follow him because of this song and catch phrase. 

Let us ask this personal question: Who are our children following? I for one want my children to follow Jesus Christ. Does Skrilla follow Jesus Christ? In 2024, Skrilla released a song entitled, “Words from Osun.” In the song the lyrics can be found, “Brodie said the whole summer he be snatchin’ souls, that’s my whole life goal.” Who would he be snatching soulsfor? The lyrics point back to Skrilla’s religion. Skrilla and his family adhere to the religion of Saneria. 

Santería is based upon the development of personal relationships through divination, sacrifice, initiation, and mediumship between practitioners of the religion and the orisha deities, who provide their devotees with protection, wisdom, and success and who guide devotees in times of crisis. It is believed that access to the orishas can be achieved through various types of divination. - Britannica

Again the question must be asked, “who is Skrilla snatching souls for?” I believe it is obvious it is not for the Lord, but for demonic idolatrous worship. 

I truly believe that the vast majority that have said or used the catch phrase, “6-7” are doing so innocently. I also believe that we should not look at the next generation as wicked for using the phrase. There is a lot of innocence behind saying it. But just because there is innocence, this does not mean we cannot be intentional. I propose that we as parents be vigilant in helping our children be intentional about what comes out of our mouths, to contemplate whether our words are helpful or harmful. As believers, we are called to:

1 John 2:15-17  Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Titus 2:12 …denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Romans 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

This is a conservative approach. A careful approach. An intentional approach. Be willing to have “adult” conversations with your children about how we should be a light for Jesus Christ in a world that so desperately needs light. They have young hearts, but they also can understand and appreciate conversations like these. I was able to have this conversation with my children (all under the age of 10) and they walked away with an attitude that wanted to “be careful little mouth what you say.”  Should we continue to let our children walk in innocence? Or teach them now how to walk circumspectly?  

I pray for Skrilla. I pray he comes to know Jesus Christ, the One who died to snatch his soul from hell.

I pray for our children, I want nothing more than to know they are more concerned with following Jesus than to be part of the 92.1 million that follow Skrilla.

Colossians 4:5 reminds us to Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

With any fad, not just "6-7," we must remember that we are to walk in wisdom. Is what I am saying or doing allowing those without to see God's wisdom? May God help us to raise the next generation to be intentional about loving God and letting this world grow strangely dim.