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6 7 Kid

The 6 7 Kid is the nickname given to Maverick Trevillian, a boy who became a viral internet meme after shouting “Ay, 6-7” during a basketball game.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The 6 7 Kid is the nickname given to Maverick Trevillian, a boy who became a viral internet meme after shouting “Ay, 6-7” during a basketball game. The clip was widely shared on TikTok and other platforms in 2025 and became closely associated with the broader “6-7” meme.

Origin

The nickname comes from a short clip filmed at a basketball game, where Maverick Trevillian is heard shouting “Ay, 6-7.” The video circulated widely in 2025 and became one of the best-known images tied to the 6-7 meme.

Connection to the 6-7 meme

The character became associated with the broader “6-7” trend, a viral internet phrase with no fixed meaning. The meme is linked to Skrilla’s song “Doot Doot (6 7)” and basketball-related edits.

Online spread and remix culture

The clip was reposted, edited, and parodied across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram Reels. Later fan-made versions expanded the meme into alternate portrayals, including horror-inspired remixes.

Key facts

  • The nickname refers to a boy seen in a viral basketball sideline clip.
  • The clip shows him loudly saying “Ay, 6-7,” which became heavily shared and remixed online.
  • The phrase is linked to the larger 6-7 internet meme, which has no fixed meaning.
  • The meme spread widely on TikTok in 2025 and became part of Gen Alpha and Gen Z slang.
  • Fans later created horror-style and parody reinterpretations of the character online.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may encounter the 6-7 meme through TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and school-age youth slang that also circulates in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the 6 7 Kid?
The 6 7 Kid is the nickname for Maverick Trevillian, a boy who went viral for shouting “Ay, 6-7” at a basketball game.
Why is he called the 6 7 Kid?
He is called that because the clip shows him saying “6-7,” a phrase that became a viral internet meme.
What does “6-7” mean?
The meme has no fixed meaning. It is used as a nonsensical, playful internet phrase, especially in Gen Alpha and Gen Z contexts.
Where did the meme come from?
The phrase is linked to Skrilla’s song “Doot Doot (6 7)” and to basketball-related online edits that helped popularize it.
When did the 6 7 Kid go viral?
The clip spread widely in 2025, especially on TikTok.
Is the 6 7 Kid a fictional character?
No. The nickname refers to a real child whose short video became an internet meme.

References

  1. YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdppIIWets8
    Supports: Identifies the 67 Kid as Maverick Trevillian and describes the viral clip, appearance, and spread of the meme.
  2. Know Your Meme — https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/67-kid
    Supports: Describes the 67 Kid nickname, the basketball-game clip, his hairstyle and clothing, and the connection to the 6-7 meme.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6-7_(meme)
    Supports: Provides background on the 6-7 meme, its rise in 2025, and the association with Maverick Trevillian.
  4. CNN — https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/18/us/6-7-meme-slang-explained-cec
    Supports: Explains the 6-7 meme’s viral spread and its lack of fixed meaning, with reference to the Skrilla song.