He's Baby Gronk. She's Livvy. He's got drip and she rizzed him up (and we've got it translated) (2024)

“Baby Gronk,” “Livvy” and “rizz” are the words of the week. But many online, even the most internet savvy, don’t know what they mean — let alone why they are being grouped together and have gone viral.

Technically, it all began in March, when the parents of a 10-year-old football player known as Baby Gronk uploaded a video to his YouTube and his social media pages. In it, Baby Gronk, whose real name is Madden San Miguel, is seen meeting Louisiana State University gymnast Olivia Dunne, known as Livvy to her over 7 million TikTok followers.

TikTok user Henry De Tolla, known online as h00pify, shared a clip from the original video, adding his own commentary and sprinkling slang throughout. “Livvy just convinced Baby Gronk to commit to LSU,” De Tolla says in the video. “Livvy rizzed him up.”

Months later, De Tolla’s video went viral thanks to one Twitter user’s repost. As of Thursday, it’s amassed more than 2.3 million views on TikTok and has been shared and reposted across Twitter and Instagram.

Some who watched the video questioned their age and their sanity, wondering why “Baby Gronk” and “Livvy” are trending and what “rizz” is referring to. Others appeared mesmerized by De Tolla’s delivery in the video, which features him looking unblinkingly into the camera while speaking in an enthusiastic yet monotonous cadence.

Even De Tolla, who is a rising junior at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he plays lacrosse, admits his video is a bit silly.

“If you don’t know what these words mean, it just sounds like I’m speaking gibberish almost,” De Tolla, 21, said in a phone interview.

NBC News broke down the key terms in De Tolla’s viral TikTok video so you don’t have to.

Baby Gronk aka Madden San Miguel

Madden is a football prodigy who is known on social media by the moniker “Baby Gronk,” referring to a “baby” version of retired NFL star Rob Gronkowski, who is also known as “Gronk.”

Although Madden is still years away from graduating high school, The Athletic reported that Madden’s father has shepherded him across the country for unofficial visits to different colleges and universities.

Madden is also familiar with social media fame. He’s been called a “future football SUPERSTAR” since he was 6 years old and has more than 319,000 followers on his verified Instagram account.

Madden’s father, Jake San Miguel, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In an interview with The Athletic this week, he said Madden met Dunne on LSU's campus.

"We know her. (Through) mutual friends," he said.

He went on to describe the internet as "the new billboard," noting that while Madden's goal is "to go to the NFL ... the NFL is rare."

"So my goal is to build him a platform and a following where he is making money now and it’s going into a savings account," he said. "... That way he can live a good life without struggle or worry. It’s the insurance behind sports. You don’t have to go pro anymore. Like Livvy Dunne, she’s set for life already because of the internet."

De Tolla said he’s been in touch with San Miguel, who complimented him on the TikTok videos.

“His dad called me Tuesday night. He was one of the people who first told me about everything that was going on on Twitter,” De Tolla said. “He obviously likes the videos because they’re good publicity for him too.”

Livvy

Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, 20, is a junior NCAA gymnast at LSU and a social media star. She is among the highest-paid college athletes in the country, according to Sports Illustrated Lifestyle, and said she makes seven figures through social media and endorsements.

In De Tolla’s videos, he suggests Livvy has been deployed to charm Madden into committing to attending LSU when he is of age to play collegiate football.

Dunne did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

Rizz

“Rizz” derives from “charisma” and is slang for charming or seducing another person. The word was popularized by YouTuber Kai Cenat in 2021, according to Dictionary.com.

In one of De Tolla’s videos, he says that Dunne “rizzed” Madden while convincing him to attend LSU. In another video, he jokes that Madden “rizzed up” Dunne and the 10-year-old stole the gymnastics star from her boyfriend, the “drip king.” “Drip” refers to swagger and style.

“Rizz” has proliferated on TikTok, becoming a common part of the platform’s vernacular. The hashtag #rizz has 15 billion views.

Why are people asking if Livvy rizzed up Baby Gronk?

While it’s all fun and memes on social media, Dunne did not flirt with or try to seduce Madden.

In the March 15 video, titled “LIVVY DUNNE KNOWS I GOT RIZZ,” Madden and Dunne met on what appears to be LSU’s campus.

“Hey are you that kid from the internet?” Dunne asks Madden in the 12-second video.

“Yeah, I’m Baby Gronk,” Madden replies.

Dunne asks what Madden is doing there and he replies that he’s going to play at LSU.

“You have to come here. It’s awesome,” Dunne says in the video. She then tells him he’s “so cute” and gives him a hug. That video has been viewed more than 1 million times.

He's Baby Gronk. She's Livvy. He's got drip and she rizzed him up (and we've got it translated) (2024)

FAQs

What does Baby Gronk Livvy Dunne mean? ›

Basically, it's about Livvy Dunne “rizzing up” Baby Gronk and thus making him the new Drip King—the “rizzing up” could be interpreted the other way around, too. Unless you're well versed with the Gen Z lingo, you won't get it, no cap.

Who is the Baby Gronk meme? ›

Madden San Miguel (born November 4, 2012), known by his nickname Baby Gronk, is an American youth football player and social media personality.

What does livvy mean in slang? ›

But what about Livvy? That would be LSU gymnast and social media influencer Olivia Dunne. She didn't literally flirt with Baby Gronk. But they did meet in a video posted this week and maybe that means he'll want to be a Tiger. If you were confused before that explanation, don't worry — so was everyone else.

How old is Baby Gronks' girlfriend? ›

Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, 20, is a junior NCAA gymnast at LSU and a social media star. She is among the highest-paid college athletes in the country, according to Sports Illustrated Lifestyle, and said she makes seven figures through social media and endorsements.

What ethnicity is Dunne? ›

Dunne or Dunn is an Irish surname, derived from the Irish Ó Duinn and Ó Doinn, meaning "dark" or "brown." The name Dunne in Ireland is derived from the Ó Duinn and the Ó Doinn Gaelic septs who were based in County Laois, County Meath and County Wicklow. These septs in turn are descendants of the O'Regan noble family.

Who rizzed up Baby Gronk? ›

According to a post in 2023, Livvy Dunne tried to recruit Baby Gronk to commit to LSU. However, his accounts, run by his family, have been called out many times for faking stories, editing pictures and paying celebrities like Dunne to help create the manicured image of the gridiron prodigy.

Did Baby Gronk commit to LSU? ›

In addition to Colorado, Ohio State and Michigan, Baby Gronk also committed to LSU, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Missouri in the past, only to later de-commit.

What is a gronk slang? ›

GRONK - Australian slang, (noun) A total moron, an extremely unpleasant person or an unwanted guest!

Who is the Rizz king? ›

In the world of Fortnite and beyond, Rizz Livvy, the Rizz King, continued to inspire. His story was a reminder that with passion and hard work, anyone could rizz up and become their own kind of king.

Why is Livvy Dunne so famous? ›

Social media fame

Initially she posted videos of her gymnastics but later started posting videos of other areas of her life as well. As of February 2023, Dunne is the most-followed NCAA athlete on social media, with more than 7 million followers on TikTok and 4 million on Instagram.

What does Cutty mean in texting? ›

irritable; impatient; short-tempered.

What is Livvy short for? ›

Livvy is a girl's name of Latin, Spanish, and English origins, meaning “olive tree.” A diminutive of the ever-beautiful Olive and Olivia, Livvy is an adorable spin-off that sports a contemporary appeal.

What does Doris mean in British slang? ›

“The Doris” in common British slang is the person's wife or girlfriend. In Cockney rhyming slang a Doris is also a homosexual, after Doris Day/gay.

Who is Baby Gronk on TikTok? ›

Baby Gronk is a kid who has become a full blown social media sensation, turning what was supposed to be a football star into a social media sensation, exactly as was planned. Baby Gronk is a 10 year old with hundreds of thousands of followers.

Is Baby Gronk related to gronk? ›

Baby Gronk and Gronkowski are not related to each other. According to sources, Baby Gronk's father gave him the moniker to attract online attention from Gronkowski's fans, and the move turned out to be in his favor. Baby Gronk has managed to cross 300k followers on Instagram.

Who is the mother of Baby Gronk? ›

Baby Gronk's parents are Jake San Miguel and Elizabeth Miguel.

What is Livvy Dunnes moms name? ›

Olivia Dunne's parents, Katherine and David Dunne, taught their daughter the value of growing a platform. The gymnastics star grew up in New Jersey with her parents and older sister, Julianna Dunne. Katherine and David met in college when Olivia's father was playing Division 1 football for Rutgers University.

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