In a moment that had the internet buzzing with nostalgia and excitement, two of the most unexpected viral icons of the 2010s reunited — and fans absolutely lost it.

Mason Ramsey, the once-yodeling Walmart kid, and Nick Wilikins, the TikTok heartthrob who became a meme thanks to his uncanny resemblance to Outer Banks star Rudy Pankow, dropped an Instagram video that sent everyone spiraling into their feels.

From Walmart Yodeler to Viral Music Comeback

You probably remember Mason Ramsey as the adorable 11-year-old who yodeled his heart out to Hank Williams’ Lovesick Blues in a Walmart aisle back in 2018.

That one video turned him into an overnight sensation.

Fast-forward seven years, and the now 17-year-old from Golconda, Illinois, is back — and sounding better than ever.

In the viral Instagram clip, Mason teams up with Nick Wilikins to hilariously debate who the bigger meme was.

Nick brought back his famous “thirst trap” poses, while Mason leaned into his roots and belted out the tune that made him famous.

The caption? “when the two friends who used to be memes hang out”. Perfect.

Fans Go Wild Over the Internet Reunion

It didn’t take long for fans to flood the comment section with pure internet chaos and excitement. Comments poured in like:

“I’M CRYING I LOVE YOU BOTH SM”
“MASON AND NICK COLLAB?! My life is finally complete”
“OMG, THE BEST COLLAB EVER”
“Lovesick Blues 2025 reprise wasn’t something I knew I needed until now”

And perhaps the most chaotic one of all:
“I can’t believe yodel kid is hot now”

It’s clear people are loving this unexpected throwback — and Mason’s voice, it seems, is aging like fine wine.

The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Mason Ramsey

After his Walmart video exploded, Mason’s career skyrocketed.

He signed with Atlantic Records, performed at Coachella, graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, and even charmed Ellen DeGeneres with his yodeling chops.

He told Ellen he’d been yodeling since the age of three and even dreamt of collaborating with Blake Shelton one day.

But as fast as he rose, things eventually quieted down.

By 2022, Mason had stepped out of the spotlight and into real life — even taking a job at Subway, which shocked fans when he shared the update on TikTok.

A Return to the Spotlight and New Music

In 2023, Mason reignited his music career with a fresh batch of songs that reminded everyone why they fell in love with his voice in the first place.

He spoke openly about his fame, admitting he didn’t even know he had gone viral at first because he wasn’t familiar with social media.

“I was just singing in a Walmart and someone filmed me… it just kind of took off,” he said.

Now, he’s gearing up for a performance at the Kansas State Fair this year — proving that he’s far from done.

Meanwhile, Nick Wilikins Is Still Ruling TikTok

As for Nick Wilikins, the guy who once became a meme for looking like JJ Maybank, he’s been thriving on TikTok.

With over 8.2 million followers and a staggering 545 million likes, he continues to make fans laugh — and swoon — with his quirky, meme-worthy videos.

This Instagram collaboration was the crossover fans never knew they needed.

And now that both Mason and Nick are back in the spotlight, it seems like the internet’s favorite viral boys are just getting started.