It looks like a new star is causing some drama for girlfriends everywhere, and her name is Kya Renee, also known as Cooking With Kya. She’s become a sensation on TikTok and Instagram this year, not just for her tasty recipes, but for the way she combines cooking with dancing and humor. Her videos, full of hip-swaying and even twerking, have sparked tons of funny memes and reactions, especially from men who can’t seem to get enough of her.
Who Is Cooking With Kya?
Kya Renee is a content creator from Houston who has become famous online by mixing cooking with dancing and fun. She began posting her cooking videos in July 2024 and quickly gained over 700,000 followers on Instagram and 800,000 on TikTok.
But Kya’s videos aren’t just about cooking—she also shares modeling photos, dance clips, and lip-syncs. What makes her stand out is her confident, fun personality. Each cooking video starts with Kya showing off her dish while dancing and chanting her catchy phrase, “Cooking with Kya, Cooking with Kya.” And yes, there’s often a twerk thrown in! With her bold energy and delicious-looking meals, it’s easy to see why so many people love her.
The Meme-Fueled Hype
Kya’s popularity exploded on December 2, 2024, when she posted a TikTok making a mouthwatering breakfast. The video got over 10 million views in just one week, sparking a mix of admiration and jealousy. Men praised her cooking and personality, but their girlfriends didn’t seem too thrilled with the attention.
Platforms like TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram quickly filled with memes about Kya. Many memes joke about how men are obsessed with her, showing guys dancing or praising her cooking. One meme reads, “Me if I ever get a plate from Cooking With Kya,” paired with videos of men cheering on their partner’s cooking.
Women have responded with their own memes. One viral TikTok, with over 2 million views, showed a woman joking about what she’d do if she heard “Cooking with Kya” playing on her boyfriend’s phone. Another user posted a funny video where she makes mac and cheese for her partner, pretending to channel Kya’s style.
