A popular phrase on TikTok and Instagram used to compliment another person’s looks, usually comparing them to art, or something else depending on the context.
An Instagram post about music with the poster’s face visible
Commenter A“You the real art.”
Commenter B”You the real music.”
Commenter A“You the real art.”
Commenter B”You the real music.”
by Jarbinkleton III January 6, 2026
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