rickroll (Animated)

Rick Astley dancing and singing into a microphone in a repeating loop.
Used in 10 servers · 17 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the rickroll emoji mean?

The ultimate internet prank in a tiny, dancing package.

This emoji features Rick Astley from his iconic 1987 music video, 'Never Gonna Give You Up.' It is the gold standard for 'Rickrolling,' a classic bait-and-switch internet prank used to surprise unsuspecting users with the song, making it a staple for Discord servers and community banter.

When to use it

  • Pranking friends with an unexpected link click
  • Celebrating a successful bait and switch prank
  • Responding to someone who fell for traps
  • Adding humor to a lighthearted community chat

Also known as: :rickrollgif:

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the rickroll image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the rickroll image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the rickroll image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.