What started as a viral meme about spell-casting and swag has officially been summoned into the Friday Night Funkin’ universe—and fans are absolutely vibing with it. The SWAG Messiah mod pits Boyfriend against none other than the Shadow Wizard Money Gang, and somehow, it works. But to understand how this even happened, let’s rewind.
🧙♂️ The Origins of Shadow Wizard Money Gang
The phrase “Shadow Wizard Money Gang, we love casting spells” first appeared as one of DJ Smokey’s iconic producer tags. It was originally used in the song “Gout” by rapper Joeyy, which dropped in early December 2022. The hypnotic, low-pitched delivery of the tag—alongside a string of other surreal Smokey tags like “Legalize nuclear bombs”—quickly stood out.
Then TikTok got a hold of it.
In January 2023, the tag went viral when users began pairing it with absurdist videos, most famously one where a TikToker claimed “masturbation is a form of witchcraft.” The phrase took on a life of its own from there, with fan art and “wizardposting” flooding Twitter by May 2023. The tag itself belongs to Canadian producer Louka Tessier, though DJ Smokey frequently uses it.
What began as a weird, magical in-joke exploded into full meme status—so it was only a matter of time before it made its way into a rhythm game known for embracing the bizarre.
🎵 The FNF Mod: SWAG Messiah
Enter the FNF VS Shadow Wizard Money Gang mod, featuring the track SWAG Messiah. It’s a slick, bass-heavy bop that somehow feels like it could be right at home in the official FNF soundtrack. The mod features Boyfriend facing off against the spell-slinging crew—Yellow, Green, and more—in a funky, meme-filled duel.
And yes, Girlfriend does get wider as the song progresses. It’s cursed, hilarious, and totally on-brand.
At this point, Friday Night Funkin’ is no stranger to meme mods. But SWAG Messiah hits that sweet spot where meme meets genuine musical and artistic effort. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the lore, or the lowkey bangers, this mod casts a spell you won’t want to miss.
So yeah—Shadow Wizard Money Gang? They’re in FNF now. And they still love casting spells.