Why Was Tung Tung Tung Sahur Removed From Steal a Brainrot?
Quick Answer: Tung Tung Tung Sahur was removed from Steal a Brainrot twice — first on September 13, 2025, and again on April 25, 2026. Both removals were caused by copyright and trademark disputes involving the character's original creator, Noxa (@noxaasht). Sammy chose to remove the character rather than risk Roblox moderation action against the entire game. For full character history, see the Tung Tung Tung Sahur homepage.
Why Was Tung Tung Tung Sahur Removed — Full Timeline
Indonesian TikTok creator Noxa (@noxaasht) uploaded the original Tung Tung Tung Sahur post as part of the Anomali AI trend — one day before Ramadan began in Indonesia. The character quickly went viral.
Sammy added Tung Tung Tung Sahur to the game as a Rare Brainrot costing $3K generating $25/s. It became one of the most popular characters in the game almost immediately.
Noxa made a formal copyright/trademark claim over the character. The managing company Mementumlab, which handles the IP, stated the game was generating millions in revenue using the character. Sammy removed it to avoid Roblox moderation action against the entire game. Players who owned one had it replaced by Gangster Footera, with mutations and traits transferred.
Sammy brought Tung Tung Tung Sahur back in the "He's Coming Back" update, this time as a Secret Brainrot costing $500M and generating $1.5M/s — a massive buff. It returned via the Coffin Tung Tung Tung Sahur Lucky Block during Admin Abuse events.
Tung Tung Tung Sahur was removed from the game a second time. The reason given by the community was described as a "federal custody battle" — an ongoing legal dispute over the character's ownership and licensing rights that made it impossible to keep in the game without risk.
Why Didn't Related Brainrots Get Removed?
The Legal Difference — Original vs Derivative
Several Brainrots that feature Tung Tung Tung Sahur's design — like La Grande Combinasion, Los Tungtungtungcitos, La Extinct Grande, and Los Combinasionas — were NOT removed alongside the original character during either removal. The reason is legal: those Brainrots are composite characters or derivative designs that don't directly reproduce the Tung Tung Tung Sahur character itself, placing them in a different legal category from the standalone character.
According to KnowYourMeme's documentation of the character, the original Tung Tung Tung Sahur IP is managed by Mementumlab on behalf of creator Noxa — and the dispute specifically targets direct reproductions of the character, not inspired derivatives.
Who Is Mementumlab?
Mementumlab is the company managing Noxa's intellectual property, including the Tung Tung Tung Sahur trademark. They were the party that issued the formal copyright and trademark claims that led to both removals. This is notable because it signals a professional IP management operation behind the character — not just a solo creator dispute — which explains why the second removal escalated to federal-level proceedings.
What Happened to Players Who Owned Tung Tung Tung Sahur?
First Removal — Gangster Footera Replacement
During the first removal in September 2025, every existing Tung Tung Tung Sahur in all player bases was automatically converted to a Gangster Footera. Crucially, any mutations and traits on the original were transferred to the replacement — so a Rainbow Tung Tung Tung Sahur became a Rainbow Gangster Footera. Rebirth 1, which previously required a Tung Tung Tung Sahur, was also updated to require a Gangster Footera instead.
Second Removal — April 2026
The second removal in April 2026 followed a similar pattern — the character was wiped from all bases, though the exact replacement mechanics of the second removal are still being confirmed by the community. Players who had purchased the $500M Secret version after its November 2025 return were significantly more affected than those who originally held the $3K Rare version.
Is the Tung Tung Tung Sahur Copyright Issue Resolved?
As of July 2026, the situation remains unresolved. The second removal in April 2026 being described as a "federal custody battle" suggests the legal dispute has escalated beyond a simple licensing negotiation. There is no confirmed timeline for resolution or return. For the latest on whether it might return, see our dedicated guide on is Tung Tung Tung Sahur coming back. The Coffin Tung Tung Tung Sahur remains the last way the character appeared in Admin Abuse events before the second removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Tung Tung Tung Sahur removed from Steal a Brainrot?
Due to a copyright and trademark claim by its original creator, Noxa (@noxaasht), and the managing company Mementumlab. Sammy removed the character to avoid Roblox moderation action against the whole game.
How many times was Tung Tung Tung Sahur removed?
Twice — first on September 13, 2025, and again on April 25, 2026.
What replaced Tung Tung Tung Sahur when it was removed?
Gangster Footera replaced it during the first removal, with mutations and traits transferred. Rebirth 1 was also updated to require Gangster Footera instead.
Why did Los Tungtungtungcitos and La Grande Combinasion stay in the game?
Because they are composite or derivative characters that don't directly reproduce the standalone Tung Tung Tung Sahur character, placing them in a different legal category.
Will Tung Tung Tung Sahur come back again?
Unknown as of July 2026. The second removal involving a "federal custody battle" suggests the dispute has escalated. There is no confirmed return date or resolution timeline.
Key Takeaways
- Tung Tung Tung Sahur was removed twice — September 13, 2025 and April 25, 2026
- Both removals were caused by copyright/trademark disputes with original creator Noxa and Mementumlab
- First removal replaced it with Gangster Footera (mutations and traits transferred)
- Related Brainrots (Los Tungtungtungcitos, La Grande Combinasion) were not removed as they are derivative designs
- As of July 2026, the legal situation is unresolved with no confirmed return date