It thrives on the absurdity of the juxtaposition between extreme historical brutality and superficial consumer fashion.
It is frequently associated with remix versions of Soviet-era music, such as "Drip of The Soviet March" or other phonk/trap edits. stalin_drip
The meme takes a historical figure known for authoritarian rule and recontextualizes him within modern "drip" culture (urban slang for fashionable clothing and high-end style). It thrives on the absurdity of the juxtaposition