Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence on the long-running ‘dictator memes’ that have inundated social media platforms.The Real Madrid star has been at the centre of the AI-generated content depicting him as an authoritarian dictator who controls everything on the pitch.Kylian Mbappe has found himself the target of a growing social media trendGettyThe videos have become more widespread since his move to the Spanish capital in 2024.Mbappe, who joined the La Liga giants shortly after their latest Champions League triumph, has quickly inserted himself into a position of dominance within the squad.Since his arrival, Real Madrid have endured two poor campaigns by their own standards while Mbappe has gone on to break scoring records.In that time, former club Paris Saint-Germain have won back-to-back Champions League titles.That has led some to believe that the France captain’s presence is a hindrance to Madrid’s chances of winning top honours.There have also been rifts within the Bernabeu dressing room since Mbappe’s arrival to a squad that was previously harmonious.Mbappe, who was this week named in the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist, had long ignored the rising social media trend but opted to address it in an interview with France Football on Friday.Kylian Mbappe’s response to viral ‘dictator’ memeThe striker admits that while he sees the humour in the content, it also shows a lack of human awareness.“Part of it is funny because you can tell that for some people it’s all in good fun and part of it is a little less funny because we know the damage people like that have caused throughout history,” Mbappe said.“So being compared to people who murder people and who have made millions and millions of people miserable – I don’t think I’ve ever done that in my life.Mbappe received yet another individual award this week – this time it was the Champions League Golden BootGetty“So there’s a mix of things where you think to yourself: ‘I know it’s meant in a light-hearted way’ and so it doesn’t go that far.“But it sometimes showcases that there’s a lack of awareness, sometimes political, sometimes human, among people.”Mbappe has become the target for ribbing from his international teammates and in particular, from former PSG teammate Ousmane Dembele.The reigning Ballon d’Or holder has adopted the nickname ‘Mobut’ after former Zairian dictator Mobutu Sese Seko.Dembele and others were heard calling him Mobut during the 2026 World Cup but Mbappe claims it is all in good fun.Asked whether Dembele is allowed to call him Mobut, he replied: “Yeah, but Ousmane is something else. He took it from social media.Mbappe says France teammate Dembele is the only person who gets a pass when it comes to the dictator jibeAFP“With him, it’s just for fun.”How has Kylian Mbappe started the season with Real Madrid?On the pitch, Mbappe has enjoyed another blistering start to the season with Real Madrid.The striker has netted five goals in as many games under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho.Mbappe is aiming high this season and hopes to secure his first ever Champions League title.“It’s really important for me to win the Champions League here in Madrid, I want it more than anything,” he told CBS Sports.“But of course the Ballon d’Or this year, I think it’s a great opportunity. It’s a good year for me.”