Editing Vegeta (section)

==Cultural impact==
Vegeta's quote "[[It's Over 9000!]]" has become an [[internet meme]] and a popular catchphrase referring to a large number or great quantity. The line originates from the 21st episode of the [[Ocean Productions]] English dub, "The Return of Goku", where Vegeta is voiced by Brian Drummond.<ref>{{cite news |title='Dragon Ball Super' Just Featured A Very Special 'Dragon Ball Z' Star |url=https://comicbook.com/anime/news/dragon-ball-super-anime-vegeta-brian-drummond-voice/ |author=Nick Valdez |work=ComicBook.com |date=December 18, 2017 |access-date=November 9, 2020 |archive-date=November 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201118044411/https://comicbook.com/anime/news/dragon-ball-super-anime-vegeta-brian-drummond-voice/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

The costume worn by the antagonist [[Erik Killmonger (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Erik Killmonger]] in the 2018 film ''[[Black Panther (film)|Black Panther]]'' is strikingly similar to Vegeta's costume. Killmonger is portrayed by [[Michael B. Jordan]], who is known to be a fan of ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Black Panther's Killmonger May Have Borrowed His Costume From Vegeta|url=https://www.cbr.com/black-panther-killmonger-vegeta-costume/|work=[[Comic Book Resources]]|date=February 22, 2018|access-date=April 8, 2019|archive-date=September 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200903173508/https://www.cbr.com/black-panther-killmonger-vegeta-costume/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Michael B. Jordan's Killmonger Costume Honors His Anime Love|url=https://screenrant.com/michael-b-jordan-erik-killmonger-costume-anime-vegeta/|work=[[Screen Rant]]|date=February 21, 2018|access-date=April 8, 2019|archive-date=September 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200903173514/https://screenrant.com/michael-b-jordan-erik-killmonger-costume-anime-vegeta/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jordan said Killmonger's battle armor may have been inspired by Vegeta's battle armor.<ref>{{cite news |title='Black Panther's Michael B. Jordan Says Killmonger's Armor May Be Based on Vegeta From 'Dragon Ball Z' |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/11/25/black-panther-michael-b-jordan-killmonger-armor-vegeta/ |work=ComicBook.com |date=November 25, 2018 |access-date=April 8, 2019 |archive-date=September 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200903173448/https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/black-panther-michael-b-jordan-killmonger-armor-vegeta/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Professional sports===
American UFC fighter [[Marcus Brimage]] is an avid fan of ''Dragon Ball Z'', even citing the series as one of his inspirations for taking up mixed-martial arts. He names the first fight between Goku and Vegeta as one of his favorite battles in the series.<ref>[http://bleacherreport.com/articles/964872-marcus-brimage-credits-dbz-for-his-mma-career MMA: Marcus Brimage Credits Dragon Ball Z for His Career Choice] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510125253/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/964872-marcus-brimage-credits-dbz-for-his-mma-career |date=May 10, 2012 }}. Bleacher Report (December 1, 2011). Retrieved on 2013-06-28.</ref>  American athlete [[Ronda Rousey]] wore a singlet referencing Vegeta and the '[[It's Over 9000!]]' meme at [[Wrestlemania 31]].<ref name="cleveland">{{cite news |title=Celebs, athletes give 'Dragon Ball' pop culture super status |url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2019/01/celebs-athletes-give-dragon-ball-pop-culture-super-status.html |work=[[The Plain Dealer]] |date=January 15, 2019 |access-date=January 18, 2019 |archive-date=September 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200903173435/https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2019/01/celebs-athletes-give-dragon-ball-pop-culture-super-status.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Boca Juniors]] player [[Eduardo Salvio]] often celebrates his goals with a ''Dragon Ball Z'' reference, including Vegeta's ''Final Flash'' attack.<ref>{{cite web |title=Salvio volvió a recrear a Dragon Ball en el festejo de Boca |url=https://www.tycsports.com/boca-juniors/salvio-volvio-a-recrear-a-dragon-ball-en-el-festejo-de-boca-20200924.html |language=es |work=TyC Sports |date=September 24, 2020 |access-date=November 9, 2020 |archive-date=October 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014090804/https://www.tycsports.com/boca-juniors/salvio-volvio-a-recrear-a-dragon-ball-en-el-festejo-de-boca-20200924.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Music===
American rapper [[Soulja Boy]] has two songs, titled “Anime” and “Goku”, which reference Vegeta in the lyrics.<ref>{{Citation|title=Soulja Boy – Anime|url=https://genius.com/Soulja-boy-anime-lyrics|language=en|access-date=March 17, 2021|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109114105/https://genius.com/Soulja-boy-anime-lyrics|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
In the song entitled "Christ Conscious" by [[Joey Badass]], the song's lyrics include the following line: ''Got dragon balls, like my name was Vegeta ''.<ref>{{Citation|title=Joey Bada$$ – Christ Conscious|url=https://genius.com/Joey-bada-christ-conscious-lyrics|language=en|access-date=March 17, 2021|archive-date=April 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417194709/https://genius.com/Joey-bada-christ-conscious-lyrics|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
The demo version of the song from "First Impressions" by [[Thrice]] has a sample of Vegeta in the intro from the original Ocean dub: ''No way! How? It can't be! Kakarot a Super Saiyan? But he's a low-class soldier, it doesn't make any sense!''.
 
The [[The TryForce|third album]] released by the [[Comedy music|musical-comedy]] group [[Starbomb]] features a song titled "Vegeta's Serenade". The song centers around Vegeta trying to write a love song for [[Bulma]], but keeps getting distracted by his hatred for [[Goku]].