Nicki Minaj's Viral Pose Trend: The Internet's Best Copycat Moments

Yahoo

23-07-2025

The Barbz have a new assignment, and it involves recreating Nicki Minaj's now-iconic "High School" pose, and, of course, the internet did not disappoint.
For those unfamiliar with the internet's latest obsession, the trend kicked off after a user unearthed a clip of Minaj posing poolside in high heels with her legs crossed in the "High School" music video, featuring rap sensation Lil Wayne.
But the challenge isn't just about the pose; participants have gone all out with the fashion, recreating the look in So Kate Christian Louboutin pumps, dazzling bodysuits, and even pointe shoes.
So, to honor the newest trend sparking tons of creativity and over-the-top production, here are five of the best that The Blast has seen so far.
Nicki Minaj's 'High School' Pose Trend Has Social Media Users Going Above And Beyond
First is social media user Brook Ashley Hall. According to the influencer's TikTok bio, her page covers a wide range of topics, including beauty, lifestyle, and family.
She has 14.9 million followers on the platform, and the latest clips of her recreating Minaj's "High School" pose have further skyrocketed her popularity.
In the first video, the blonde-haired beauty wore a matching purple suit with bright pink stilettos and Louis Vuitton shades.
She garnered a lot of love in the comment section of her post, with her husband, Marco Hall, writing, "I literally married an ICON." Someone else chimed in, telling Hall that there was to be "no eating" by the pool—a slang term used after a flawless performance of something.
And that's not all she wrote. Hall then took it a step further in another video, where she's seen sitting atop two dumbbells stacked on each other. A user commented, "Heavyweight championnnn."
Another User Nails The Nicki Minaj Trend In So Kate Louboutins
A second user, who only goes by the first name Imanni on TikTok, also put her spin on the Nicki Minaj "High School" trend.
In addition to posing with two dumbbells stacked on top of each other, this user, who has nearly 74,000 followers, placed a stack of books on the top to add even more drama.
But the best part of her attempt: she was wearing a black pair of So Kate Christian Louboutin pumps, which retail from $845 to nearly $4,000.
The sky-high heel is a go-to staple for Hollywood's elite, worn by celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé, and, most notably, Zendaya.
This TikTok User Took The Nicki Minaj Trend To A New Level
And if sitting on free weights didn't sound outrageous enough, TikTok users Nini&Tiny took it to a brand new level.
In their take on the trend, one half of the social media account wore strikingly flashy sunglasses and what appeared to be a sleek, black robe.
While Nicki Minaj's "High School" played in the background, a camera spun around them, showing them sitting atop a bright blue Keuring coffee maker.
Then, a hand fan flashed in front of the screen, later revealing a second user, dressed the same way, imitating the same pose.
Talk about production value!
How'd This User Get On Top Of Their Mailbox?
The fourth user to leave the internet speechless is We_Tha_Future5.
In their video, they sat atop a mailbox in an all-black ensemble with shades on, staring down the camera intensely as it rotated around them.
The popular beauty brand Elf Cosmetics commented on the clip, saying, "Me waiting for my package the moment I place the order."
Another user joined in on the fun, adding, "Mailbox stronger than my relationship."
A Fifth User Executed The Trend Underwater
In the last video, user Antoni Bumba, who has over 900,000 followers on the platform, executed the trend underwater.
Like the other users, she had on sunglasses, but also added some flair to her look with a sparkly, sheer scarf.
One user commented, "How could you eat underwater?"
Former host of "Catfish," Kamie Crawford, also commented, writing, "Correct."
A third user jokingly wrote, "OKAY LUNG CAPACITY I SEE YOU."
These are just a few of the hilarious and creative takes that have been trending, but the TikTok sound is growing by the minute. Scroll through the Nicki Minaj tag on the app to see thousands of other fantastic recreations.
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