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7 days ago
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Nicki Minaj's Viral Pose Trend: The Internet's Best Copycat Moments
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. Solve the daily Crossword
Express Tribune
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Nicki Minaj pose challenge goes viral on TikTok with high heels and dangerous balancing acts
TikTok has revived another pop culture moment—this time, it's Nicki Minaj's unforgettable 2013 pose from her High School music video. Users are recreating the pose with a twist: balancing on increasingly bizarre and risky surfaces while wearing high heels, often in precarious places like kitchen counters, garden pots, or even atop champagne bottles. The original pose, featuring Minaj seated poolside with legs crossed and grounded in high heels, resurfaced on the platform a few weeks ago. A clip of the music video went viral, inspiring a wave of recreations. But fans have since escalated the trend. From balancing on saucepan lids to three-tier dumbbell stacks, the challenge now tests balance, poise, and bravery. Some videos show users effortlessly holding the pose, while others reveal the reality: lengthy setup times, behind-the-scenes struggles, and near-misses. One standout video features a user climbing atop a narrow porch railing, while another balances on stacked home decor. Tutorials and bloopers are now flooding TikTok, as creators share how they get into—and more importantly, down from—the pose. The trend has sparked a mix of admiration and concern. One viral compilation playfully warned, 'You all scare me with these Nicki Minaj poses,' reflecting viewers' awe at the challenge's difficulty and potential risks. As the videos evolve, fans eagerly wait for Minaj herself to join in. She's already reposting favorites, suggesting she's watching closely. While the Nicki pose is having its moment, many wonder what's next—will the Mannequin Challenge or planking make a comeback? Until then, TikTok continues proving no trend is too niche or too nostalgic to go viral again.
NBC News
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Nicki Minaj asks Florida congresswoman for help over alleged threat amid feud with SZA
Rapper Nicki Minaj reached out to Florida congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna for help over alleged threats a DJ and streamer made in response to her social media beef with SZA. MackWop, an associate of the record label Top Dawg Entertainment, chimed in on the feud during a livestream, telling Minaj: 'Hey, Nicki, relax, relax before you get put in a blender like your boy did.' SZA is signed under TDE. Minaj, whose real name is Onika Maraj-Petty, re-posted a clip of the livestream on X Thursday, writing, 'Is this a threat?' She tagged the FBI in her post. '@MackWop did you just threaten to harm me? @FBI I want this man investigated right away,' she wrote in a follow-up post. According to Complex, MackWop could have been referring to the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, who is on the same Young Money Entertainment label as Minaj. The 'Super Bass' rapper, however, didn't take the comment lightly and made a post addressing Luna, who previously made headlines for calling for the release of rapper Tory Lanez after he was convicted of shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. '@RepLuna this man just publicly threatened me,' Minaj posted. 'I've notified the FBI & CIA. I want this thug locked up & I'm ready to talk about everything these ppl have done to me.' Luna said she would help Minaj. 'Can confirm, I spoke with @NICKIMINAJ directly and will be doing everything we can to ensure her safety,' the Republican congresswoman said. 'We take threats of violence and assassination very seriously. RICO is also illegal. I am deeply concerned that there has been unchecked corruption within certain aspects of the rap industry. Artists should be respected and not afraid of managers, labels, etc.' Earlier this week Minaj took a few jabs at SZA, whose real name is Solána Imani Rowe, while coming after Top Dawg Entertainment founder Punch, according to Complex. In a lengthy, vulgar post on X on Thursday, Minaj claimed that she was originally asked to be featured on Drake's song 'Rich Baby Daddy' instead of SZA. 'He wanted me & sexy on it. I still have the version of just drake & sexy,' she posted, referring to rapper Sexyy Red, who is also featured on the song. The pair continued to go back and forth with Minaj calling SZA a 'clown.'
Express Tribune
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Nicki Minaj brings up Drake while reigniting tension with SZA
Nicki Minaj continued her public feud with singer SZA this week, making a series of controversial remarks online, including an eyebrow-raising comment about rapper Drake. The tension between the two artists stems from Minaj's suspicion that SZA supported her former manager, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) president Terrence "Punch" Henderson, amid one of Minaj's earlier outbursts. In a now-viral tweet, shared by Akademiks TV, Minaj alleged that she was Drake's original choice to appear alongside Sexyy Red on the track 'Rich Baby Daddy' from his For All the Dogs album. 'I wonder if she know I turned down being on the 'shake dat a** for Drake' song,' Minaj wrote. 'He wanted me & Sexy on it... I said I want to wait for PF2 for me & him to do a Dricki song so it felt more special.' Nicki Minaj reveals Drake originally wanted her and Sexyy Red to be on 'Rich Baby Daddy,' but she turned the offer down, wanting her and Drake to collaborate on her album. Nicki continues violating SZA. — Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) July 17, 2025 Minaj didn't hold back, further insulting SZA with an inflammatory statement. "Now that silly goose still out here shaking dat a** for Drake every day. After swallowing his b-lls. Allegedly. Oh Mza give it up," she added. Though she did not provide evidence for the claims, the comments quickly drew attention due to their graphic and personal nature. Drake and SZA previously dated briefly in 2009, as mentioned in the 21 Savage track 'Mr. Right Now,' according to Complex. SZA has not directly responded to the latest accusations but recently addressed Minaj's earlier insults, writing on X, 'I don't give a fck bout none of that weird sht you popping... Y'all have blessed night!' Minaj also directed criticism at other industry figures this week, including Jay-Z and Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez. She even contacted the FBI after interpreting comments made by TDE affiliate MackWop as a potential threat during a livestream.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicki Minaj Claims Drake Asked Her To Be On 'Rich Baby Daddy' Before SZA
Nicki Minaj has responded to SZA's attempt to defend herself amid their online back-and-forth this week, with the Queens rapper claiming her Young Money comrade Drake asked her to be on his Sexyy Red-assisted single 'Rich Baby Daddy' before SZA. 'I wonder if she know I turned down being on the 'shake dat a** for drake' song,' Minaj, 42, posted on X Thursday (July 18). 'He wanted me & sexy on it. I still have the version of just drake & sexy. I said I want to wait for pf2 for me & him to do a dricki song so it felt more special. And now that silly goose still out here shaking dat a** for drake every day. After swallowing his balls. Allegedly. Oh Mza give it up.' SZA currently performs 'Rich Baby Daddy' on her Grand National tour, co-headlined by Kendrick Lamar. Drake also revealed on 'Mr. Right Now' that he and SZA previously dated, with her later clarifying that they briefly dated in 2009. Minaj went on to claim that she and Beyoncé playfully argued over who would sing a lyric SZA wrote on their 2014 collaboration 'Feeling Myself.' 'I remember me & Beyonce was going back & forth on the phone about that part of the song. Bey was like you sing it, I was like NOOOOO you sing it, she was like noooooo you sing it, I was like PLEASE!!!!! I can't sing!..none of us wanted to sing those sh*t lyrics. Bey voice was already on it. I re-sang it & sent it to her & she sent it back with her vocals under mine. Thank goodness.' Read the full post below. This was in response to SZA telling the rapper not to downplay her artistry, as Minaj was, 'rapping my lyrics on feeling myself 'Cooking up the bass looking like a kilo'?' SZA also claimed, in response to Minaj's initial hours-long rant, that Minaj asked her for two features to no response. The exchange follows Minaj and SZA going back-and-forth this week over what Nicki believed to be a subliminal shot aimed at her on X after she took TDE's Punch to task for alleged bullying. More from SZA Claims Nicki Minaj "Asked For Features Twice To No Response" Nessa Supports Nicki Minaj's Claims Of Foul Play At Roc Nation, Says They Undermined Kaepernick Protest SZA Warns That AI Is Harming "Beautiful Black Cities" Solve the daily Crossword
