Nicki Minaj just added her own twist to the viral Stiletto Challenge, the trend that’s taken over social media this summer. Inspired by a scene from her 2013 music video “High School” featuring Lil Wayne, fans have been scrambling to mimic her iconic pose, standing near a pool, feet planted, one leg crossed over the other, all while wearing stilettos.
The challenge has gone from fan tribute to full-on internet takeover, with people attempting the pose on all kinds of risky surfaces. After watching the internet have its fun, Nicki decided to jump in herself.
On August 5th, she shared a video posing in a short black Chanel dress near a pool. But the execution didn’t go exactly how she imagined. Nicki explained why in the caption, writing, “about that pose…. Ummm 😩 this Chanel dress was just a tad shorter than I thought & the thongs definitely didn’t help. Didn’t want to make it explicit.😃 Both feet on the ground tho. Ten toes. Ima put on a diff outfit that won’t show so much skin & do it again for you guys later.”
Despite the wardrobe challenge, fans were hyped to see her embrace the moment. Her post only added more fuel to a trend that continues to grow. From influencers to celebrities, people everywhere are putting their balance to the test trying to recreate the now-famous pose.
With Nicki teasing a redo in a new outfit, the Barbz are locked in and ready. As the challenge spreads across timelines, it’s clear this is more than just a trend, it’s a full-blown moment, and Nicki’s still at the center of it.
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