Nicki Minaj’s High School Pose Challenge Takes Over
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve definitely seen the viral High School Challenge. Folks are balancing on dumbbells, books, office chairs—basically anything sturdy enough to hold a heel—all while channeling Nicki Minaj’s iconic poolside pose from the High School music video featuring Lil Wayne. Here’s the wild part: that video dropped 12 years ago—yes, back in 2013—and the challenge popped off organically this summer after a clip from the video went viral. It’s the perfect mix of nostalgia and chaos, and the internet ran with it. But don’t get it twisted—while the challenge has people standing on one foot, Nicki was actually standing on both feet in the original video. The angle just made it look like a one-legged pose, which honestly makes her balance even more impressive. And if you’ve tried it? Yeah… it’s way harder than it looks.
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On Stationhead, Nicki gave us the behind-the-scenes tea. She revealed that she struck that pose because her feet were hurting during the shoot, and she didn’t want to mess up the white comforter on the lawn chairs with her spray tan. So instead of sitting, she posted up in that now-legendary crouch—and boom, a viral moment was born 12 years later. Of course, the celebs had to join in. Ciara crushed it in stilettos on dumbbells. Angela Simmons took it to the gym like it was a warm-up. Porsha Williams gave us luxury realness with a drink in hand. And Young Miami made it look like a club appearance. Between the celebs and the Barbz, the challenge has racked up tens of millions of views across TikTok and Instagram.
Nicki vs. Jay‑Z, Roc Nation & Social Media Drama
Nicki’s been catching heat lately after calling out Jay‑Z and Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez for allegedly trying to blackball her behind the scenes. The drama spiraled, and even SZA got caught in the crossfire. Twitter lit up, with people comparing Nicki’s rants to Ye-level energy. But let’s be real—Nicki’s not new to this. She’s been setting the bar and breaking the internet since day one. She’s polarizing, yes—but the Barbz ride hard, and she’s not going anywhere.
Nicki Minaj’s latest album, Pink Friday 2, dropped in December 2023 and made a massive statement—debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 228,000 units sold (including 92K pure sales). It was the highest-selling female rap album of 2023 and 2024, which isn’t shocking for the Queen. The album’s got everything: pop, drill, rap, dancehall—you name it. It’s 22 tracks long and feels like a journey through every version of Nicki we’ve ever seen. Some people called it chaotic, but honestly? It’s giving range, not randomness. There’s real growth, real bars, and real Nicki energy from top to bottom. Nicki Minaj isn’t just trending – she’s a whole cultural moment. Between viral challenges, dragging Roc Nation, and still topping the charts, she keeps giving us fuel for the internet. The Barbz know: queen energy doesn’t stop!
