Following weeks of the viral sensation known as the ‘High School’ challenge, the iconic Nicki Minaj has finally made her own mark by releasing a captivating video on social media. In this video, she demonstrates to her fans and followers how to execute the viral pose with flair and creativity, setting the standard for all participants.

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Nicki Minaj Showcases Her Mastery of the Viral ‘High School’ Challenge

The devoted Barbs know well that when Nicki Minaj makes an appearance, she commands attention. True to form, she made a spectacular entrance into the viral ‘High School’ challenge. If you’ve been scrolling through platforms like Instagram or TikTok, you’ve likely encountered numerous influencers and celebrities putting their unique spins on Nicki’s fierce pose from her music video. Recently, she took to the ‘gram to showcase her mastery of the pose, demonstrating her signature stance while crouched down with one leg crossed over the other. She didn’t just nail the pose; she did it in style, flaunting an all-black outfit paired with stunning gold chain strap heels.

How Did the Internet Respond After Nicki Revealed Her Viral Challenge Pose?

The online community, particularly the Roomies, wasted no time in calling out participants who exaggerated the challenge in the comments section on The Shade Room. Many commentators pointed out that in Nicki’s video, her feet remained firmly planted on the ground throughout her performance, a detail that many seemed to overlook.

Instagram user @bdahttv wrote, “So y’all were supposed to be on two feet? What on earth made you think one foot was the way to go? ” 

Instagram user @muvaa.ti wrote, “They made the challenge much harder than it actually was. ”

Another user, @shadesofagrey, chimed in with, “In the original video, both of her feet were on the ground, so I’m confused about where all these one-foot variations came from. People were using pots and pans and doing the most! ”

Instagram user @miyamayobass wrote, “And here you all are doing it on traffic lights and volcanoes! ”

Another comment from Instagram user @chefbaigemarie wrote, “Effortlessly done, even at 40-plus! She made it look so smooth, lol.”

Instagram user @_queenbeee_ wrote, “I really appreciate how creative everyone else got with it. Honestly, they nailed it! ”

Another user, @divine_kandi, expressed gratitude, saying, “I’m thankful she finally showed up to set the record straight, lol. The lengths some people went to make it more dangerous were just wild! ”

Lastly, Instagram user @tellythecreatorr wrote, “She’s saying the challenge is too much for y’all! ” 

Finally, Instagram user @styledbyamari commented, “So you all basically turned this into the crate challenge for no reason! ”

Nicki Minaj Revives Her 2018 Look with a Stunning New Style

In addition to joining in on the viral challenge, Nicki left her fans in awe when she debuted a new look that harkened back to her iconic style from 2018. The rap superstar exuded serious energy in a chic black mini dress, complemented by vintage Versace platform pumps. However, what truly captivated her audience was her wet blonde wavy bob, which brought back that nostalgic flair reminiscent of her earlier career. Check out the stunning photos below.

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