Nicki Minaj Challenge: New Mother Falls Off, Breaks Spine While Attempting Viral Stiletto Pose
- A content creator's attempt to join the viral “stiletto challenge” ended in a painful twist and a fractured spine
- Just weeks after giving birth, Mariana Barutkina slipped and fell while striking a dramatic pose in high heels on her kitchen counter
- Despite the injury, she remains adamant that she has no regrets and is now enjoying unexpected online fame
A young woman's attempt to jumpstart her content creation career ended in a trip to the hospital after she suffered a spinal fracture while attempting the viral “stiletto challenge.”
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Mariana Barutkina, a 32-year-old new mother, shared a video of herself trying the challenge in her kitchen just weeks after giving birth.
What injury did Mariana Barutkina sustain?
In the now-viral clip, Barutkina stands on a jar of baby food placed atop a saucepan before ascending to a kitchen countertop in stilettos.
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She attempts to balance in a one-foot squat, but within seconds, she slips and falls backwards off the counter, landing with a thud on the floor.
Her caption on Instagram revealed the gravity of the injury:
“I decided to start blogging, the first content shooting, and here I am, leaving the doctor diagnosed with ‘Th9 compression bending uncomplicated fracture of the body. The irony? Karma? Or just life, which always tests our strength at the most unexpected moment.”
Despite the serious injury, Barutkina remains unfazed. In a follow-up post, she shared that the botched attempt had unexpectedly catapulted her to online fame.
“Because of one video, which was unsuccessfully filmed, I became a popular person. More than 50 people sent me my reel from different publications today,” she wrote.
Mixed reactions over Nicki Minaj challenge
While some social media users condemned her decision to risk her safety for online fame, others sent well-wishes and encouraged her recovery.
Barutkina thanked her followers for her newfound popularity, concerns, and comments, adding that she was doing great, following the guidelines, and now living in ‘star’ status.
Her injury, though non-fatal, serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of chasing online notoriety without proper safeguards.
As trends continue to evolve, so too do the dangers, and as this case shows, one misstep in stilettos can leave a lasting mark.
What is the “Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge”?
The “Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge” features a gravity-defying pose where users perch on a tall stack of random objects, while crossing their legs as they stand on one foot, in heels.
The trend is inspired by rapper Nicki Minaj’s famous pose in the music video for the 2013 song “High School” ft. Lil Wayne.
In the video, Minaj stands by a swimming pool in stilettos, crouching low to the ground with one leg crossed over the other.
While the trend has attracted thousands of imitations on TikTok and Instagram, concerns have been raised over its safety, especially for individuals with balance issues.
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Milly Chebby's attempt at Nicki Minaj Challenge
Back home, digital content creator Milly Chebby joined the viral Nicki Minaj leg challenge, but her attempt ended in a hilarious struggle.
In a video shared by her husband, comedian Terence Creative on Facebook, Milly is seen trying to balance on two sufurias placed on a slightly raised concrete slab.
Despite her husband’s constant encouragement and physical support, Milly could not manage to strike the one-legged pose.
Each attempt ended with her wobbling uncontrollably or swaying sideways under the pressure of balancing.
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