Barbz are melting down over Nicki Minaj going MAGA
Plus: Jake Paul's magnificent defeat.
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Here are the latest trending internet culture stories today:
The Nicki Minaj fans, otherwise known as Barbz, are going through it after her appearance at Turning Point USA’s “AmericaFest” event.
A woman who bought off-brand gifts for a child’s Angel Tree list has ignited a firestorm of criticism online.
Jake Paul’s latest Netflix boxing match ended with his jaw broken in two places.
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⚡️ Today in Internet Culture
“Goodbye and good riddance”: Nicki Minaj fans are blocking and unfollowing her following her Turning Point appearance with Erika Kirk
Nicki Minaj fans are taking concrete steps to cut her out of their feeds and playlists after her surprise appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest on Sunday.
As clips from the event circulated online, listeners began announcing that they were unfollowing Minaj across social media and blocking her on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, framing the move as a final break rather than a temporary protest.
“Dollar Tree is not acceptable”: Woman purchases dollar store brands for a child’s Angel Tree list, sparking a wave of controversy
A woman is going viral after she says she faced a wave of backlash over the gifts she picked out for a child in her church’s Angel Tree program—and now she’s pushing back. Her video detailing the fallout—and how she handled it—had drawn more than 846,400 views as of Friday.
“Poetic justice”: The internet has a lot to say about Jake Paul’s broken jaw
Jake Paul went up against Anthony Joshua in the boxing ring, and boy, did he lose. Joshua, 36, is a two-time unified world heavyweight champion who weighs over 50 pounds more than Paul. Due to their difference in weight and experience, many criticized the match before it even began.
Turns out, people were right to be concerned. Paul was knocked out in the sixth round, and his face paid the price.
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