Bahja Rodriguez prompted online chatter after she claimed the OMG Girlz gave the word “Baddie” to the world. Rodriguez shared the statement on Thursday, September 17, and fan reactions are pouring in.
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Bahja Rodriguez Says OMG Girlz Gave The World “Baddie”
The OMG Girlz burst onto the scene with their 2009 track ‘Ain’t Nobody.’ The group initially included T.I. and Tiny‘s daughter, Zonnique Pullins, Reginae Carter, Lourdes Rodriguez, Bahja Rodriguez, and was later joined by Breaunna Womack.
The group’s song ‘Baddie‘ dropped in 2012, and Rodriguez shared a statement about the word “baddie” on X that has folks talkin.’
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“my group, The OMG Girlz gave the world the word “Baddie” @itsSeanBankhead created the word and called us that first,” she wrote. “we in turn called Beyoncé ‘Baddie Bey’ and when she first came on instagram that was her first ever IG name. just thought I’d put that out there. our impact is undeniable 🤷🏽♀️😇.”
Reginae and Lourdes left the group before the song ‘Baddie‘ dropped in 2012. Dance choreographer Sean Bankhead reportedly called his dancers “baddies” back in the 2010s, according to The Shade Room Teens. Not only that, but Beyoncé thanked the group with a handwritten note after they called her “Baddie Bey.”
Beyoncé Co-Signs Rodriguez’ Statement
“OMG!RLZ,” she wrote. “Hey Beautiful Young Ladies Thank you so much for the sweet things ya’ll said. You named my Instagram !!FYI!! I’m very proud of you ladies. I hope to see ya’ll soon. – Baddie Bey”
true story https://t.co/JAQhIwWneS pic.twitter.com/qlZmJfnJDg
— Sean Bankhead (@itsSeanBankhead) September 18, 2026
Reactions Are Undefeated
Fans reacted after the statement was shared on TSR’s Instagram page. Several fans co-signed the statement, while others had jokes.
User @brishaeoakley added, “SHES NOT WRONG!!!! I vividly remember them starting this term. I also remember Beyonce sending them flowers thanking them for naming her Instagram.”
@alexiskayy___ replied, “She ain’t lying.”
