TikTok is poppin’ off with the Nicki Minaj ‘High School’ challenge, and even celebrities have been getting in on the fun. Earlier this month, a clip from Nicki’s 2013 ‘High School’ music video went viral, showing the Queen in a fierce crouched pose, one leg over the other, both of her stiletto heels on the ground. Fans and celebs have since been recreating this iconic stance with their own little spin. The challenge has taken over the internet, so it was only right to gather some of our celebrity faves!
Porsha Williams Served Balance
Porsha Williams understood the assignment, okay?! The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star took it to the edge of a jacuzzi pool, rocking all black and some chunky heels. Sis didn’t just nail the pose, she upped the ante by pouring herself a drink while holding it down! Porsha’s balance game is unmatched, y’all, and she’s giving us life with this effortless slay. See how social media reacted to her take on the challenge HERE!
Angela Simmons Took It To The Gym
Angela Simmons said, “Hold up, I got this!” and brought the challenge to the gym. Dressed in her workout gear, she balanced on a dumbbell in stilettos with a thin heel. Like, hello?! Angela made it look like a breeze, proving she’s got the skills to serve looks and stability. Sis definitely ate this challenge up.
Ciara Proved She’s A Balance Queen
Ciara’s knees are legendary, but her balance? On another level! The ‘How We Roll’ singer took the ‘High School’ challenge to new heights, posing on TWO dumbbells in heels while clutching a bottle of liquor. She was so still, you’d think she was doing the mannequin challenge. CiCi’s always been a flexible and athletic girl, but this video proves she hasn’t lost a thing, even after welcoming four kids.
Johnni Blaze Brought The Originality
Johnni Blaze came through with her own spin on the challenge. She perched on top of a car in her dancer heels, holding a keytar. Johnni made it look effortless, even throwing in some hand motions while keeping the pose locked. Sis brought the creativity, and for that, she definitely gets points for that.
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Drew Sidora Stuck To Nicki's Exact Pose
Drew Sidora said, “Let’s stick to the script!” and recreated Nicki’s original pose. On what looks like a field, Drew kept both heels on the ground, just like Nicki did in her music video.
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Hair laid, face serving, and pose on point, Drew didn’t come to play.
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Ari Fletcher Slayed With Style
Ari Fletcher slid into the challenge looking like a whole snack in a multi-colored dress. She eased into the pose with both feet on the ground, serving face and body like it was nothing. Ari made it look so smooth, you’d think she was born to do this.
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Not to mention, our good sis’ gym results are paying off, because Ari looked toned and defined as she crouched into the Nicki Minaj pose. IKTR.
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Momma Dee Submits Her Challenge In All Denim
Now, it was only right that Momma Dee would participate in the challenge, given that she’s literally named in the song, with the iconic line, “I’m Momma Dee in that order…” Auntie was dressed down in all denim and a pair of black heels as she got low and attempted the Nicki pose, though she had a lil’ assistance while leaning against a sofa. Still, she did what needed to be done, and let’s also give some additional points because Momma Dee’s hair was laid down, too, okay!
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Mama Jones Said, "Hold On, Now!"
Come on, balance! Mama Jones added herself to the challenge, submitting a video of herself looking good in a white dress while doing the Nicki pose on a portable step ladder. To add her own lil’ spin to it, the former ‘Love & Hip Hop’ star was holding a plate with a slice of pizza while her leg was crossed over the other, handling this challenge like it was nothing!
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P!nk Drinking Beer During The Challenge Was Pretty Iconic
P!nk decided to give the challenge a go, too, y’all. Our good sis took to TikTok, revealing she was on a girls’ trip when they suggested she give the Nicki pose a try. Well, knowing how flexible and acrobatic this woman is, P!nk clearly didn’t have any issues getting into position and holding her posture. The singer did the challenge while drinking a bottle of beer on top of a table. You gotta see this one for yourself!
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Nicole Scherzinger Did Her Big One
Nicole Scherzinger decided to enter the challenge, too! The former Pussycat Dolls singer looked snatched in a white bikini while hitting the pose with a martini in her hand. She stayed true to the rules by adding a pair of blues while remaining in that position on a bunch of rocks, with the ocean behind her creating quite the backdrop to her challenge submission. Ate!
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Honorable Mention: Dr. Miami Also Had A Hilarious Take
Now, hold up, Dr. Miami?! The celebrity plastic surgeon jumped in on the fun, and he brought the laughs, roomies! Rocking blue gloves on his feet as makeshift heels, he tried the pose but kept one hand on the floor for balance.
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His originality had fans cackling, and we’re loving the creativity. Dr. Miami, you are wild for this one.
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Of Course, Nicki Had To Show Us How It's Done
Everyone’s been attempting the Nicki pose, but who better to show y’all how it’s done than the Queen herself? Sis took to her IG page, serving not just looks but the actual pose. And unlike some, who had to get into the position before hitting record, Nicki showed y’all how she hits the pose from scratch.
