LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Rakai is seen at California Pizza Kitchen in Beverly Hills on September 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by BG046/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Rakai says he officially graduated from high school, but there was one major catch! The popular content creator claims school officials wouldn’t let him walk across the stage during the graduation ceremony because they feared his presence could cause a disruption. While Rakai says he’s still receiving his diploma, social media quickly weighed in on whether the school made the right call.
On Saturday, June 20, Rakai took to X to share the news with his supporters. He wrote, “The school isn’t going to let me walk today. They believe it would create a disturbance and interrupt the graduation ceremony, so they’ve decided not to allow it.”Despite missing the milestone moment, Rakai confirmed he still graduated. “I still graduated, and we will open my diploma on stream when I receive it,” he added.
The situation quickly sparked reactions in The Shade Room Teens comment section, with many users weighing in on whether the school made the right decision.
Instagram user @ameretirek wrote, They wouldve had me fed up ngl
Another Instagram user @meghanjames wrote, He deserves to walk like everyone else.
While Instagram user @x0.midget wrote, Nawl thats messed up! The joy of walking the stage after completing 12 yes is top!
Instagram user @shan_nicolee_ wrote, My mama wouldve raised hell
Another Instagram user @slightdripbeezy wrote, Too much motion he cant get mad fr everybody knows him and it probably would cause a problem not in a bad way but in a good way ppl running to the stage and etc
While Instagram user @theejasss wrote, Meg was at her peak when she graduated AND walked the stage
Instagram user @smiley_whats_good615 wrote, Unpopular opinion: I believe they know Rakai isnt just gonna get his a** up there & walk he doesnt know how to turn this character off & on its a time & place for everything I definitely see both sides
Another Instagram user @ja.ziiyaaa__ wrote, He hasnt been to school in 2 years hows is he graduating??
While Instagram user @jaudonnn.l wrote, Yall he is lien LMFAOOOO its been plenty of ppl with a name able to walk, its reasons
Meanwhile, content creator RayAsianBoy had a few questions after learning that Rakai had graduated. In a clip circulating online, Ray congratulated Rakai on earning his diploma before questioning how he was able to complete high school. Ray claimed Rakai didn’t regularly attend school over the past two years and had never seen him complete any online homework assignments. Ray later turned his comments toward the U.S. education system, questioning how students meet graduation requirements. “That’s the reason everyone so dumb over here,” Ray said before adding that if Rakai could graduate, then “anybody can graduate.”
