New Mom Breaks Spine Trying Dangerous Nicki Minaj Challenge

The trend took off after a viral video showcased Nicki Minaj effortlessly strutting across a stage in sky-high stilettos. Inspired, both influencers and everyday users tried to mimic her confident walk — often with hilarious results. Mariana Vasiuc’s video stands out because it honestly captures the struggle most people face, proving that walking a mile in someone else’s shoes — especially Nicki Minaj’s — is no simple task. Her openness in sharing a less-than-perfect moment struck a chord with viewers, transforming her “fail” into a viral hit.

One influencer recently experienced a surprising twist in the latest trend.

The recent viral “Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge” has taken a serious turn, proving that walking a mile in someone else’s shoes can be a painful lesson. Mom influencer Mariana Vasiuc sustained a spinal injury while attempting the perilous trend, which has gained immense popularity on TikTok.

The challenge, inspired by the rapper’s seemingly effortless ability to walk in towering heels, involves influencers attempting to navigate in similarly high footwear, often in precarious situations. Vasiuc’s attempt, documented in an Instagram clip, shows her balancing on a stack of household items — a tub of baby formula perched on a saucepan — while wearing high heels.

With one person attempting to steady her, she can also be seen trying to balance on a kitchen counter. The precarious nature of the stunt ultimately led to her injury, serving as a stark warning about the dangers of participating in viral online challenges without proper safety precautions. Vasiuc’s experience highlights the growing trend of influencers taking on increasingly risky stunts for content, often with serious consequences.

Her attempt to keep up with the trend ended in serious repercussions.

In her attempt at the viral “Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge,” influencer Mariana Vasiuc suffered a serious spinal injury. The incident, captured in an Instagram video, shows Vasiuc balancing on a saucepan and a tub of baby formula while wearing high heels. After letting go of the hand that was steadying her, she immediately lost her balance. The saucepan slid out from under her, and she fell backward off the kitchen counter.

In a now-deleted caption, Vasiuc revealed the painful outcome of her fall, stating she had sustained a compression flexion fracture. Despite the severity of the injury, she wrote about it with a lighthearted tone, questioning if it was “irony? Karma? Or just life, which always tests our strength at the most unexpected moment. 🤣”

Her injury serves as a cautionary tale about the unpredictable dangers of viral online challenges and the pressure to create engaging content.

Whether she meant to or not, Nicki Minaj started a trend.

The recent “Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge” taking TikTok by storm is inspired by a pose from her 2013 music video High School, featuring Lil Wayne. In the video, Minaj confidently balances on high heels beside a pool.

This pose has since sparked a viral trend, with users attempting to mimic her impressive balancing act — sometimes using household objects. The challenge has become a favorite way for people to test their balance, often leading to funny — and occasionally risky — results.

Meanwhile, plus-size influencer Gracie Bon is calling for larger sports car seats after struggling to fit into one.