Dolled-Up Granny, 71, Nails Nicki Minaj Pose Challenge, Stuns Internet: “Who Is This Diva?”

• American Babushka, a 71-year-old content creator, effortlessly attempted the Nicki Minaj pose challenge
• The challenge shows social media users recreating Nicki's iconic pose seen in the music video for High School
• Many online community members were impressed with the stylish granny's successful take on the viral challenge

The Nicki Minaj pose challenge has seen all walks of life, even cartoon characters, showcase their take on the viral trend. On 9 August, 2025, A 71-year-old content creator, known as 'American Babushka,' took the internet by storm with her impressive take on the viral challenge.

The fashion-forward granny uploaded her attempt in the kitchen on her TikTok account.

With her red lips matching her heels, she easily went into a squatting position. She barely used the chair next to her for support while crossing her leg over the other.

What is the Nicki Minaj pose challenge?

The Nicki Minaj pose challenge, which blew up on TikTok, takes inspiration from the pose the award-winning rapper strikes in the music video for her hit song High School, which features Lil Wayne.

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In the music video, Nicki sits poolside in a stylish pink bikini and stilettos, crouching with her legs crossed. She impressively showcases how both her heeled feet are flat on the ground.

However, some social media users attempting the challenge have added a dangerous twist by balancing one foot on stacked, random objects in the hopes of receiving millions of likes and views. Unstable objects included a mailbox, dumbbells, bricks, cans, and other items that one may view as unstable.

Internet applauds the stylish granny

The viral video had tens of thousands of amused members of the online community taking an interest in American Babushka. Many were surprised and inspired by the woman's agility at her age.

An impressed @smiithhaiiley asked the online community:

"Who is this diva?"

@melindaabello67 said to the public:

"I want to be her when I grow up. Wait, we’re probably the same age. She looks a little like Betty White."

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A concerned @user733811995561 added in the comments:

"You can injure your leg, especially at your age. You need to be more careful."

American Babushka laughed and responded to the TikTok user:

"Thank you. That's why I didn't climb on the table or the pots."

@koneill.90 shared with a laugh:

"Granny wins. My knees couldn’t, and I am active. Although a hybrid athlete, my knees would say hell to the no."

@thehadeerhameed stated in the comment section:

"Girl, I know a baddie when I see one."

@ariwesszo said to the 71-year-old:

"You know, after watching your videos, getting old is not scary. Here, we should say that old age is a joy. You are simply wonderful."

Take a look at the TikTok video below:

3 Other stories about the Nicki Minaj pose challenge

• In another article, Briefly News reported that a young man showed the 'kasi edition' of the viral challenge. People were impressed with his attempt.
• South Africans were unsympathetic after hearing a micro-influencer broke her spine doing the challenge. They instead saw it as a teachable moment.
• A young and determined woman tried to participate in the Nicki Minaj pose challenge, but completely failed. South Africans were in stitches after watching the viral video.

Source: Briefly News