Angel Reese recently made history as just the second WNBA player to be honored with a custom Barbie doll in her likeness.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Following remarks by WNBA star Angel Reese—who stated, “I didn’t have dolls that looked like me much”—rumors circulated online alleging that superstar rapper Nicki Minaj publicly scolded the athlete, accusing her of seeking “cheap engagement.” The alleged feud quickly sparked widespread debate and skepticism across social media.
Claim: Nicki Minaj blasted Angel Reese over Barbie remarks
According to the viral posts, Nicki Minaj purportedly fired back at Reese with the statement: “Don’t use the Barbie name for cheap engagement. There were plenty of black Barbie dolls when I was growing up. You’re just seeking attention.”
The post gained immense traction on X, Facebook, and Threads, racking up more than a million views.
The fabricated quote drew mixed reactions. While some users criticized Reese and voiced agreement with the alleged critique, others immediately doubted its authenticity and demanded proof.
Fact Check: The viral post originated from a satire account
In reality, the claim is completely false. There is zero evidence that the rapper ever made such a statement regarding the WNBA player’s Barbie collaboration.
A thorough search of Google turns up no credible news outlets, official press releases, or interviews verifying the remark.
Furthermore, no such comments exist on any of Minaj’s verified social media pages.
Given the immense star power of Nicki Minaj and the ongoing attention surrounding Angel Reese, any real conflict between the two would have been heavily covered by mainstream entertainment and news networks.
Instead, the quote can be traced back to ‘Hoops Crave,’ a well-known satirical account on X that openly labels itself as a “parody” in its biography.
The account frequently publishes fabricated stories to generate online interaction.
The background of Angel Reese’s Barbie controversy
The fake feud follows recent backlash directed at the Chicago Sky forward after she achieved a major milestone, becoming just the second WNBA player to receive a Barbie doll modeled after her.
The controversy began when a reporter asked Reese what kind of toys she played with during her childhood, prompting her response: “Honestly, I did not have many dolls because I didn’t have dolls that looked like me much.”
“And that’s why I kind of really wanted to make sure this was super intentional because now they have a doll that looks like you in nails, hair, but can also be a killer on the court as well, so that was important for me when getting the doll.”