On TikTok, a new variant of the #NickiMinajChallenge is testing users’ balance and audacity: achieving a complicated pose on a simple aluminum can, whether it’s a can of baby formula or a soda can.
The challenge consists of adopting a balancing pose similar to the one performed by singer Nicki Minaj in her 2013 video High School, but this time with a riskier twist: performing it on a single aluminum can. The feat requires strength, body control, and, above all, nerves of steel, since the surface is minimal and any false move can end in a fall.
Some users have already shared videos trying to maintain their balance, crossing one leg in the air, crouching down, or even holding objects on their heads. The difficulty of the challenge has not prevented it from quickly going viral, driven by the constant search to push limits and generate impactful content.
Although many recognize that it is not an activity suitable for everyone, the spectacular nature of balancing on a single can has captured the attention of millions and continues to grow in popularity. Of course, there are plenty of warnings: do not attempt it without preparation, especially if you do not have a secure base or previous experience in balancing.