‘Now living star status’: Russian influencer breaks spine attempting viral Nicki Minaj stiletto challenge, says no regrets

Just eight weeks postpartum, Barutkina suffered a serious spinal fracture as a result of the fall, Complex magazine reported.

Despite the injury, she said she had no regrets over the stunt. In a follow-up Instagram post, she wrote, “More than 50 people sent me my reel,” adding that the failed attempt unexpectedly brought her fame on social media. “I woke up a popular person,” she said.

She further reassured followers that both she and her child are doing well following the incident. “I’m doing great, following the guidelines and now living in ‘star’ status,” she said.

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The video quickly gained traction, eliciting an array of reactions. “Oh, just today I read about you in the news take care of yourself, get well. But there is a plus, you are now an Internet star,” a user wrote. “Nicki was not standing on anything but doing this on the side of a.pole. it’s one thing to be creative but another to physically hurt yourself..STOPPPPPPP,” another user commented.

“She never had it to begin with stop these challenges,” a third user reacted. “Only here to see a spine break. Highly disappointed, 0/10 do not recommend this reel,” a fourth user chimed in.