Addison Rae

Addison Rae posted a photograph wearing a bikini from an Adidas–Praying collaboration, with the words 'Father', 'Son' and 'Holy Spirit' printed on its components. Christian internet users accused the campaign of disrespecting the Trinity.

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Allegations of infidelity and inappropriate behaviour involving her father Monty Lopez, her parents' public separation and her mother Sheri Easterling's widely reported relationship with Yung Gravy created an ongoing public saga directly connected to Addison Rae's family image. She distanced herself on social media and was described as embarrassed by the situation.

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On The Tonight Show, Addison Rae performed eight viral TikTok dances without their creators being identified during the television segment. Several of the choreographers were Black, reigniting criticism of how white influencers received visibility and opportunities for creations originating with other users.

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Rae posted photographs of herself interviewing Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, joking that she had studied broadcast journalism for 'three whole months' to secure the role. Journalists and graduates criticised what they saw as an example of influencer privilege and the devaluation of their profession.

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Footage from a UFC event showed Addison Rae approaching Donald Trump to introduce herself, leading some internet users to interpret the interaction as a sign of political support.

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Rae posted a screenshot indicating that TikTok had 'permanently banned' her account for multiple Community Guidelines violations. Her account, which had over 85 million followers, was subsequently restored quickly.

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In July 2020, an old repost by Addison Rae from four years earlier resurfaced. The video she had shared defended the slogan 'All Lives Matter', used in opposition or response to the Black Lives Matter movement. Rae acknowledged sharing the content and issued an apology.

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Addison Rae and Charli D'Amelio were among the major TikTok stars who popularised the 'Renegade' dance without initially crediting its choreography to Jalaiah Harmon, the 14-year-old Black teenager who had created it. The disparity between the influencers' growing fame and the lack of recognition for Harmon sparked controversy over the appropriation and remuneration of Black creators.

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