February 20th 2024.
A group of individuals who were targeted by Nicki Minaj's fans are speaking out against the violation of their privacy. These individuals had publicly expressed their disapproval of the rapper's diss track aimed at Megan Thee Stallion, titled "Big Foot." In an interview with Time, they shared their experiences of being attacked by the rapper's devoted fan base, known as the Barbz. From fake pizza orders to constant phone calls from unknown numbers, some of these victims are fed up with the doxxing attempts and are considering taking legal action.
For those unfamiliar with the term, doxxing is a type of cyberbullying where personal or confidential information is used to harass, exploit, or cause harm to the targeted individuals. One victim, Erick Louis, shared his story of being doxxed on TikTok after he posted a humorous response to Minaj's diss track. He received an influx of text messages and FaceTime calls from anonymous people, which left him feeling scared and worried for his family's safety. Louis was able to identify his attacker and even threatened to report them to the FBI's cybercrime division. The person responsible eventually deleted their account.
Ebony Jasmine Harris, another TikTok user, also faced similar attacks after posting a diss track aimed at Minaj from Megan Thee Stallion's perspective. Harris and her family were bombarded with harassing phone calls and even had food deliveries made to their home. One of the attackers even made a video standing outside their gated community. Harris criticized Minaj for her lack of response to her fans' actions, stating that if the rapper had the power to stop them but chose not to, it says a lot about her character.
Although Minaj did post a letter asking her fans to not threaten others on her behalf, this request seemed to disappear when she launched her own attack in response to Megan Thee Stallion's "Hiss" track. The rapper is now facing criticism from her doxxing victims, who believe she could do more to control her fans' behavior. However, the possibility of taking legal action against doxxing is still uncertain, as there are ongoing discussions in Congress regarding legislation to address this issue. Entertainment lawyer Lauren Kilgore explains that finding a balance between free speech and privacy rights is crucial, especially when the information shared is already publicly accessible.
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