The internet is no stranger to bizarre celebrity conspiracy theories, and this week, a new one has taken centre stage. Popular hip-hop commentator and streamer Akademiks has nominated rapper Megan Thee Stallion as the latest subject of a supposed 'celebrity curse,' accusing her of carrying 'bad juju' for the men associated with her.
The Viral Claim: A Checklist of Downfalls
In a clip that has rapidly spread across social media platforms, Akademiks laid out his controversial argument. He claimed that every man publicly linked to Megan Thee Stallion has faced a significant professional or personal downfall. To support his narrative, he presented a list of names: DaBaby, Tory Lanez, Pardison Fontaine, and NBA star Klay Thompson.
Akademiks specifically pointed out that DaBaby's career cooled after collaborating with Megan, that Tory Lanez is now in prison following the shooting trial where Megan was the victim, that Pardison Fontaine 'fell off' after their breakup, and that Klay Thompson is currently experiencing one of the worst statistical slumps of his storied basketball career.
Separating Social Media Chaos from Fact
While the names and their associations with Megan Thee Stallion are a matter of public record, the causal link or 'curse' narrative is purely speculative. A closer look at each case reveals a much more complex reality, largely disconnected from the rapper's influence.
DaBaby's decline in mainstream popularity can be traced to a series of separate controversies and homophobic comments, not his musical work with Megan. Tory Lanez's conviction was the direct result of his own actions in the 2020 shooting incident, for which he was found guilty of assault.
The case of Pardison Fontaine fading from the spotlight is common in the fast-paced music industry and aligns more with typical career cycles than a post-breakup 'curse.' As for Klay Thompson, his struggles on the basketball court are part of a documented rough season and athletic recovery, having no conceivable link to Megan Thee Stallion.
Fan Backlash and the Real 'Curse'
The theory ignited immediate and fierce debate online. Many fans and observers called out the narrative as not only baseless but also deeply unfair. Critics were quick to highlight the irony of blaming a victim of a violent crime for the misfortunes of others.
Prominent reactions on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) included statements like, 'This is the first time I've seen a victim who was shot be the one with 'bad juju'' and 'The only real curse here is people refusing to accept responsibility and preferring conspiracy over reality.'
The only verified fact in this entire episode is that Akademiks made the claim. There is zero factual evidence to suggest Megan Thee Stallion's presence in these men's lives caused their downfalls. The 'bad juju' angle stands exposed as a classic example of a viral social-media narrative—compelling for its drama but empty of substantive truth.
