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Subcultured

Why Is Stan Twitter So Influential? Meet Nicki Minaj’s Fans

Subcultured is an original documentary series that sheds a well-deserved light on the lesser-known subcultures that inspire and influence mainstream culture today, from gamers with disabilities to the cowboys and cowgirls of the gay rodeo. Filmmaker Josef Lorenzo explores the origins of different subcultures and what makes those communities unique and important spaces.

Why Is Stan Twitter So Influential? Meet Nicki Minaj’s Fans

Season 1 Episode 9 | 9m 17s | CC

Stan armies are known for protecting their celebrity at any cost. One of the earliest and most active Twitter stan groups are the Barbz, the loyal fanbase of Nicki Minaj. The Barbz have a reputation for being fiery online, but Josef meets with some popular Barbz to see if there is more to being a stan than meets the eye.

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