The Minnesota Vikings have come under fire for their new male cheerleaders, with some social media users saying they will no longer support the NFL team.
Newsweek has reached out to the Vikings outside of regular working hours via email for comment.
Why It Matters
The NFL has frequently become the focal point of culture wars online over the past few years, with some criticizing it for being too “woke.” Social media discourse has been prompted following the displaying of pride flags, the performance of the hymn, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which is often referred to as the Black national anthem, and performances at the Super Bowl.
What To Know
The Minnesota Vikings announced their new cheerleaders in a clip shared to Instagram, captioned: “The next generation of cheer has arrived!” The video features a young male cheerleader in the middle as the group dances.
Another male cheerleader, Blaize Shiek, took to Instagram to share that he had joined the squad.
“Rookie Year Excited and honored to share that I am officially a 2025-26 Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader! I am so grateful for this journey, the support, and the opportunity to make a little history along the way. I hope to represent and inspire what’s possible when you stay true to who you are. MVC Blaize,” Shiek wrote in the post.
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