Jayda Cheaves ignited a fresh online debate after posting a TikTok featuring a front-braids look, with commenters split between calling her a trendsetter and saying the style isn’t new. She responded in the comments, including a sharp reply to a critic and a p
Jayda Cheaves didn’t just drop a TikTok over the weekend—she handed social media a new talking point. The influencer posted a video for her more than 4.6 million followers, dancing to Drake’s new track, “Shabang,” but the real spotlight quickly shifted from the music to the hairstyle.
In the clip, Jayda wore four braids at the front of her hair, with long, sleek bundles flowing down her back. The look spread fast, and reactions came just as quickly—some people calling her a trendsetter again, others arguing whether the style was truly new.
The comment section filled up, and The Shade Room Teens’ space was no exception. Instagram user @yakthedoll wrote, “Her hair looks nice 😍” while @nonchalanttt.t said, “Yeah this style been round lol.”
Others pushed back harder on the “new style” narrative. @living_with_beauty asked, “Why we ain’t never saw y’all with it? Since it’s been out?” and @daonlyprincess_ chimed in, “We been getting braids in the front… nothing to see here 🤣🤣🤣🤣.”
But not everyone came with critiques. @dahbrat.ty responded to the backlash with. “Y’all hate on Jayda so bad 😭😭 she ain’t say it they did tf yall be mad cause she cute af living life 😂.” Another commenter. @__jaiii__. added. “We know she didn’t create the style SHE’S A TRENDSETTER meaning she made it popular again 😌.”.
Some reactions were pure frustration with the internet itself. @prettynai_ wrote, “I hate the internet so bad 😂😂.” And @backwoodbarbe took aim at the execution, saying, “The stylist blocked me because I said it gives unfinished wig install 😂😂 & it does tf. MY OPINION BTW..”
Still, a few commenters defended Jayda by pointing out how often other girls copy what influencers wear. @ayoo.t2 wrote, “How are yall mad? Everything she does the girls literally copy… it’s not her fault 😂😂.”
As the debate kept rolling, Jayda stepped into the comments. When one user asked. “Am I the only one who doesn’t like the style?” Jayda replied. “L comment tho tbh.” She also answered a TikTok user who claimed she got the same hairstyle the day before Jayda posted her viral video—responding with. “lettuce seeeeee🥰.”.
Then came the supportive side of the conversation. After a commenter wrote, “Oh thanks for my new hair inspo because my leave out giving fried anyways 😂,” Jayda responded, “this one for us 😂😂😂.”
The hairstyle may have been the trigger, but the exchange made the bigger story clear: when Jayda posts a look, she doesn’t just inspire—it invites debate, and she’s willing to meet the comments head-on.
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