An influencer known as “Meatball” online has faced consequences for her involvement in the looting of stores in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. Dayjia Blackwell, as she is legally named, was arrested and charged with six felonies after she filmed herself laughing and cheering amidst the chaos that unfolded in Philadelphia’s city center. The incident involved crowds leaving the Apple Store with stolen iPhones and iPads, and reports indicated that other establishments, including Foot Locker, Lululemon, and liquor stores, were also targets of looting. The actions of Blackwell and her subsequent arrest were part of a broader crackdown by the authorities, with 52 individuals being apprehended during the incident, as stated by John Stanford, the interim Philadelphia police commissioner.
This incident highlights the legal consequences that individuals may face when participating in unlawful activities, especially when these actions are recorded and shared online. It serves as a reminder that social media influencers, like anyone else, are subject to the law, and their actions can have real-world implications.
