Brooke, a white woman from Florida, has ignited an internet firestorm after posting a TikTok that she framed as a necessary contribution to the ongoing discourse about Shannon Sharpe and interracial relationships. But instead of offering insight, the video dives headfirst into a messy mix of sexual confession, racial commentary, and unsolicited cultural analysis. All of this comes from the vantage point of a self-proclaimed authority based solely on having dated Black men since the age of 15.
In the one-minute video, Brooke unapologetically centers herself in a discussion primarily focused on racial fetishization and public figures like Sharpe. She asserts that her lived experience is the missing piece in an otherwise “one-sided” conversation. The internet, of course, wasted no time tearing it apart.
“I Want You to Have My Black Baby”: Brooke’s Attempt to Flip the Narrative on Fetishization
Using her own dating experiences as a launchpad, Brooke pushes back on the idea that white women are the primary culprits in fetishizing Black men. Instead, she suggests that the dynamic is more mutual, if not reversed.
“I have had Black men come to me and say, ‘I want you to have my Black baby.’ Not, ‘I want you to have my baby’ — the acceptable response. No, ‘I want you to have my Black baby.’”
She continues by explaining that some Black men have allegedly asked her to use racially charged language during sex. She seems to imply that this reflects a deeper psychological power-play tied to race.
“There are some Black men in this world that I think, like, want… I don’t know… I don’t know if they want to reenact, I don’t know if it’s like a power trip…”
This meandering speculation does more to muddy the waters than clarify them. Rather than examine the inherent racial power dynamics in her relationships, Brooke shifts the focus to what she perceives as the “kinks” of her partners, effectively putting Black men on the therapist’s couch while excusing herself from any introspection.
The Shannon Sharpe Controversy That Set the Stage and Brooke’s Ill-Timed Insertion Into It
Brooke’s video comes in the wake of renewed public scrutiny of Shannon Sharpe, who has long been criticized for his apparent preference for dating white women. Tensions hit a new high after a leaked audio clip allegedly featuring Sharpe saying, “Big Black guy chokes small white woman,” surfaced online. The comment was widely interpreted as perpetuating harmful, racially charged stereotypes.
This controversy opened the floodgates for renewed debate about interracial dating, particularly how white women and Black men interact within a system built on centuries of racialized power. Rather than engage with that context, Brooke saw an opening to offer a wildly unsolicited perspective. She delivered a chaotic monologue that arguably centers herself more than it addresses any real societal issue.
Social Media Responds: Applause From the Misguided, Backlash From the Rest
As expected, the video blew up. Some users lauded Brooke’s “bravery” for saying what they claimed “needed to be said.” But the overwhelming response was far less generous. TikTok comments and Twitter threads lit up with accusations of deflection, ignorance, and outright racism.
“This is not the win you think it is, Brooke. This is textbook white woman audacity.”
— TikTok user @stopitrightnow“She really turned a conversation about fetishization into a therapy session about her sex life. Impressive.”
— X user @NoOneAskedSis
In classic internet fashion, memes, stitches, and reaction videos followed. Some creators broke down the problematic power dynamics in Brooke’s claims. Others simply pointed out the tone-deafness of a white woman using her platform to blame Black men for fetishization while positioning herself as the accidental victim of it.
Reframing the Issue or Reinforcing the Problem? The Real Power Dynamics at Play
Brooke thought she was adding “nuance” to the conversation. What she did instead was showcase exactly how deep the racial imbalance in interracial relationships still runs. Her eagerness to spotlight the supposed kinks of Black men while glossing over her behavior is not just ironic. It is telling.
She claims she doesn’t want hate. But she also doesn’t want accountability. The most generous interpretation of her video is that it reflects a real, if misguided, attempt to talk about uncomfortable truths. The less generous and more likely takeaway is that this was an attention grab cloaked in a veneer of “honesty” designed to provoke rather than inform.
Brooke’s Viral Moment Isn’t Groundbreaking. It’s a Textbook Case of White Feminine Centering
In the end, Brooke’s TikTok isn’t brave. It’s familiar. It is yet another example of a white woman centering herself in a conversation about race, leveraging her proximity to Blackness for digital clout while refusing to interrogate her complicity in the very dynamics she claims to critique.
Her video may have gone viral, but that doesn’t make it profound. It makes it performative. And performative allyship, especially when laced with sexual braggadocio and racial generalizations, helps no one.
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@nolablest2020 ♬ original sound – Brooke
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