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Sophie Cunningham Criticizes Los Angeles in TikTok, Calling Out Influencer Culture

The viral post is drawing mixed reaction online with no apology or disciplinary response reported.

Overview

  • In a weekend TikTok, the Indiana Fever guard said Los Angeles residents "have no personalities," "all look the same," and urged influencers to "talk to someone in person" and "look like yourself."
  • Multiple outlets resurfaced the clip on Feb. 16–17 as reaction split between backlash and supporters echoing her critique of LA culture.
  • Cunningham, 29, was a 2019 second‑round pick out of Missouri, spent six seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, and was traded to the Fever in 2025.
  • As of Tuesday evening, there were no public follow‑ups from Cunningham and no reported action from the Fever or the WNBA.
  • Reports frame the comments against the unsettled WNBAWNBPA labor talks and her recent history, including a 2025 MCL tear and a lawsuit‑reported allegation involving Suns/Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein.