Blueface Sparks Controversy by Choking Zendaya’s Wax Statue in Public
Rapper Blueface appears to be making the most of his freedom after being released from prison last November, though his recent behavior has left many scratching their heads. During a visit to Madame Tussauds Hollywood this past Thursday, the rapper shared a series of videos that showed him getting a little too close to the wax exhibits.
In one particularly strange clip, Blueface was seen squeezing the neck of a wax figure modeled after Zendaya, appearing to “choke” the statue while shouting at it. The bizarre display didn’t end with the Euphoria star, as Blueface also spent time sidling up to a wax figure of Kylie Jenner.
He jokingly told his friend to stop filming him with his “girl” as he whispered to the silent statue. While the rapper seemed to be in high spirits during the outing, his actions didn’t go unnoticed by the museum staff.
Blueface choked out Zendaya — well, the wax figure version of her — squeezing its neck at Madame Tussauds Hollywood on Thursday. 😭 https://t.co/P5v0V6V6TO pic.twitter.com/J2oftJ0pLF
— TMZ (@TMZ) February 13, 2026
A representative for Madame Tussauds expressed disappointment over the incident, reminding the public that their attractions are meant to be interactive but respectful. This behavior is not tolerated, the spokesperson noted, adding that they are currently reviewing the footage and will take the necessary steps to maintain their standards.
While the rapper was clearly just playing around for his social media followers, the museum made it clear that “Wax-Daya” is off-limits for that kind of physical contact. As for the real Zendaya, she likely has more important things on her mind than a rapper’s museum antics.
The 29-year-old actress is currently enjoying a historic year in Hollywood. She is currently promoting her new romantic drama The Drama, which stars her alongside Robert Pattinson and is set to hit theaters this April.
Her schedule is one of the busiest in cinema history, featuring five major projects across five different genres. Beyond her collaboration with Pattinson, she is set to play the goddess Athena in Christopher Nolan’s epic mythological film The Odyssey this July.
Just weeks later, she will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as MJ in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, reuniting on screen with her real-life fiancé, Tom Holland. The couple, who officially confirmed their engagement early last year, continue to be one of the most supportive and beloved pairs in the industry.
While Zendaya has been busy on film sets, she also recently debuted a chic new pixie haircut for a massive Louis Vuitton campaign celebrating the brand’s 130th anniversary. Fans can also look forward to seeing her return as Rue Bennett in the third season of Euphoria, which is scheduled to premiere this spring after a long hiatus.
Zendaya’s year will eventually wrap up with the release of Dune: Messiah in December, where she will once again star as Chani alongside Timothée Chalamet. Between her dominance at the box office and her status as a global fashion muse, she remains focused on her craft and her upcoming wedding.
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