A Netflix series dropped. It was about a drug queenpin. And suddenly, TikTok was flooded with women twerking in vintage sunglasses, whispering: “This is for you, Griselda.” In this honest unboxing, we rank the Griselda TikTok cringe — where a brutal true crime story becomes a fashion trend, a dance challenge, and a full-blown identity crisis. Spoiler: the real tragedy isn’t the cartel. It’s the choreography.
🔽 Table of Contents
- What They Promise: Honor a Legend
- What It Actually Is: Trauma as Aesthetic
- The Top 10 Cringiest Griselda TikTok Tributes
- The Hidden Costs: Your Taste, Your Awareness, Your DMs
- Who Is This For? A Field Guide to the Narco-Inspired
- Conclusion: You Can’t Glamorize Evil — But TikTok Will Try
👑 What They Promise: Honor a Legend
We were sold a dream: Posting a Griselda TikTok tribute isn’t shallow — it’s empowering.
Not “a violent criminal.” Not “a woman who ordered murders.”
No — this is a feminist icon. A self-made boss. A survivor of a man’s world.
TikTok captions declare: “Griselda taught me to get money.”
Meanwhile, influencers post: “I wear her energy like a second skin.”
And one woman told us: “If you don’t feel inspired, you’re not ambitious enough.”
The promise?
If you create a Griselda TikTok cringe video, you become bold.
As a result, you gain followers.
Ultimately, you unlock the right to say: “I’m not glorifying crime. I’m celebrating resilience.”
And of course, there’s merch.
You can buy a $90 “Griselda Vibes” crop top: “Ruthless & Radiant.”
There’s a “Narco-Chic” makeup palette (shades: “Blood Money,” “Cold Case,” “Leopard Print Justice”).
On top of that, someone launched GriseldaCoin — backed by “the volatility of power.”
This isn’t just content.
It’s a movement.
It’s a brand.
Above all, it’s a way to turn cartel violence into runway inspiration.
As Netflix states, *Griselda* is a dramatization of a real-life criminal. However, online, it’s been rebranded as a feminist empowerment story — despite the bodies, the bribes, and the brutality.
🎬 What It Actually Is: Trauma as Aesthetic
We analyzed 120 hours of #GriseldaTribute content — because someone had to.
The truth?
Griselda Blanco was a real person.
She founded the Medellín Cartel’s Miami branch.
She was responsible for hundreds of deaths.
But on TikTok?
She’s not a murderer.
She’s a style icon.
- One video: A woman in a fur coat twerks to reggaeton, caption: “Griselda would be proud.”
- Another: A teen reenacts a murder scene with dramatic lighting and a slow-mo hair flip.
- And a classic: A woman holds a toy gun and whispers: “This is how I got my man.”
We asked a Latin American historian: “Is this a respectful tribute?”
They said: “No. It erases the victims and romanticizes terror.”
In contrast, we asked a TikTok algorithm expert.
They said: “Bro, drama + fashion + danger = free virality.”
Guess which one has 3 million likes?
As Pew Research found, 44% of young adults consume true crime for entertainment. On the other hand, only 18% know the real history behind shows like *Griselda*. As a result, the real story isn’t the crime. It’s the content.
🔥 The Top 10 Cringiest Griselda TikTok Tributes
After deep immersion (and one ethics seminar), we present the **Top 10 Most Cringeworthy Griselda TikTok Tributes**:
- #10: “Griselda’s Morning Routine”
A woman sips coffee, applies red lipstick, and says: “First, I make money. Then, I eliminate competition.” Her “competition” is her roommate’s boyfriend. - #9: “Narco Yoga Flow”
A woman in leopard print does downward dog while whispering: “Breathe in power. Breathe out betrayal.” Background music: gunshots. - #8: “How to Get Revenge Like Griselda”
A tutorial: Step 1: Find his weak spot. Step 2: Destroy his life. Step 3: Wear vintage and smile. She used it after a bad date. - #7: “Griselda’s Dating Profile”
A woman lists: “Looking for a man I can trust… or manipulate.” Bio: “I’m not toxic. I’m tactical.” - #6: “The Funeral Reenactment”
A teen in sunglasses recreates a murder victim’s funeral… with a dance break. Caption: “Respect the lore.” - #5: “Griselda’s Skincare Routine”
A woman applies serum: “First, cleanse. Then, eliminate. Then, moisturize.” Uses a toy pistol as a facial roller. - #4: “I Married My Toxic Twin Flame (Griselda Style)”
A couple reenacts a cartel wedding. He wears a suit. She holds a fake machine gun. Guests cheer. - #3: “Griselda’s Workout”
A woman lifts weights while yelling: “One rep for power! Two reps for revenge!” Ends with: “No mercy.” - #2: “I Turned My Breakup Into a Griselda Tribute”
A woman burns photos, pours wine on a shirt, and whispers: “He left me. I’ll leave him… in the past.” Then dances. - #1: “I Am Griselda”
A woman stares into the camera: “They called me a monster. But I was just a woman who got what she wanted.” Then winks. And fires a blank.
These videos aren’t just tone-deaf.
They’re epically disrespectful.
But here’s the twist:
They’re also highly viral.
Because in the attention economy, shock beats sense.
💸 The Hidden Costs: Your Taste, Your Awareness, Your DMs
So what does this trend cost?
Not money (yet).
But your moral compass? Your cultural sensitivity? Your ability to say “that’s inappropriate” without sounding “uncool”?
Those? Destroyed.
The Empathy Tax
We tracked our reaction after one week of Griselda content.
At first, we saw the satire.
Then, we started seeing “boss babe” energy in cartel violence.
Eventually, we caught ourselves saying: “She was ruthless… but iconic.”
Consequently, we had to watch a documentary on Colombian victims.
Hence, the line between critique and celebration vanished.
As such, fiction began to overwrite facts.
Meanwhile, Google searches for “how to be like Griselda” are up 900%.
In turn, “narco-chic” fashion hauls are trending.
On the other hand, searches for “victims of the Medellín Cartel” remain low.
The Identity Trap
One of our writers said: “Maybe we shouldn’t glamorize a murderer” at a dinner party.
By dessert, the conversation had escalated to:
– A debate on “feminism and power”
– A woman defending Griselda as a “product of her environment”
– And someone yelling: “If you’re not inspired, you’re not ambitious!”
We tried to change the subject.
Instead, they played a 10-minute edit of “Griselda’s Greatest Hits” — with trap music.
Ultimately, the night ended with a group chant of “Ruthless & Radiant!”
As such, we needed therapy.
As Pew Research found, 52% of young adults say they “don’t take true crime seriously.” On the other hand, 38% admit they’ve been inspired by antiheroes. As a result, the real danger isn’t the content. It’s the normalization.
👥 Who Is This For? A Field Guide to the Narco-Inspired
Who, exactly, needs to make a Griselda TikTok cringe video?
After field research (and one content warning), we’ve identified four key archetypes:
1. The Narco-Chic Influencer
- Age: 18–30
- Platform: TikTok, Instagram
- Motto: “Violence is just passion with consequences.”
- Posts “Griselda vibes” mood boards.
- Wears leopard print unironically.
2. The Trauma Trendsetter
- Age: 20–35
- Platform: YouTube, Substack
- Motto: “She wasn’t evil. She was underestimated.”
- Defends cartel violence as “contextual.”
- Believes power justifies pain.
3. The Aesthetic Avenger
- Age: 16–28
- Platform: TikTok, Pinterest
- Motto: “My breakup was my origin story.”
- Turns personal drama into cartel edits.
- Uses “eliminate” as a metaphor for ghosting.
4. The Accidental Participant
- Age: Any
- Platform: Group texts
- Motto: “I just wanted to know who Griselda was.”
- Got tagged in a “tribute” video.
- Now receives “power moves” tips at 2 a.m.
This isn’t about crime.
It’s about identity.
About empowerment.
About needing to feel strong… even if it means romanticizing evil.
And if you think this obsession is unique, check out our take on the explaining Project 2025 at parties — where a PDF becomes a monologue. Or our deep dive into Inside Out 2 parent reactions — where a cartoon becomes therapy. In contrast, Griselda TikTok tributes aren’t about truth. They’re about turning trauma into a trend.
💀 Conclusion: You Can’t Glamorize Evil — But TikTok Will Try
So, are Griselda TikTok cringe videos harmless fun?
No.
But also… they’re not going away.
No — dancing in leopard print over a murder reenactment isn’t empowering.
As a result, calling a cartel leader a “boss babe” doesn’t make you bold.
Instead, real strength includes empathy, context, and moral clarity.
Ultimately, power without ethics is just violence.
Hence, the real issue isn’t the video.
It’s the worldview behind it.
Consequently, the line between admiration and glorification has vanished.
However, in a culture that worships antiheroes, even monsters get makeovers.
Above all, we don’t want accountability.
We want aesthetics.
As such, the tributes will keep coming.
And the victims? They’ll keep being forgotten.
So go ahead.
Watch the show.
Enjoy the drama.
Appreciate the performance.
Just remember:
Real power doesn’t need a dance break.
And real justice doesn’t wear leopard print.
And if you see someone twerking over a fake coffin?
Don’t judge.
Instead…
send them a history book.
The Daily Dope is a satirical publication. All content is for entertainment purposes. Any resemblance to real true crime advice is purely coincidental — and probably why we need ethics training.