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Fact check: Is the video on Brittney Griner’s social media account with her shirt list real

Checked on June 14, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The authenticity of the alleged video cannot be definitively confirmed. Multiple sources explicitly state that "it is unclear to ascertain if it was Brittney Griner in the video" [1]. No source has been able to verify whether the video actually originated from Griner's social media account or if it genuinely features her.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

  • The original question fails to acknowledge that this video is part of a broader pattern of social media debates and speculation about Griner's gender and appearance [1]
  • Even if such a video exists, sources emphasize that it would not prove anything about gender identity [1]
  • The controversy appears to be occurring alongside other unrelated debates, such as alleged comments about Caitlin Clark [2], suggesting a pattern of targeted controversies

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

  • The original question assumes the existence of a video on "Griner's social media account," but none of the sources confirm this crucial detail
  • This type of content often spreads as part of targeted harassment campaigns that benefit:

Social media engagement metrics and viral content creators

Those seeking to delegitimize women's sports

Groups pushing specific political narratives about gender in sports

The question itself perpetuates a problematic focus on an athlete's physical appearance rather than their athletic achievements

The analyses suggest that this is likely another example of unverified content being spread without proper context or verification, potentially as part of broader targeted harassment [1].

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