TikTok’s favorite couple just found themselves at the center of a major controversy. Monet McMichael and Jalen Noble are under fire after showing off a historic Texas property that some believe has ties to slavery
Monet McMichael and Jalen Noble are facing major criticism after buying and showcasing a historic Texas property tied to America's painful past.
Fans are calling them out for insensitivity and a lack of acknowledgment, and so far, the couple hasn't responded — instead, they're using the situation for engagement and clicks.
The House That Sparked It All
The drama kicked off when Jalen Noble posted about the couple’s new property purchase on social media.
While the house was casually labeled a “guest house,” viewers quickly dug into its history, pointing out that the building likely has deep, painful ties to America's past.
Many fans felt uneasy about the tone of the posts, accusing the couple of being insensitive to the property's dark legacy.
Adding fuel to the fire, Monet proudly showed off parts of the property too, including their new home gym setup that they built in former slave quarters — sharing it as just another lifestyle flex, completely ignoring the uncomfortable history tied to the space.
Tensions only grew when Jalen made comments that some interpreted as joking about the historical significance of the property.
For many, it wasn’t just about the house, it was about the way it was presented online, without acknowledgment or respect for its potential background.
The real issue isn’t even that they bought the property. It’s that they completely ignored its painful history, framing it as just a cute, aesthetic house. And instead of addressing legitimate concerns from viewers, they chose to troll people in the comments, making the situation even worse.
my thing is....... jalen and monet could live ANYWHERE but they CHOOSE to live at a SLAVE PLANTATION and REFUSE to acknowledge it.
— nyla (@nylarevamped) April 29, 2025
No Public Response – Yet
So far, Monet and Jalen have stayed silent.
They haven’t addressed the backlash, nor have they clarified the true history of the property or apologized for how it was framed.
Their silence is only fueling more conversations online, as many believe they are using the situation for rage bait and clicks.
Why This Hit A Nerve
The backlash isn’t just about this one property – it’s about a broader frustration with how influencers often treat historical spaces like trendy aesthetic moments, without understanding or respecting their deeper meaning.
In this case, many feel that buying a house tied to slavery and casually turning it into a “cute guest house” or a home gym without addressing its history is tone-deaf, no matter the owner's background.
It’s also worth noting that both Monet and Jalen are biracial, not fully Black.
While that doesn’t erase their connection to Black culture and history, it does add another layer to the conversation, especially when dealing with spaces so heavily tied to the trauma and experiences of enslaved African Americans.
A Bigger Problem: Insensitivity And Lack Of Awareness
This controversy also highlights a much deeper issue — the way slavery and its legacy are often treated with shocking insensitivity.
Moments like this show that we still have a long way to go when it comes to acknowledging, understanding, and respecting painful chapters of history.
Many people, including celebrities, have gotten married on former plantations, which is tone-deaf, disrespectful, and honestly just bizarre.
Why would anyone choose to celebrate the happiest day of their life in a place where African Americans were enslaved, tortured, raped, murdered, and lynched?
These were sites of unimaginable suffering. Pain that still echoes today.
And when it comes to influencers, the problem feels even bigger. Too often, historical trauma is treated like an aesthetic or a backdrop for content.
Real-world struggles and injustices are reduced to Instagram captions and TikTok trends, all for the sake of engagement and clicks.
In a world where clout often matters more than context, it's a reminder that some influencers live in a reality that feels completely disconnected from the history and pain that still impact millions today.
Should influencers be held more accountable when showcasing historic spaces?