{"id":2050860,"date":"2023-09-30T14:03:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T18:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/philly-looting-livestreamer-meatball-regrets-it-all-grandma-ashamed-but-says-jailbird-kin-a-business-minded-go-getter\/"},"modified":"2023-09-30T14:05:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T18:05:00","slug":"philly-looting-livestreamer-meatball-regrets-it-all-grandma-ashamed-but-says-jailbird-kin-a-business-minded-go-getter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/philly-looting-livestreamer-meatball-regrets-it-all-grandma-ashamed-but-says-jailbird-kin-a-business-minded-go-getter\/","title":{"rendered":"Philly looter &#8216;Meatball&#8217; regrets livestreaming; Grandma &#8216;ashamed,&#8217; but praises jailbird relative as &#8216;ambitious entrepreneur.&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fphilly-looting-livestreamer-meatball-regrets-it-all-grandma-ashamed-but-says-jailbird-kin-a-business-minded-go-getter%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2050860&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Philadelphia Influencer &#8220;Meatball&#8221; \u200cRegrets Livestreaming Looting<\/h2>\n<p>It\u200d seems \u200cthat a \u2063short stint in\u200d jail \u200bhas \u2063made self-proclaimed Philadelphia influencer &#8220;Meatball&#8221; reconsider\u2062 her decision to livestream the chaos and looting that took place\u2063 in the City of\u2062 Brotherly Love. This\u2063 choice has left her grandmother feeling &#8220;ashamed&#8221; but still recognizing Meatball&#8217;s potential for positive impact.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/social-media-influencer-who-livestreamed-philadelphia-looting-arrested-charged-with-6-felonies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Daily Wire<\/a>, Meatball \u200dwas arrested during her\u200b livestream as groups of mostly teenagers vandalized and robbed stores\u2064 in Philadelphia. \u2063The\u2062 21-year-old influencer, whose real name is Dayjia Blackwell, faced\u2062 six felony charges and two misdemeanors, as seen in her tearful mugshot.<\/p>\n<p>During the livestream, Meatball \u2063boldly declared, &#8220;Tell the police \u200dthey&#8217;re either gonna lock me up tonight, or it&#8217;s gonna get lit, it&#8217;s gonna be a movie.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Philadelphia continues to be in absolute chaos. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hgMphlu8c9\">pic.twitter.com\/hgMphlu8c9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u200c Catch Up (@CatchUpFeed) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CatchUpFeed\/status\/1706866005308481589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 27, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Well, her prediction came true, and being\u2063 locked up turned into a nightmare for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/philly-looting-livestreamer-meatball-regrets-it-all-grandma-ashamed-but-says-jailbird-kin-a-business-minded-go-getter\/\" title=\"Philly looter 'Meatball' regrets livestreaming; Grandma 'ashamed,' but praises jailbird relative as 'ambitious entrepreneur.'\">aspiring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-this-average-american-is-voting-for-donald-trump\/\" title=\"Why This Average American Is Voting for Donald Trump\">social media<\/a> star<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Blackwell&#8217;s mother bailed \u2064her out of jail, and Meatball \u200cadmitted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcphiladelphia.com\/news\/local\/social-media-influencer-talks-livestreaming-looting-arrest\/3656311\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC 10<\/a> that the experience scared her straight.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I just prefer, you know, never loot again, stay out of trouble, never go to jail,&#8221; she told the outlet.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1696011031102000&#038;usg=AOvVaw1725QljG4qoXJl_mG2Blr2\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>On social media, Meatball expressed being &#8220;scared and traumatized,&#8221;\u2064 vowing to \u2064never repeat her actions again.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WATCH?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WATCH<\/a> | Influencer Dayjia Blackwell (&#8216;Meatball&#8217;), who was released after live-streaming her involvement\u2062 in the looting that took place in Philadelphia, thanks her followers and says \u2062that she doesn&#8217;t &#8220;even know what\u2063 happened&#8221; and that she is &#8220;scared&#8221; and &#8220;traumatized.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JKqw7f6RV1\">pic.twitter.com\/JKqw7f6RV1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 VOZ (@Voz_US) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Voz_US\/status\/1707444575768293548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 28, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Interestingly,\u2062 Meatball&#8217;s grandmother hopes that she can use her influence\u200c for good\u2064 in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Vashti Fields, \u200dMeatball&#8217;s grandmother, expressed her shame to Fox 29, saying,\u2062 &#8220;As a \u200bgrandmother, I&#8217;m very ashamed. \u2064I&#8217;m very ashamed\u2064 to see my child there at that time. Number one, \u2063she could have gotten hurt.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Fields has big aspirations for Meatball, wanting \u2063her to start a business and become a positive influencer.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, she added that Meatball is a\u2062 &#8220;loving, kind, caring, business-minded\u200b go-getter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However,\u200d part of Meatball&#8217;s business includes having an \u2064Only \u200bFans account, which is\u200c known for \u2063explicit\u2064 content. It \u200dremains\u200c unclear\u2062 what her family thinks of this career choice.<\/p>\n<p>When approached by\u200b reporters, Meatball&#8217;s mother chose to repeatedly \u2064honk her car horn and refused\u200c to speak to the \u200dpress.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the real lesson here\u2063 is that jail can indeed steer troublemakers onto the right path, contrary to what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-president-trump-gives-pardons-to-73-individuals-and-commutes-another-70-sentences-steve-bannon-is-included\/\" title=\"BREAKING: President Trump Gives Pardons to 73 Individuals and Commutes Another 70 Sentences \u2013 Steve Bannon Is Included\">justice reform advocates<\/a> may argue.<\/p>\n<p><em>The views expressed in this piece are the author&#8217;s own and do not necessarily represent \u200bthose \u200bof The Daily Wire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What broader implications does Meatball&#8217;s experience have for the ethical use of social media\u2062 and the responsibility of influencers in society<\/h2>\n<p><span>  BMQ News &#8211; Philadelphia Influencer &#8220;Meatball&#8221; \u200b\u200bRegrets Livestreaming Looting<\/p>\n<p>It seems\u2064 that \u200ca\u2062 short stint in jail \u200chas made self-proclaimed Philadelphia influencer &#8220;Meatball&#8221; reconsider\u2062 her decision to livestream the chaos and looting that took place in the\u2062 City of Brotherly Love. This choice has left her grandmother feeling &#8220;ashamed&#8221; but still recognizing Meatball&#8217;s potential for positive impact.<\/p>\n<p>According to The Daily Wire, Meatball was arrested during her livestream as groups of mostly teenagers vandalized and robbed stores in\u2064 Philadelphia. \u200cThe 21-year-old influencer, whose real\u200b name is Dayjia\u2064 Blackwell,\u200c faced six felony charges and two misdemeanors, as seen in her tearful mugshot.<\/p>\n<p>During the livestream, Meatball boldly declared, &#8220;Tell the police they&#8217;re either gonna lock me up tonight, or it&#8217;s gonna get lit, it&#8217;s gonna be a movie.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Well, her prediction came true, and being locked up turned into a nightmare for the aspiring social media star.<\/p>\n<p>Blackwell&#8217;s mother bailed her out of jail, and \u2064Meatball admitted to NBC 10 that \u2064the experience scared her straight.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I just prefer, you know, never loot again, stay out of trouble, never \u200bgo to jail,&#8221; she\u200c told the outlet.<\/p>\n<p>Livestreaming is a \u200cpowerful tool that can be\u200d used for various purposes, including raising awareness, sharing experiences, \u200dand showcasing talent. However, it is crucial to \u200dunderstand the responsibility that comes with such influence, especially in times of\u2063 turmoil and unrest.<\/p>\n<p>Meatball&#8217;s decision to livestream\u2063 the looting in Philadelphia was not only illegal but also morally questionable. By sharing footage of criminal activities, \u2064she inadvertently \u2064glorified and encouraged the behavior, putting lives and properties at risk.<\/p>\n<p>The consequences of her\u200c actions extend beyond legal charges. Meatball&#8217;s image as an influencer\u200c has been tarnished, and her grandmother&#8217;s disappointment serves as a poignant reminder of the\u2063 importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/french-hill-says-gops-shouldnt-repeat-pelosis-mistakes-by-prematurely-moving-to-impeach-biden\/\" title=\"French Hill warns against repeating Pelosi's errors by hastily pursuing Biden's impeachment.\">thoughtful decision-making<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Social media influencers have\u2062 the power to shape opinions, inspire change, and promote positive \u200dvalues. It is essential for \u200cthem to recognize the impact they have on their followers and use their platforms responsibly.<\/p>\n<p>In hindsight, Meatball realizes the gravity of \u2063her mistake and the negative impact it had. It\u200d is commendable that she has expressed remorse\u200b and vowed to stay \u2064out of trouble in \u2064the future. It is now up to her to rebuild her reputation and achieve the potential \u200dfor positive impact that her grandmother sees in her.<\/p>\n<p>While this incident serves as a cautionary tale for influencers and a reminder of \u2062the consequences of irresponsible behavior, it should also serve as an opportunity for reflection and growth. Meatball&#8217;s experience can prompt a larger conversation about the ethical\u200c use of social media\u200c and the responsibility of influencers in society.<\/p>\n<p>As influencers \u2062continue to gain prominence and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/donald-trump-jr-s-x-account-hacked\/\" title=\"Donald Trump Jr.'s X Account Breached\">shape public\u200d opinion<\/a>, it becomes increasingly important\u200b for\u200c them to use their platforms to foster understanding, empathy, and positive change. They \u2062must remember that their actions have \u200creal-world consequences and that their influence should be used for the betterment\u200b of society.<\/p>\n<p>Meatball&#8217;s \u2062story serves as \u200ca reminder that even in the world of social\u2064 media, accountability and integrity should not be compromised. It is through responsible and thoughtful\u2063 actions that influencers can truly make \u2064a difference and create a positive\u2063 impact in the lives of their followers and \u200ccommunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It seems that a short stint in jail has made &#8220;Meatball,&#8221; a self-proclaimed influencer from Philadelphia, regret livestreaming the recent looting and chaos in the City of Brotherly Love. This choice has left her grandmother feeling &#8220;ashamed&#8221; of Dayjia Blackwell, Meatball&#8217;s real name, although she still supports her.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":326,"featured_media":2050861,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2050860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2050860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/326"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2050860"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2050860\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2050861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2050860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2050860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2050860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}