Music producer Benny Blanco recently took to TikTok to unbox what he described as “insane” blueberries—each berry roughly the size of a golf ball, packaged like luxury chocolates. He marveled: “They’re f‑‑‑ing huge. They’re delicious,” adding, “I think the box is like $200. That’s crazy.”
What might’ve been a harmless indulgence quickly turned into fodder for widespread online criticism. Viewers weren’t amused by the display of extravagance—particularly amid ongoing economic struggles and soaring grocery prices.
Social Media Backlash: “Tone‑Deaf” or Just Guilty of Oversharing?
Fans flooded comment sections with quips laced with both frustration and humor. Some sardonically compared the scene to The Hunger Games, joking, “Watching from District 13.” Another user lamented, “Sir, we’re not rich enough to relate to this,” while others highlighted how far removed such luxury felt from everyday life: “Meanwhile I can’t afford regular fruit,” and “This is rich rich and we’re all poor poor.”
One TikTok commenter put it bluntly: “$200 is two weeks’ worth of groceries for me and my family… this is nuts.” Others went further, likening the moment to the notorious “let them eat cake” sentiment, recalling historical disconnection from real hardship.
Supporters Push Back: “He Earned It”
Not everyone saw it as tone‑deaf. Some fans defended Blanco, arguing that he earned his success and can enjoy luxuries as he pleases. “Everyone hating on him because he’s rich and can afford $200 blueberries… go be as talented as him,” one supporter wrote. “Damn, I’m early and getting some fire blueberry content,” added another.
This defense often came with a reminder that the box was a PR gift—not necessarily a purchased indulgence. Still, that didn’t stop many from seeing the very act of displaying it publicly as insensitive, especially given widespread financial pressures.
Fans Express Concern for Selena Gomez: “Is This Who She’s Marrying?”
As the $200 blueberry controversy gained traction, the backlash didn’t stop with Benny Blanco alone—fans quickly began expressing concern for his fiancée, Selena Gomez. Some wondered if Blanco’s display of wealth and perceived disconnect from everyday life reflected deeper incompatibilities between the couple.
One viral comment summed up the sentiment: “Selena, blink twice if you need help.” Others chimed in with remarks like, “This is who she’s marrying?” and “Selena is so grounded and giving, this feels like the total opposite of her.”
The contrast between Gomez’s well-known charitable work and mental health advocacy and Blanco’s casual flex of luxury fruit didn’t sit right with some fans. As one commenter put it, “She’s out there building mental health apps and raising awareness for chronic illness, and he’s bragging about blueberries that cost more than a month’s rent in some places.”
Though many fans still support the couple, moments like these have sparked serious discussions about values, lifestyle, and public image. For some, it’s less about the blueberries and more about what they might symbolize.
Whether fair or not, the incident has clearly added fuel to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Selena Gomez’s highly public relationship.