The drama between TikTok influencers Halley Kate Mcgookin and Sophia La Corte has been simmering since late 2023, and as of September 2024, it’s still serving fresh tea.
For anyone living under a rock — or, like, gasp, those without TikTok — here’s the lowdown.
In December 2023, a rumor hit a Reddit page dedicated to NYC-based influencers (where Halley Kate, and Sophia are both pretty big names).
The gossip? Sophia was allegedly spotted snuggled up with none other than Reed Williams, aka Halley’s recent ex, theygossip.com reports.
Cue the chaos. Halley wasted no time posting a TikTok (now deleted, RIP to the evidence) where she vented in some serious cryptic language about being betrayed by a friend who started seeing her ex.
Fast forward to January 2024, Sophia hit back in a major way, dropping a podcast episode with Brad Mondo. And the shade was real.
The episode started with Sophia deep-diving into what it means to be a “girl’s girl,” basically throwing out thinly veiled jabs at Halley, claiming that she’s the kind of woman who would never “stab her friends in the back” or “drag a woman online.”
Since then, TikTok has been ablaze with speculation, theories, and subtle shade thrown between the two, with fans dissecting every post, every comment, and every glance.
Is this influencer beef? It’s giving major drama vibes, and Gen Z is here for it.
All The Things Halley Reveald About Sophia
She has said a lot of things!!
Halley decided to speak out again because she couldn’t stand seeing fake stories circulate and drag her name through the mud. She wasn’t going to let anyone twist the narrative, especially since the situation has already hurt her on so many levels.
Halley and Sophia Were Well Aquantinced
Sophia La Corte might be sticking to her story that she and Halley Kate Mcgookin were basically strangers, but Halley’s not letting that narrative slide.
On September 1, Halley dropped a bombshell TikTok to set the record straight, claiming they were way closer than Sophia’s letting on.
In Halley’s words: “Sophia and I have hung out in both influencer and non-influencer settings.”
She spilled, adding even more tea: “We even went on a three-day-long brand trip to Houston together where we went out to the bar every single night … We know each other, whether you want to call us friends or not, doesn’t matter.”
Oof—sounds like there’s some serious history here, despite Sophia’s claims otherwise.
Oh, and Halley was in the background of one of Sophia’s TikTok videos, and according to Mcgookin, La Corte was pretending not to know how to pronounce her name.
As Halley put it she never claimed Sophie to be one of her close friends or even asked her to be loyal to her!
The DMs Were Revealed
Just eight days after Halley had broken up with Reed, Sophia slid into his DMs, and Halley’s got the receipts to prove it.
She shared a screenshot of the convo, where Sophia starts with a simple “hi” before hitting Reed with, “When is our first date?” — a bold move as Reed put it.
The plot thickens, and it’s seriously messy. Halley Kate dropped another bombshell in her TikTok, revealing that she and Sophia actually ran into each other at an influencer event the night before Sophia went on her date with Reed.
Yup, you read that right. According to Halley, Sophia had already locked in her plans with Reed but still approached her at the event, saying how much she “loved her” and “missed her,” and they even hung out together that night.
What makes things worse is that Halley actually had dinner with Sophia, where she pretended to care about her. They even went out for drinks together at a bar, all while Sophia knew she had a date with her ex the following day.
In Halley’s words: “The whole time she was doing this, she knew that in 24 hours she was going on a date with my ex-boyfriend who I was absolutely heartbroken over.” The audacity is real.
Regrets, Moving On, and No Forgiveness
The drama didn’t let up after Sophia and Reed’s date. The very next day, influencer drama channels were buzzing, and fans were flocking to Halley’s TikTok comments, begging for more details.
Halley initially responded by posting a video breaking down the whole situation, but just 24 hours later, she pulled it down.
She wished she opted for a bit more privacy and regrets bringing all of this up only just because she felt like she owed her fans an explanation about what was going on.
“While everything I said was valid, at the end of the day, it didn’t need to be online. I wish I didn’t bring it online,” Mcgookin said.
With that said she is done with all the drama and wants everyone to heal and move on from all of this.
Sophia La Corte’s Side Of The Story
Sophia La Corte’s drama began when she went on a date with Reed Williams, Halley Kate’s ex. After their date, Halley reached out to Sophia for the first time, questioning if she had really been with her ex.
Despite this awkward encounter, Sophia wasn’t concerned as she and Halley had never been close.
However, Halley’s subsequent viral video accused Sophia of betrayal and cheating, painting her as disloyal despite their minimal relationship.
The situation escalated with Sophia facing significant online hate and backlash. Halley’s claims about drinks and a bag from a work event were proven false, adding to the drama.
Despite the turmoil, Sophia and Reed eventually realized they weren’t compatible.
Halley later reconciled with Reed, and while she received support from her followers, she reflected on the negative impact of the drama and the need for authenticity online.
