Case Study: From Couple Goals to Courtroom Chaos- The Justin & Kora Story

They danced. They vlogged. They conquered social media—until it all came crashing down.

In this case study, we dive deep into the unraveling of Justin Dean and Kora Obidi’s highly publicized marriage. Once hailed as #couplegoals, their relationship quickly shifted from family content to custody battles, livestream rants, and cultural clashes that played out in real time for millions to see.

Was it a love story turned sour, or a cautionary tale of mixing marriage with monetization? We explore the intersection of fame, identity, emotional labor, and the unseen tensions behind intercultural relationships in the digital age.

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