Cristina Mackey, the singer and fitness influencer once linked to Rick Ross, is making waves online again this time over her no-frills protein hack. A clip reposted on X by @Raindropsmedia1 on January 20, 2026, has racked up about 1.45 million views, 4.6K likes, and hundreds of reposts and replies. The post’s caption reads:
“Rick Ross’s favorite ex-girlfriend, Singer Cristina Mackey who’s really into fitness says she eats raw tuna straight out of the can to help maintain her physique.”
A tweet from X.
In the 47-second video, Mackey appears fresh from a workout in athletic gear, standing in a casual kitchen setup. She talks about her morning eggs likely simple boiled ones before grabbing a can of tuna. Using a fork, she digs right in, no prep needed.
“Tuna, no oil. No water. 32G @mackeybody,”
she notes in her original Instagram post from around January 14, 2026, adding,
“(I do love the $8 tuna in oil w/ oregano seasoning every now and then as a treat) Day 14/365.”
It’s all about that quick 32 grams of protein to fuel her post-gym recovery.
The “raw tuna” tag in the repost lit up the comments section. Users debated everything from the gross-out factor to whether it’s even safe, with some calling it
“cat food vibes”
and others defending it as peak dedication.
Mackey isn’t just known for her six-month romance with Rick Ross, which wrapped in March 2024. She’s a certified trainer and founder of Mackey Body, an app and program zeroed in on glute-building and full-body workouts. Her content pushes discipline and real-talk routines, like these plain protein grabs. Ties to a big name like Ross? That amps up the shares in U.S. celeb circles, turning personal habits into trending topics though her fitness grind stands on its own.
Here’s the deal: Canned tuna isn’t raw. It’s commercially cooked and sterilized during canning, sealed in hermetically tight containers and heat-processed to kill bacteria and prevent spoilage, per federal regs. Mackey’s routine involves standard plain tuna not fresh sushi-grade stuff that needs special handling. The “raw” label? That’s from the repost’s wording, not her. She keeps it simple: straight from the can for efficiency.
In American gym culture, canned tuna is a go-to for a reason. A typical 3-ounce serving packs 20-30 grams of lean protein with low calories around 100-120 per can making it an easy, budget-friendly option for muscle maintenance. Research backs this: Simple protein sources like tuna can support recovery after workouts, as outlined in the International Society of Sports Nutrition’s position on protein and exercise. Mackey pairs it with eggs for a balanced hit.
On the flip side, FDA and EPA guidelines suggest moderating intake due to mercury stick to 2-3 servings a week for most adults, favoring light tuna over albacore. No scare tactics here; it’s just smart moderation.
