Brooklyn rapper Dreamdoll has gone viral after chipping one of her porcelain teeth in an ill-fated attempt to open a jar of Vicks VapoRub with her mouth.
The incident, which occurred around March 21, quickly spread across social media after clips surfaced showing the Love & Hip Hop: New York alum — whose real name is Tabatha Robinson — biting down on the lid of the classic blue-capped ointment jar. Despite applying significant force, the jar remained sealed, leaving a teeth mark on the container and fracturing her veneer.
Dreamdoll addressed the mishap directly in comments under the viral reposts. “I don’t know what I was thinking,” she wrote. “Opening a Vicks jar with my teeth, my porcelain teeth? But I did. And it’s okay.”
She followed up with a clarification: “Y’ALL GOT ME MESSED UP | AIN’T LOSE MY WHOLE TOOTH, CHIPPED IT TRYNA OPEN VICKS VAPORUB,” stressing that only a chip occurred and the tooth was not lost.
The footage was amplified by major accounts including Daily Loud, which posted, “Dreamdoll shattered her tooth trying to open Vicks VapoRub 👀,”. Social media users reacted with a mix of disbelief and humor, with one popular comment joking that “the jar got a higher body count than most rappers.” Others took a lighter view, noting that the chipped tooth “adds a little character” or “makes them look more natural.”
The story has circulated rapidly on Instagram Reels, X, Threads and YouTube Shorts over the past 48 hours.
Dreamdoll, known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: New York and her music career, took the viral moment in stride, clapping back at some roasts while laughing it off. The absurdity of the “hold my beer” style attempt—porcelain veneers versus an unyielding twist-off lid—struck a chord online, turning a simple household frustration into a relatable, if painful, meme.
Dentists have long cautioned against using teeth as tools for opening jars or bottles, particularly when porcelain veneers or caps are involved, as the pressure can easily cause fractures or cracks requiring professional repair.
