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Back in 2015, Twitter threads weren’t widely popular, but that changed when A’Ziah King, known to her fans as Zara, unleashed a 148-tweet saga that began with “Y’all wanna hear a story about why me and this b*tch fell out?” This narrative detailed a (mostly) true adventure involving a road trip to a Florida strip club that culminated in a shootout. If the opening tweet doesn’t grab your attention, trust me when I say it’s definitely worth your time. (You can check out an archived version of the Twitter thread on Imgur.)
Describing the virality of this thread is an understatement, as viral tweets weren’t a common phenomenon at that time. The thread quickly became known as #TheStory, and by November of that year, King shared her experiences in a revealing interview with Rolling Stone. Fast forward six years, and “Zara” has made its debut as the first-ever film inspired by a series of tweets, with A’Ziah King serving as an executive producer.
The story is an emotional whirlwind filled with cash, intimacy, sex workers, pimps, financial struggles, mental health challenges, sex trafficking, and even murder. As King noted in her interview with Rolling Stone, “I made people who probably wouldn’t want to hear a sex trafficking story want to be a part of it,” adding that it was all about entertainment.
King’s Twitter portrayal of the events is raw, unapologetic, and utterly addictive—like a train wreck you can’t look away from. The tale kicks off with her meeting Jessica Rae Swiatkowski at a Hooters, where they bond over their shared experiences. After exchanging numbers, Jessica texts the next day, “Bitch Lets go to Florida,” and King eagerly agrees. But soon, she learns that Jessica’s so-called roommate is actually her pimp, leading to a series of complications throughout the trip.
And trust me, this is just scratching the surface. The 148-tweet thread is packed with chaotic moments. While I won’t spoil the juiciest bits, be prepared for some intense themes that may resonate with anyone who has faced sexual violence or abuse. If you enjoy a scandalous tale, grab your favorite cocktail and dive in.
Despite the wild nature of the Twitter thread, it’s noteworthy that A’Ziah King has been recognized as the creator of this story and was actively involved in its adaptation. Director Janicza Bravo and writer Jeremy O’Harris prioritized keeping her text as the guiding influence for their decisions. In fact, every time a direct quote from King’s thread appears in the film, a Twitter whistle sound effect plays, serving as a tribute to her original work. Bravo emphasized the importance of honoring King and her source material.
King expressed her desire for accurate representation, stating, “We already have a lot of misrepresentation when it comes to sex work. It’s either a bit too glamorized or a bit too dehumanized. So I think that keeping it accurate to my actual experience was the most necessary thing…I wanted it to be a proper representation for just Black women in general—for sex workers, for Black sex workers.”
Currently, King is actively promoting “Zara” and her book “The Story,” which recounts her original Twitter thread. Living in Atlanta, Georgia, she is the mother of two girls and describes herself as a writer, artist, songwriter, and philanthropist on Instagram.
Looking ahead, King shared her aspirations with Time Magazine, saying, “I am willing to continue on this career path. I mean, I have the content. I have the talent…so I’m hoping that I continue writing in some way.”
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