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Dancing for the Devil subject Miranda Derrick hits back at the 'one-sided' Netflix documentary that claimed she's in a TikTok cult: 'I am not a victim'

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Social media star Miranda Derrick has hit back at Netflix documentary Dancing for the Devil, after it suggested that she is in a TikTok cult.

Derrick, 27, called the documentary 'one-sided' and assured her fans that she is 'not a victim' in a statement made to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday. 

She denied claims that she's under the control of the 7M organization and its founder, Robert Shinn, who's also a pastor at the Shekinah Church, which she attends.

'I am not a victim, I am not in any harm, I am not being abused,' she wrote, adding, 'No one likes to be portrayed as brainwashed/not in control of her own life/shell of herself/ human trafficked daughter/ sister when that just isn't the truth.'

She also stated she does not condone abuse in any way, seemingly in reference to the sexual assault accusations made against Shinn in the documentary. 

Social media star Miranda Derrick, 27, has hit back at Netflix documentary Dancing for the Devil, after it suggested that she is in a TikTok cult

Social media star Miranda Derrick, 27, has hit back at Netflix documentary Dancing for the Devil, after it suggested that she is in a TikTok cult

Shinn, 7M Films and the Shekinah Church have denied the allegations made against them. 

The popular influencer first shared a quick clip thanking everyone for their support, before posting two text slides where she stated she could not address everything due to 'pending litigation.' 

The explosive new Netflix docuseries sheds light on the group of prominent TikTok dancers who are believed to be trapped in a cult.

Back in 2022, Derrick's parents posted a harrowing video in which they claimed that they hadn't spoken to their daughter in over a year and that she was being held against her will by a church that was masquerading as a management firm.

They explained that the popular internet star had joined forces with a company called 7M Films in the hopes of becoming a famous dancer in January 2021 - but that they later found out the management firm had ties to a Christian sect run by controversial pastor Shinn.

But Miranda says she simply asked her family for space so she could adjust to her new life after dedicating herself to Jesus Christ in 2020, something she says they have not honored.

In the clip she shared on Tuesday, Miranda says: 'Thank you so much to everybody who's been supportive during this time,' before explaining she can't go into 'too much detail' because of 'legal purposes.'

She then states: 'I just wanted to add my side of the story a little bit.'

Derrick called the documentary 'one-sided' and claimed she is 'not a victim' in a statement made to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday

Derrick called the documentary 'one-sided' and claimed she is 'not a victim' in a statement made to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday

'I am not a victim, I am not in any harm, I am not being abused,' she wrote, adding, 'No one likes to be portrayed as brainwashed/not in control of her own life/shell of herself/ human trafficked daughter/ sister when that just isn't the truth'

'I am not a victim, I am not in any harm, I am not being abused,' she wrote, adding, 'No one likes to be portrayed as brainwashed/not in control of her own life/shell of herself/ human trafficked daughter/ sister when that just isn't the truth' 

In her statement she denied claims that she's under the control of 7M Films and its founder, Robert Shinn, who's also a pastor at her church

In her statement she denied claims that she's under the control of 7M Films and its founder, Robert Shinn, who's also a pastor at her church

She also stated she does not condone abuse in any way, seemingly in reference to the sexual assault accusations made against Shinn in the documentary

She also stated she does not condone abuse in any way, seemingly in reference to the sexual assault accusations made against Shinn in the documentary

In her first text slides she writes: 'Hey everyone, just wanted to hop on here and say that I have seen the documentary. I want to start by saying that I appreciate the concern that has been expressed for my well-being.'

She continues: 'Due to pending litigation, in which I am a plaintiff in a defamation lawsuit, it’s not appropriate for me to comment on specific allegations. Though I will state that I do not condone abuse in anyway.'

'I cannot speak for anyone else, but myself.'

She then addresses the divide between her and her parents and sister Melanie: 'I love my Mom, Dad, and Melanie, and they will forever be a part of my life. The truth is, we just don’t see eye to eye at this time.'

'I believe that this documentary is a one-sided story. I gave my life to Jesus Christ in 2020 and asked my family for some space and the very beginning to collect my thoughts and process my new walk I wanted to take with God.'

Before joining 7M and Shekinah, Miranda and her sister Melanie Wilking had garnered an online following as The Wilking Sisters. Miranda now claims she only started her own social media account because her sister logged her out of their joint account. 

'I also told my sister that I wanted to continue, our wilkingsisters social media page. She logged me out of our account and when I asked for access back, she denied my request. So I had no other choice, but to start my own account and pursue my own career. I still have yet to receive access into our account. '

Miranda then hit back at her family for not honoring her requests for space. 

The explosive new docuseries sheds light on the group of prominent TikTok dancers who are believed to be trapped in a cult

The explosive new docuseries sheds light on the group of prominent TikTok dancers who are believed to be trapped in a cult

Back in 2022, Derrick's parents and sister posted a harrowing video in which they claimed that they hadn't spoken to their daughter in over a year and that she was being held against her will by a church that was masquerading as a management firm

Back in 2022, Derrick's parents and sister posted a harrowing video in which they claimed that they hadn't spoken to their daughter in over a year and that she was being held against her will by a church that was masquerading as a management firm 

'My family didn’t honor the space I asked for and I saw a different side of them I’ve never seen before. Honestly, it made me mad, frustrated and annoyed that they were being so overbearing and chaotic.'

'In 2020 I went to Michigan to visit my family for Christmas. My Papa was taken to the hospital due to medical issues. We got a phone call saying that he had a short time before he would pass.'

'Melanie and I drove to the hospital to say our last goodbyes. Before we went into the hospital to do so, I started to pray for our Papa in the car and Melanie got offended, angry with me and told me to stop and never pray around her. Our Papa passed away that day.'

In the next slide she continues to discuss the deteriorating relationship between her and her family, admitting she felt like she was being 'harassed' by them, and that they viewed her going to church twice a week as being in a 'cult.'

She also explained that she missed her grandfather's funeral on her own accord, after the documentary suggested that 7M was involved in not allowing her to attend. 

'Fast forward about a month and a half, Melanie and I are in LA and we're about to head back to Michigan for our Papa's funeral. I was at a place with my family where I felt like I was being harassed.'

'My parents and sister are not religious. They immediately called me going to church twice a week a "cult."'

'I felt that if I went back for the funeral they would try to keep me there and not let me come back to LA. So I told my family that I would not be going to Michigan and that I wanted to move in and begin my life with James,' she went on, referring to her now-husband James Derrick.

Both Miranda and her now-husband James Derrick have previously responded to the allegations. James argued in his own posts that her family doesn't like him because he's a 'black man from Compton'; The pair seen in 2022

Both Miranda and her now-husband James Derrick have previously responded to the allegations. James argued in his own posts that her family doesn't like him because he's a 'black man from Compton'; The pair seen in 2022

'To keep it simple, I did not want to be around them at that time because I felt threatened by them.'

She says they later made some progress in their relationship, but now because of the documentary the family bonds have started to deteriorate once again.

'This documentary has created a further challenge between us as I work to overcome this public attack.'

She went on to state that though she wished her family circumstances had remained 'private', she feels she has 'no other choice but to defend myself.'

'I can't convince anyone to believe anything. I am just a woman trying to live my life,' Miranda wrote, adding, 'I've never asked my family or anyone else to "help" me in any way. Respectfully, what I choose to do with my life is up to me.'

She wrapped up the statement writing, 'As I take time to process and reflect on this situation, I would appreciate your continued support.'

Both Miranda and her now-husband James Derrick have previously responded to the allegations. James argued in his own posts that the family doesn't like him because he's a 'black man from Compton' who is divorced with a son, had no car and was living in a rented room.

He credited 7M with leading to his own personal success and insisted that it's not a church but a 'secular for-profit company run by people who have faith in God.'

The three-part show, entitled Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult, is lifting the lid on what really goes on in 7M Films, as a slew of former members have shared their harrowing stories.

Shinn (pictured) 7M Films and the Shekinah Church have denied the allegations made against them in the documentary

Shinn (pictured) 7M Films and the Shekinah Church have denied the allegations made against them in the documentary 

It details some of the 'diabolical tactics' used by organizations like 7M 'to exert control over people' - as well as the 'lengths families will go to keep their loved ones safe.'

Pastor Robert has been sued in the past by former member Lydia Chung, who in 2009 claimed that he had taken her from her family, brainwashed her, and defrauded her out of almost $4 million.

A judge ruled in his favor in May 2011, but Lydia remains insistent that he was running something sinister.

'This is a cult,' she told The Daily Beast in 2022. 'This totally ruins people. You hear about the people who went to Vietnam - going through such a trauma, many people cannot function as a normal human being - this is what it does.'

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