University of Mississippi student Mary Kate Cornett has been making waves on social media after shocking allegations surfaced claiming she had an affair with her boyfriend’s father. The rumors exploded on X (formerly Twitter), where users quickly spread the story. Adding to the buzz, a meme cryptocurrency token was reportedly created in her name.
The Story Behind the Allegations of Mary kate cornett
According to online sources, Cornett had finished her exams early and went on vacation. During that time, she attended a basketball game with her boyfriend Evan’s younger sister, while Evan’s father accompanied them. After the game, Cornett and Evan’s father reportedly went out for drinks, which is where things allegedly took a dramatic turn.
A widely circulated Snapchat message suggested that this was the beginning of their rumored affair. The message read: “They went to like dinner and drinks and was like buying her drinks and stuff and then they like got with each other or something. And then, um, that was like the 1st time.”
Although the claims remain unverified, social media users speculated that the man involved was Erik Solis, a private banker. While his LinkedIn profile has since been deleted, screenshots indicate he was a University of Texas graduate and previously worked at Comerica Bank.
How Evan and His Family Reacted
Reports suggest that Evan was devastated upon discovering the alleged affair. However, despite the controversy, he and Cornett have reportedly not broken up. Additionally, sources claim that Evan’s mother was aware of the situation but chose not to divorce her husband—though this decision was allegedly influenced by his history of infidelity rather than just the rumors about Cornett.
A portion of the Snapchat message read: “But the mom knows, but she’s not getting divorced fully because of Mary Kate, but because the dad is like cheated on her before, like multiple times. So that’s like, why? But so bad.”
The Internet’s Reaction: Memes, Crypto, and ‘Ole Miss’ Trending
As the scandal gained traction, “Ole Miss” began trending online, bringing national attention to the University of Mississippi.
One X user, @DuragRebel, shared a screenshot of a newly launched meme coin inspired by the scandal. Meme coins are cryptocurrencies based on viral moments in pop culture, and reports indicate that the ‘Mary Kate Cornett’ (MKC) token, trading on the Solana blockchain, skyrocketed in value on February 25.
Final Thoughts: The Internet Never Forgets
While the details of this scandal remain unverified, the internet has already turned it into a viral moment. As with most online controversies, the buzz will likely fade—but for now, Mary Kate Cornett’s name remains firmly in the spotlight.