The former “Masters Girl” is on to a new career path.
Aaliyah Kikumoto, the former Texas Tech cheerleader who went viral during the iconic golf tournament in 2023, announced she is now a Miami Dolphins cheerleader.
“Still feels surreal getting to say… I AM A MIAMI DOLPHINS CHEERLEADER🧡🩵A HUGE thank you to @kashgarrett @alison_brooke @em_ehrl for believing in me and giving me this opportunity!,” Kikumoto wrote in a caption of her Instagram post Tuesday.
“I can’t wait to see what this next chapter brings and to represent this organization both on and off the field,” she added. “This is seriously a dream come true. I’m so grateful for everyone who has supported me along the way and for the opportunity to continue doing what I love the most.”
In becoming a part of the NFL, Kikumoto follows in her mom’s footsteps.
AJ Kikumoto, is a model and a former Denver Nuggets dancer.
Kikumoto also gave a behind-the-scenes look into her journey with the Dolphins cheerleaders, sharing her final solo dance on Instagram on Friday.
Kikumoto first came to fame due to some lucky camera work as the broadcast caught her behind Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka at the 16th tee box at Augusta National three years ago.
The clip became viral on TikTok with a user writing, “Somehow I feel in love with someone I only saw for 15 seconds.”
“Thts me,” Kikumoto commented with a laughing crying emoji.
The Denver native also responded to the 15-second viral video in a photo on her Instagram page.
“Thank you Ho. 16 #themastersgirls,” she wrote.
Shortly after, Kikumoto was introduced as a model for BSX Media, was an ambassador for Celsius Energy Drink and promoted the Princess Polly clothing brand, along with other NIL deals.
In 2024, Kikumoto returned to the Masters with her family, but there were some obstacles when it came to having another viral moment at the tournament.
She was flying from school in Lubbock, Texas, but missed her flight to Augusta due to flight delays and Kikumoto’s luggage was lost.
She was still on the grounds of Augusta National by Saturday.
