Angel Reese, queen of court AND clapbacks, just reminded the world that criticism has its perks.
After dropping an episode of her podcast Unapologetically Angel with special guest Kayla Nicole, former LSU star and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese found herself at the center of some intense online shade. But Reese, ever unbothered, responded in the most iconic way possible: with a cryptic (and kinda fabulous) post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Her message? “Hating pays too💅🏽.” Translation: Keep talking, you’re only adding to her bank account.
Angel Reese vs. The Comment Section
Now, let’s dive into why some folks are coming for her. The podcast in question had Reese and Nicole touching on a variety of topics, including, wait for it… Kayla’s past relationship with none other than NFL star Travis Kelce. Yeah, the same Kelce currently linked to the one and only Taylor Swift. You’d think this convo would be the tea—and it was—but not everyone sipped it smoothly.
Apparently, Reese telling Nicole she liked her with Kelce was “weird” and “unprofessional,” according to one very bold internet commenter. And if that wasn’t enough, another keyboard warrior swooped in with a critique so unnecessarily harsh, you almost have to laugh. They accused Reese of “two birds squawking” during the show, because apparently the podcast was more chirpy than chatty. But Angel? She just hit them with that nail-painting emoji because, seriously, who’s really winning here?
Podcast Gold or Feather Ruffling?
Honestly, watching these critics nitpick a casual podcast is like watching someone take offense at a fun game of pickup basketball. The whole point is to keep it light! And if you’re really bothered by the idea of liking someone’s past relationship, well, there are bigger issues at play, my friend. Reese’s approach to the Nicole-Kelce-Taylor Swift situation? All fun and no drama (or at least, none that she seems to care about).
Her response? Pure genius. Why? Because Reese knows exactly what she’s doing. The more they criticize, the more engagement she gets. And when you’ve built your empire on being unapologetic, a little “hating” is like free PR.
From the Hardwood to the Concert Stage—Angel Stays Winning
And it’s not just her podcast that’s making headlines. Reese also recounted a star-struck moment at an Usher concert in L.A., where she almost got dragged on stage to sing with the R&B legend. We repeat: almost.
“I love Usher,” she admitted, but she wasn’t about to let him feed her cherries or serenade into the mic. Nope, she chose the cool-as-ice route instead. It’s giving, “I’m not here for a duet, I’m here to vibe,” and honestly, we love that energy.
What’s Next for the Queen of Hoops and Comebacks?
After a rookie WNBA season that was as spicy as a tabasco-covered three-pointer (and yes, full of a few controversial fouls), Reese is taking her well-deserved offseason break, all while recovering from a wrist injury. But don’t expect her to go quiet anytime soon. Whether she’s podcasting, tweeting, or courtside at an Usher concert, Angel Reese is living proof that you can be both a baller and a boss.