A’ja Wilson, the reigning queen of WNBA courts and low-key Instagram MVP, just scored a major endorsement – not for her jump shot, but her playlist. British singer and Grammy winner Ella Mai, also known as Jayson Tatum’s significant other, showered Wilson’s music taste with high praise on Instagram, calling it “immaculate.”
The comment came on Wilson’s latest photo carousel, which featured a medley of her offseason shenanigans. Sandwiched between adorable snaps of her dog Deuce and her carefree vibes, Wilson slyly included a shot of Ella Mai’s latest track, “One of These,” from her freshly dropped three-track project. Mai, clearly flattered, couldn’t resist chiming in with her approval.
Wilson captioned the post, “one of them onez ✨,” leaving fans to wonder if she was hyping Ella Mai, her beloved dog, or just the unbothered offseason energy. Either way, the comment section erupted into a chaotic mix of music stans and dog enthusiasts.
Wilson Gets Candid About Annoying MVP Expectations
While her Instagram is a serene haven of immaculate taste and good vibes, Wilson is no stranger to real-life pressure. Speaking on the Roommates Show podcast with NBA star Jalen Brunson, Wilson admitted that being at the top of the WNBA food chain comes with its own set of headaches.
“It’s annoying having to revalidate your superstar status,” she confessed. “Like, can I just exist without proving I’m still that girl every season?”
Wilson, who clinched the unanimous MVP title this year (because duh, who else?), revealed that the early part of the season was particularly grueling. “By game 10, I was like, ‘I’m not arguing with fans, I’m not playing games with doubters. The time is now. You can criticize all you want, but I’m doing things my way.’”
And boy, did she deliver. Wilson turned in one of the most historic seasons of her career, but alas, even superheroes have their Kryptonite. Despite her Herculean efforts, the Las Vegas Aces fell short of securing a three-peat.
The WNBA’s Glow-Up Year
Wilson also touched on the league’s explosive growth, describing it as a leap rather than a crawl. “It wasn’t just steady progress. It was like, ‘Okay, women’s basketball has arrived.’”
Her observations come at a time when the WNBA has seen skyrocketing interest, fueled by record-breaking performances, compelling storylines, and, of course, the off-court antics that keep fans glued to their feeds.
A’ja’s Playlist for Life
As for Ella Mai’s endorsement of Wilson’s music taste? It’s just another feather in the cap for the WNBA star. Between dropping MVP-level performances on the court and curating fire playlists off it, Wilson continues to remind everyone why she’s one of them onez.
Let’s face it: Wilson’s energy is the blueprint, and if her music taste is anything like her game, it’s probably untouchable. Ella Mai said it best—immaculate.
