Angel Reese continues to dominate the spotlight, cementing her reputation as both a basketball star and cultural influencer. Even during the WNBA offseason, the Chicago Sky forward keeps fans and critics buzzing, particularly with her bold fashion choices and unapologetic attitude. Reese recently made waves with a daring New Year’s Eve ensemble that quickly went viral online.
While her confidence was praised by some, the revealing outfit drew a storm of negative comments on social media. The backlash led the 22-year-old to deactivate her Instagram account, which remains dormant as of this writing.
Undeterred, Reese turned to Snapchat to clap back at her critics and deliver a powerful message of self-assurance. Using Lil Baby’s album WHAM for inspiration, she shared a series of posts featuring glamorous close-ups of her new Rose Basketball Club Unrivaled uniform drop, all while addressing the negativity she constantly faces.
“Hating pays too,” Reese quipped in one of her posts, leaning into the duality of her public persona—a lightning rod for both adoration and criticism. Her unapologetic attitude was on full display as she balanced self-empowerment with sharp retorts aimed at her detractors.
Reese also took to X (formerly Twitter) to reshare a video collaboration with Lil Baby, in which she reflected on her journey and the defining moments that shaped her career. She candidly discussed her background and the pressure she faced during LSU’s national championship win against Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
The game catapulted her into the national spotlight, particularly after her viral “you can’t see me” gesture, which divided opinions but undeniably cemented her as a household name.
“I’ve learned to embrace who I am,” Reese said in the video. “It’s not about pleasing everyone. It’s about staying true to myself, on and off the court.”
Her ability to leverage both love and hate has turned her into a marketing powerhouse. Reese recently garnered attention for her high-fashion photoshoot in Dubai, where she posed in luxury attire—on a camel, no less. The photoshoot perfectly encapsulated her ability to blend sports stardom with cultural influence.
At just 22 years old, Reese has mastered the art of balancing the spotlight, building her brand around her unapologetic nature.
Whether she’s on the court dazzling fans with her talent or off the court silencing critics with style and confidence, Angel Reese proves time and again that she’s a force to be reckoned with—and she’s just getting started.
