Draya Michele and Jalen Green celebrated the impending arrival of their baby girl this past weekend. Surrounded by close family and friends, the expectant parents-to-be lit up the room dressed in matching red ensembles.
Last month, Draya sent shockwave through social media when she revealed that she was pregnant with her third child.
She wrote, “Happy #InternationalWomensDay ! As women, we navigate through so much, often leading us to question, “What is my purpose?” For me, the magic lies in motherhood and the awe-inspiring ability to bring life into this world over the span of two decades. It’s my superpower. And if anything can surpass the wonder of being a woman, it’s the privilege of bringing another woman into existence.”
She added, “We are overjoyed to share our love for you, little girl. I’m am excited to speak words to the daughter I never thought I’d have. We are anxious about your arrival, but take your time — this world can be tough. But know you are being brought into a space of love, security, and adornment. ”
While she didn’t explicitly mention the father of her impending bundle of joy, internet detectives quickly pieced together the puzzle, deducing Jalen as the expectant father.
Many fans rejoiced at the news, others couldn’t help but focus on the notable age gap between the couple—Draya at 39 and Jalen at 22.
Social media became a battleground of opinions, with critics decrying the situation as “disgusting” and accusing Draya of taking advantage of Jalen’s youth.
One fan wrote, ”Draya Michele is absolutely disgusting for getting pregnant by a man the same age as her son.”
In the face of backlash, Draya took to Instagram, sharing a poignant quote that seemed to address the storm of criticism. The message emphasized the importance of staying true to oneself and not allowing others’ judgments to dim one’s shine.
Draya Michele is already mom to two sons, Kniko Howard, 22 years old, from a previous relationship, and Jru Scandrick, 8, whom she shares with her ex-fiancé, retired NFL player Orlando Scandrick.
