Rising basketball star Angel Reese is making waves on and off the court! Not only is she having a stellar rookie season with the Chicago Sky, but she recently got a cool shoutout from a famous rapper.
Here’s the story:
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Rapper Likes Basketball Too! A rapper named Lakeyah released a new song with a line that mentions Angel Reese. The lyric says, “Rookie of the Year, I feel like Angel Reese.” This is a big deal because it shows how well Angel is playing and that people outside of basketball are noticing her talent.
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Angel Says Thanks! Angel saw the song and liked it! She went on a social media platform (like Twitter) and posted a short message to show her appreciation for Lakeyah’s support. Her message was simple: “i love me some @lakeyah” with a kiss emoji. Short, but sweet!
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More Than Just a Shoutout This isn’t the first time Lakeyah has shown love for Angel. Back in June, she called Angel a “Louisiana freak” (meaning someone cool from Louisiana) and a “10” (slang for someone who looks amazing) in another social media post. It seems these two powerful women are big fans of each other!
Why This Matters
There are a few reasons why this whole situation is interesting:
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Good for Angel! Getting recognized by a famous person is exciting, especially when it’s for your hard work and talent. This shoutout is sure to boost Angel’s confidence and help even more people learn about her amazing skills.
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Good for the WNBA! The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is a professional basketball league for women. When stars like Angel get attention from outside the sport, it helps bring more fans to the WNBA. This can lead to more people watching games, buying jerseys, and supporting the league as a whole.
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Music and Sports Together! It’s always cool to see connections between different parts of pop culture. In this case, a rapper shows appreciation for a basketball player, and fans of both get to enjoy the moment.
So What’s Next for Angel?
The WNBA season is still going on, and Angel is a strong contender for Rookie of the Year! She’s averaging a really good score (points) and rebounds (grabbing the ball) per game. With her talent and dedication, Angel is sure to have a bright future in the WNBA.
We’ll also have to see if there’s any more interaction between Angel and Lakeyah. Maybe Lakeyah will go to a Sky game to cheer Angel on, or maybe Angel will mention Lakeyah in an interview. One thing’s for sure, these two are a team to watch!
Bonus Fun Facts!
- Did you know Angel is from Louisiana, just like Lakeyah mentioned?
- There are lots of ways to follow Angel and the Chicago Sky online. You can find them on social media or check out the WNBA website.
