Gabrielle Union Defends Family Following "My Girls" Photo Backlash

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The Wades don't tolerate hate of any kind.

Proud parents Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union will walk to the ends of the earth for their children. They often share photos of their happy blended family, and while it seems to be done in an effort to give fans a peek into their home life, the Wades have recently been met with criticism. Earlier this year, the family shared photos of themselves, sans a few members, at the Miami Beach Gay Pride parade. At the time, Dwyane wrote of his 12-year-old son, "Zion had his own cheering section today. Wish I was there to see you smile kid!"

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There were some who thought the pre-teen's inclusion in the parade was inappropriate, but Gabrielle later shared that she attended her first Pride event with her mother when she was eight. On Tuesday, the criticism continued for the close-knit family after Dwyane posted a photo of Gabrielle, Zion, and the couple's 11-month-old daughter Kaavia with the caption, "My Girls." He included red and black hearts.

The image was quickly circulated on social media and people made assumptions as to what Dwyane was suggesting. After a Twitter user shared the photo and asked their followers what they thought of the Wades, Gabrielle stepped in to speak her piece. "Looks like love to me. I truly hope that everyone gets the love, support and hugs they deserve," she wrote. "Also Kaav ain't with the dumb sh*t. Peace & Blessings good people."

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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