Angel Reese has had the rumor mill buzzing once again. A recent image allegedly showing Reese hanging out with rapper G Herbo was quick to grab fans’ attention. But that’s not the full story. The WNBA rookie addressed it in the first episode of her podcast, Unapologetic Reese with cousin Maya.

While some argued it might not have been Reese in the photo, she confirmed it was indeed her in the Cybertruck with the rapper. However, she clarified that they weren’t alone and definitely not dating. Due to her height, Reese sat in the front seat which didn’t have tinted glasses, while her friends sat in the back with tinted glasses protecting them from unwanted attention.

Speaking about her relationship with G Herbo, Reese explained that they are just close friends. The two often meet up or chat on the phone, and that was just another day. “It wasn’t even no like flirting or anything it was straight off like ‘I got you sis’. Like making sure that you straight cuz I’m new to the city like making sure I was good,” Reese said.

A Chicago native

G Herbo or Herbert Randall Wright III was born in 1995 in Chicago. Hailing from the South Side of Chicago, he signed with the Chicago-based record label Machine Entertainment Group in 2011, soon after dropping out of school at age 16. It took him 3 more years before he rose to fame in 2014 with the release of his mixtape Welcome to Fazoland, which paid homage to a friend who had passed away. 

He soon came to be known for basing his music on challenging situations he witnessed and experienced, addressing mental health, as well as growing in Drill- a style of music that originated in Chicago. Ballin’ Like I’m Kobe, PTSD, and Survivor’s Remorse have been some of the popular hits from the 28-year-old. 

Moreover, he has been a huge supporter of Chicago Sky — often attending their games — and black women in the WNBA as a whole. ” if I could support anybody in any way, I would,” he said when asked about his vocalization for the same.

So it was only natural the rookie found a friend in him. “I can literally call like anytime. Like ‘I need this in the city, where should I go?’ or if I need anything because he’s from Chicago,” Angel Reese reveals.

What caused the uproar among the fans?

 The reason it became such a big deal on social media was due to the rapper’s relationship with his girlfriend, Taina Williams. Despite G Herbo buying two ultra-luxe cars for Taina, rumors suggest the two are no longer together. The two also welcomed their first child in 2020.

While there isn’t much clarity on whether they’re still a couple, Reese has made her stance clear. Speaking of! The Sky rookie also touched on her love life. Further fueling dating rumors with NBA star Jalen Duren, Reese admitted that she has dated basketball players, but the demanding schedules have been an issue for her. Is that a hint for the fans? 

“We love our J’s 🤭😫,” Reese had commented on her former teammate Kysre Gondrezick’s IG post, where Gondrezick poked fun at rumors of her dating Jalen Brown. It seems Reese is either starting to let the cat out of the bag or simply teasing her fans.

Stay tuned for more such updates and join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show” as our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger.