Bronny James Receiving Backlash For Showing Up To The Prom With A White Girl
The talk of the town recently has been about Bronny James’ prom date. Over the weekend, LeBron James’ kid went to his senior prom and was well covered by the media.
Bronny James Receiving Backlash For Showing Up To The Prom With A White Girl
A lot of basketball fans have started to speculate about the female, James was spotted with after pictures of his prom date went viral on social media. The same lady who was his date in his junior year, Peyton Gelfuso, was the teenage basketball star’s date to his prom.
She is White!
Bronny James faces nasty comments on social media over prom datehttps://t.co/4nn4gzm2vH
Ha, Black and White Dems don’t approve of mixed race couples. Dems are now and have always been the party of racism.— James Jones (@TheRevAlvin) May 24, 2023
While the majority of people would reply, “…and?” Many people who would probably consider themselves to be on the “tolerant left” were furious that Bronny wouldn’t have brought a date who was of the same race as him to the dance.
Which, no matter how you look at it, is an outrageously racist statement.
Looks like #BRONNYJAMES is wearing a Chrome Hearts suit. Y'all ever see their prices? Also, The Elder Statesman is a CH's store. They're only in business 4 the MEGA WEALTHY! LeBron James' son Bronny faces abuse for taking a white girl to prom https://t.co/yryz0WT8ye @MailOnline
— Kimberly K. Clark W. K.K.W.) (@GingerhairGrnEy) May 24, 2023
Take a look at what some commenters had to say, per The Daily Mail.
“Shameful. Love yourself and your culture.”
‘I wish he chose a black queen,’ someone wrote, which teed up another person who added, “Bronny you can do better than that. Come on. Not a good look.’
‘Just not feeling the snow bunny,’ wrote yet another person. That comment had a reply that read, ‘Bronny loves playing in the snow.’
‘If it ain’t snowing, he ain’t going,’ said another.
Why does this STILL matter in 2022.
Get over the fact that he is with a girl outside his race. #Relationships shouldn't be about status, money, race, looks, etc… it should be about the how each person makes the other feel / respect / support… This is most don't get.— The Diary Of A Social Gal (Stephanie Dolce) (@AxTheEx) May 19, 2022
According to the New York Post, the Sierra Canyon High School graduate wore a black Chrome Hearts suit and Dior shoes for the evening. As James headed to what may have been his final prom, several pictures of him posing with his mother, Savannah, and Gelfuso appeared online.
LeBron James at prom in 1987 vs Bronny James at prom in 2023 😳🤯
The King and his glorious prince are the most dapper prom goers in NBA history. 👑🔥 pic.twitter.com/GLV5o0RqOw
— Suspect Sports (@suspect_sports) May 24, 2023
“Well he is following in the footsteps of many other athletes with the white chick on his arm,” Instagram user wrote.
“Don’t get finessed young king stay away champ!!!!!!” added.
“She secured the bag,” another said responded.
@kiedabordeaux wrote: “They swear they applying pressure stepping out with the bunnies.”
https://twitter.com/mikediddy87/status/1661384154288730114?s=20
James and Gelfuso, however, earned compliments for their stylish attire in between the critical remarks.
Under his expensive suit jacket, which sported the brand’s distinguishing cross patterns, the 6-foot-3 guard decided to go bare-chested.
Bronny James in Chrome Hearts for Prom 2023 pic.twitter.com/SXLJRTPU70
— Bronupdates (@Bronupdates) May 21, 2023
It’s hardly surprising that Peyton has gained attention given that Bronny James is one of the most anticipated basketball prospects. She has a lot of Instagram followers, so she is accustomed to it.
FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE-
A Massive Brawl Broke Out Near Stadium After Yankees’ Huge Walk-off Win Vs Orioles