Angel Reese upset by social media trolls during Iowa vs South Carolina game
Being Angel Reese is not an easy feat. Even though Reese is one of the most well-known female collegiate basketball players of this decade, she has faced internet hate and taunting as her popularity has grown over the past year. Due to her Black identity, Reese has received death threats and racist statements on social media, which has been extremely difficult for the 21-year-old to deal with while she attempts to concentrate on her impending WNBA career.
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Even though Reese was not participating in the NCAA championship game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday, the criticism of her persisted. Reese had to take a break to admit that she was once again the subject of controversy as she got into a debate about the way the game was refereed. Reese was a top player for LSU.
How did Angel Reese put it?
i’ve typed up so many things and just hit delete about 6 times already 😭😭😭 https://t.co/UvJ8BbuGNL
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) April 7, 2024
In terms of provocative X postings, Reese didn’t seem to be trying to stir up trouble when she retweeted WNBA player Natasha Cloud’s tweet challenging the refereeing standards for the Cleveland championship game. Reese only stated that she had “hit delete about six times” on her own post, which had discussed Iowa’s substantial first-half free-throw edge.
The racism and hate on my TL rn from having a tweet exchange with Angel is crazy.
This young black queen truly wears a crown that most of yall couldn’t even lift. 🫡
— Natasha Cloud (@T_Cloud4) April 7, 2024
i’m sorry i brought that to your page😭😭 welcome to my world! https://t.co/kAhPMQJJAu
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) April 7, 2024
Many people insulted Reese, calling her a “loser,” in a post that garnered 687 replies and over 1,000 retweets. Cloud claimed that as a result of the tweet exchange, “racism and hate” started to appear on Reese’s page. The guard for the Phoenix Mercury acknowledged Reese’s bravery and fortitude in speaking out against the hate, stating that she “wears a crown that most of y’all couldn’t even lift.”
Natasha receives a warm welcome from Angel into her “world”
Reese responded to Cloud’s tweet in a sympathetic and humorous way, expressing that she was sorry for bringing hate to Cloud’s X feed and sarcastically “welcomed” Cloud to her world, where she often has to deal with abuse and insults.
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Since she led LSU to a national title in 2023, Reese has become a highly divisive figure. Many have criticized both her attitude and her behavior off the court, despite the fact that she has done nothing unlawful. Few can dispute her talent and skill, though, and as she advances in her basketball career, she hopes the WNBA will offer a more welcoming environment.
