Former NBA player and current awesome dad Dwayne Wade has fired back at some Twitter trolls whose delicate sensibilities were apparently shaken by a 12-year-old’s fingernails.
Wade’s son Zion rocked some white acrylics in a Thanksgiving family photo:
That was all it took for some commenters to get worked up, and Wade responded that he supports all his family members with “pride, love & a smile.”
I’ve seen some post-thanksgiving hate on social about my family photo. Stupidity is apart of this world we live in—so i get it. But here’s the thing—I’ve been chosen to lead my family not y’all. So we will continue to be us and support each other with pride, love & a smile! ??
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) November 30, 2019
The photo also received plenty of praise, some of which Wade retweeted in support.
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One Twitter user wrote:
“Shout out D. Wade for setting the example of a Black father loving and accepting their children as they are. There’d be a lot less trauma in our community if more Black dads were like this.”
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Wade retweeted with the “100” emoji:
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) November 30, 2019
“As a parent,” he wrote in another response, “my only goal is that my kids feel that i see them, love them and support them.”
As a parent my only goal is that my kids feel that i see them , love them and support them. https://t.co/ZrJp9WFdbi
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) November 30, 2019
In April, Wade voiced public support of his son attending Miami Pride, sharing a photo of him with step-mom Gabrielle Union with the message, “We support each other with Pride!”:
“I’m very uneasy about accolades that come from supporting my kids or the negativity that comes from it,” he later said. “I’m doing what every parent has to do. Once you bring kids into this world, you become unselfish.”
“It’s my job to be their role model, to be their voice in my kids’ lives, to let them know you can conquer the world. So, go and be your amazing self and we’re going to sit back and just love you.”
Smith David
It must be awesome having progressive parents. I hope his son realizes how lucky he is to be in such a supporting environment.
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
“There’d be a lot less trauma in our community if more Black dads were like this.”
Truer words were never spoken. All Dads need to see his outstanding acceptance and love for his Son…
maleficent
WHAT????
“if more black dad’s were like this”…. you are a fu*cking idiot….. get off this site you azzhole…. I’ve called you a fool and an ignorant fool…. you are much worse that that….. go AWAY!!!!
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
maleficent:. You pathetic vile smcubag TROLL don’t deserve a reply, but one last time. That was a retweet from Dwade look above you disgusting abhorrent noxious troll piece of garbage.
Told ya many times end this twisted obsession with me. There’s no interest on my part. I’m not into beastility….
maleficent
PWWO… that rant left my azzhole nasty….. need you to lick it clean again…
Rex Huskey
wtf is happening here???
Goforit
maleficent is obviously off his meds and Queerty doesn’t care enough to ban his hateful as$.
Goforit
Wade and Union should be parents of the year.
Kangol2
Beautiful response from Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union. That child is very lucky to have them as parents. I wish all children had parents who were as loving and open.
rustyiam
Union sounds like a real nightmare to work with! It’s common knowledge in the industry what a b*tch she is!
Kangol2
And of course here you lurk with some negative statement, as usual about someone Black or non-white. Donald Drumpf, girl, is that you? Get yourself some help and pronto. You couldn’t wear Gabrielle Union’s maxipad even if you tried your hardest!