Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade’s Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

Children should not become the targets of people’s hate just because they wear something others might not like. Unfortunately, some internet users are like a dog with a bone—they won’t let go because they have a need to share their angry comments with the world and don’t care who gets hurt in the process.

Internet haters criticized NBA star Dwyane Wade and his actress wife Gabrielle Union-Wade’s 12-year-old son Zion for wearing a crop top and fake nails in the family’s Thanksgiving photo.

As a papa-bear should, Dwyane stepped in to defend his son, hit back at the internet trolls, and exclaimed that the entire family will continue to “support each other with pride, love, and a smile.”

This family photo of Dwyane Wade, his wife Gabrielle, his son Zion, and daughter Kaavia James enraged some internet users

Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade's Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

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Some trolls criticized Dwyane’s son Zion for wearing a crop top and fake nails

Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade's Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

Dwyane couldn’t stay silent and hit back at the critics on Twitter

Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade's Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

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Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade's Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

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Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade's Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

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Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade's Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

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The internet hate began to flow when Zion’s stepmom, Gabrielle, posted a Thanksgiving photo of the whole family, including Zion’s baby sister Kaavia James. Some of the critics attacked Zion, while others had a go at Gabrielle, criticizing her role as a stepmother.

Basketball player Dwyane called out the internet trolls for their “stupidity” and “hate,” pointing out that he is the head of his family, not them.

The family is very supportive of one another

Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade's Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

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Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade's Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

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In an interview with Variety, Dwyane talked about supporting his son and about how Zion attended a pride parade in Miami last spring.

“I think as a family, we should support each other. That’s our job. And my job as a father is to facilitate their lives and to support them and be behind them in whatever they want to do,” basketball star Dwyane told Variety.

“I’m asked a question about my kids a lot from a sports perspective. I think people expect you to parent each kid the same. They are all different, and I have to get to know them and where they are. I have to say to most parents, get to know your kids. Don’t put your wants and needs on them.”

Other internet users rushed to Dwyane and his son’s defense

Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade's Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

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Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade's Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

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Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade's Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

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Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade's Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

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Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade's Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

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Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade's Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

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Jo Choto 4 years ago

How ignorant and small-minded do you have to be to put down a kid because they don't fit with your pathetic (and often religious) gender/sexual norms... based on nothing more than a shirt and some nails? Thank goodness for that loving dad.

49points

Night Owl 4 years ago (edited)

I agree. I find it sad how many people don't have anything else to do than criticizing other people's lives like that. They should really get some help and learn that people are different and like different things (something that most preschoolers already know) and learn to accept that. Hat's off to Zion for being himself and to his dad for supporting him

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Foxxy 4 years ago (edited)

The people who are disgusted and offended are the ones with a problem, no one else. Zion wearing a crop top or long nails does not effect anyone else’s life and has parents already, he doesn’t need the whole world deciding what’s best for him. He is obviously comfortable in himself to look and how he acts with amazing supportive parents. My 5yo son has a pink lunchbox that he was excited about because of the dog picture but kids have laughed at it so now he wants a different lunch box. Why ruin something that isn’t hurting anyone.

23points

Bonita 4 years ago

My son has long hair and is obsessed with glitter! He won't cut his hair. Who am I to mess with that strong sense of identity. I completely believe he should find and discover himself. People are absolutely beautiful when true and confident in themselves. One should absolutely encourage and support any person who is honest with themselves.

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Pseudo Puppy 4 years ago

Food for thought: Interesting to note how freaked out people are at a male showing an inch of skin.... yet as a society, dressing little girls in mini skirts, yoga pants, crop tops, short-shorts, & 'makeup' (flavoured, tinted lip gloss isn't targeted towards boys) is 100% ok. Even in 2019, sexualisation of *girls* ok, but a any kind of self-decoration, or an inch of skin on a boy is soooooo shocking. Double-standards much?

8points

Spikey Bunny 4 years ago

Excellent point @Pseudo Pyppy!

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Jo Choto 4 years ago

49points

Night Owl 4 years ago (edited)

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Foxxy 4 years ago (edited)

23points

Bonita 4 years ago

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Pseudo Puppy 4 years ago

8points

Internet Trolls Attack Dwyane Wade’s Son For Wearing A Crop Top And Fake Nails, He Steps In To Defend Him

This family photo of Dwyane Wade, his wife Gabrielle, his son Zion, and daughter Kaavia James enraged some internet users

Some trolls criticized Dwyane’s son Zion for wearing a crop top and fake nails

Dwyane couldn’t stay silent and hit back at the critics on Twitter

The family is very supportive of one another

Other internet users rushed to Dwyane and his son’s defense

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