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Draya Michele Calls Critics ‘Ageist’ and Compares Them to Homophobes

Her response followed a viral Whistle quiz session that drew online claims of a “mother-son” dynamic in her 17-year age-gap romance.

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Overview

  • Draya Michele labeled comments about her 17-year age gap with 23-year-old NBA guard Jalen Green “ageist” in a July TikTok reply
  • The rebuttal targeted creator Boujeebrownskin’s critique of a Whistle couples quiz as resembling a “mother-son” relationship
  • Boujeebrownskin argued that societal double standards would brand a similar dynamic as pedophilia if the older partner were male
  • The couple began dating in August 2023 and welcomed their first child in May 2024, often sharing playful banter on social media
  • Despite sustained public scrutiny, Michele and Green remain focused on their family life and routinely deflect negative commentary