Basketball Wives LA’s Draya Michele, “Girls are designed to disappoint you.”
26 year-old Draya Michele (real name: Andraya M. Howard) is new to the reality scene. She use to be known for magazines, allegedly dating Chris Brown last year, and a child endangerment arrest in early 2011 (she was accused of leaving her son at home without adequate food or care while she went out to party) . Fast forward to the present day, she’s landed a gig as a cast member on Basketball Wives LA. Since she is not a wife, ex-wife or current girlfriend of any basketball player, she is obviously on the show (or at least in my mind) to provide controversy and/or drama. Peep a few excerpts from her Vibe interview:
On what her actual job(s) is:
“I do everything. Anything and everything I can get my hands on out here in LA, I’m into it. I’m doing my acting, my modeling and starting a business–a million things.”
How she even got considered for the show:
“Basically, now I’m friends with a bunch of wives and I dated a basketball player before. I mean, it was nothing currently or anything like that. It was a couple years ago. No big deal.”
What to expect from the show:
“It’s a lot to look forward to, trust me. It’s nuts. Any situation that you put girls in, it’s going to be a mess. You will definitely see me doing my family thing, my mom thing and my work thing. Anything that is me is going to be on there. Of course, my son is an important part of my life, so I wouldn’t do anything that didn’t involve him. I didn’t leave anything uncovered.”
Her favorite basketball wives:
“I bounce back and forth between Tami and Evelyn. I like different things in each of them, so I bounce back and forth between them. I like them because [they’re feisty], but I have similarities that I see in Evelyn. I am little bit more reserved, and I don’t really like to snap on people and show that side. I don’t think it is really necessary for me to get all crazy, but I can. I definitely have that inside of me. All I need the right person to bring it out.”
Her friends:
“Close friends is a touchy [thing] for me. As far as models go, I like to keep most of them as associates. Girls are designed to disappoint you, so I am very careful and selective of who I call my friends. I don’t really want to shout anybody out as my friend, but I do have some. Everybody don’t hate me. I got a personality that if you know me, you will like me. It just comes off as a little bit cold at first, but eventually I can warm up to anybody if I want to.”
Her fashion sense:
“I basically I like to mix cheap and expensive together, and it works for me. I believe as long as I have on a good shoe, I can wear anything and it looks right. If you are confident in your own skin, you can wear a plastic bag and it is going to look cute. [I love] anything from Urban Outfitters to Neiman Marcus and anything in between. You can catch me in every store from Saks to Forever 21. I am pretty basic. I don’t like to wear a lot of makeup, but I do like to wear bronzer. If my bronzer is out, I have to run and go get another one. I am also an eyelash girl! I don’t get the strips; I like the individual lashes. That’s something that I can’t live without. Some eyelashes, bronzer and lipgloss goes a long way with me.”
Interesting. So do you love her or hate her so far?
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I like Draya. I think she is who she say she is. Feisty, young and those old coons are jealous, and judgmental. Who in there right mind calls someone worthless? I bet all of them have skeletons in their closets. They better be careful, it’s bound to come out and U can’t wait. I also see why Evelyn and Jennifer should have whooped Gloria’s ass now!!! If my sister picked a fight that’s her fight not mine. Family is family but family should mind their own business.
good 4 u draya, i like u. ur the reason why i watch this tacky ass show. i only look at attractive women not at all those ugly bunch of man-looking ass bitches on the show. at least draya/malaysia r the only 2 cuties by far. say what u have 3 say girl never cry nor run, kick these ugly ass bitches 2 the curve.
Draya is the best, all those old woman are jealous of her. I think Malaysia is cool also… So keep up the good work Draya and Malaysia.
Draya, Malaysia and Tanya are cool, haven’t seen a whole lot from Kimsha…the others should be called “Old Hags of La”!!!…BTW, Gloria is NO Shaunie!
I thought the same thing about Gloria acting like a Shaunie O.,which she is not.She’s tryng to be the sensable one.Miss Piggy(her sister Laura)REALLY she has to see someelse to get over having all them kids and no man.Only two are married.These women get engaged for 8 or 9 years,and still don’t know they won’t get married,Hilarious!!!!.All they do is bicker,what contructive things are they doing.They are sooooooooooo ghetto.
>BOOP<
The old chic that has had 16 weddings please get you a stylist your hair is busted and disgusted all that money and you can’t put a few tracks in your head.
Dang, I’m glad to know I’m not the only one that felt that one. She blows all that money on weddings, she could have gottena Wig!!
I love Draya to, she is pretty and very attractive. I don’t think she needs to be walking proving anything to everybody. Because like she said how much proving does she need to do before people stop judging her for her past. Who walks with proof in there bags of police reports, papers about your kid was not taken away from you and all. Dray live your life girl, aint nobody gonna live it but yourself. You are pretty, don’t let anybody tell you other wise. There always going to be haters or spectators that don’t agree with your past actions or what you do. But do you live your life girl.
First of all who does Jackie think she is with her big-headed ugly ass. Don”t you know in the sight of god only the first marriage count. You better enjoy whist you’re on earth cause this is not eternal. Imani u need a life look at yourself your fiancee left you and got married to a convicted felon your should ask yourself whats wrong cause you are a nonfactor who is jealous of Draya. Laura you said u have a degree in psychology, then put it to work and see what Makes Gilbert Arenas so stupid. Gloria you need to stop thinking you’re same age as these old bags and try to make your relationship with this goon look good on camera cause what i’m seeing look forced to me. Malaysia what you hear through the grapevine leave it there don’t go spilling your guts to anyone or else i guarantee you you would end up putting your foot in your mouth one day. Kimsha seems to walk away from it all good move sister. Tanya you are an educated woman (even though your husband mess up) you did the right thing by leaving these trash talking women to banter among themselves you simply did not fit in to begin with. Continue doing what you’re doing cause you’re a strong black woman. You don’t need need this show to get in the spotlight you’re already there. you look great and you put yourself together like a lady and that’s what count. To all the haters like Jackie, Imani, Laura and Gloria get a life and leave Draya alone, she is a beautiful lady with nice body who has a past like everyone of you on that show so stop hating and let Draya show the whole lot of you how to get in shape and love yourself more.
Amen to that Donna!!
Double amen everbody has a past they really look like haters
i somewhat agree with all you said except i like jackie, i feel sorry for draya….girrrrl
it is obvious that money can’t buy happiness, or good looks, cause Draya and Malaysia are the only decent looking ones on the show…The rest of the so called women look like Linebackers with makeup, and hair weaves….but on the real, i feel sorry for most of the women…they just seem so miserable, and unhappy…
Draya needs to leave the show. Regardless of her past she is still human. We are made to make mistakes so why not embrace her and guide her instead you guys condemn her. Or could it be that she is a threat? Black women come on… We spend so much time on childish things. We need to stick together and dominate the world and show people that black women can get along. Put the drama to the side and become real role models for our daughters and granddaughters because at the rate the girls are growing up now we are losing.
I like Draya, everyone makes mistake, them old azz ladies act like they don’t have any skeletons in their closet. Draya shouldn’t want to be in their silly circle anywayz, they’re boring what do they do besided bash Draya, They need to get lives.
i started out likin draya but when i find out she left her 7yr old son home alone. i jus didnt care for her anymore its females like her give us young black womens bad names i love my son he is my world no man no video no nothin come before him she is a very sad n sick person n dey need to kick her off da show its like she dont even give a damn about her son da countys did rite by takin him from n i hope n pray she never get him back NOW DATS HOW I FEEL ABOUT HER SMFH……
Draya is young and if she made some mistake in her past she is human. i do believe the other ladies are threaten by her beauty. now i feel that draya do love her son and as for the other women they just want to pick on this young lady.
I like Draya. I think she is the most down to earth out of the whole cast! For some reason Gloria is trying to compete against Doug Cristy’s wife to be the Shaunie of L.A. Neither one of them fits the bill. The Cristy’s had a show for a short time, but there are only so many wedding people want to watch before they say, I might as well watch Bridezilla. Gloria asks like she was never a “jump off” as she is always trying to label someone else a groupie. She still isn’t married!! Her dude beat that azz on the last season of basketball wives!! I can’t stand her Fake azz. Let’s not even talk about the Cunt of a sister of her’s Laura!! She trying to look down on Draya, didn’t she sleep with Shaunie’s man!! That’s probably why she is storing boxing of S#!t in the other girls house!! What’s that about? Draya and Maylasia seem to be the only ones that are doing something. And can someone please tell me why Laura is acting like she put a beat down on somebody when she was the one that got that Azz wupped!! Talking about she wasn’t ready!! How you not gonna be ready when you are the one that struck first. Malaysia put a Beat Down on you, and would have reached for your chicken head sister Gloria too!! LOL. And as OLD as you women are, why do you feel the need to get someone’s approval to talk to the other ladies. Think for yourselves. P.S~Draya, can you please practice some lines with Gloria because that trick couldn’t act her way out of a paperbag!! ROTF
I think Draya is awesome. I know females that have done way more simple-minded things than what Draya has in her history. I feel like most of the show is centered around Draya. She minus well be the main character and she’s not even a BBW. Seriously, for any one of them to be looking down on her is ridiculous when they all, including Jackie, have troubled pasts. Its the past. I really don’t understand why they were being so fake with her. If you don’t like her then don’t invite her any where. Don’t pretend like you care that she’s around or even look her way. Tell her to her face the same ish you say behind her back. I wonder what she’s thinking as she’s watching the show. I can’t wait for the reunion. I hope she goes in on them.
Keep up the GOOD work Draya and let the Haters HATE.
Donna you expressed exactly how I feel about those ole jealous heffas. Draya is much more classy than all of them with the exception of Tanya & Malaysa. They’re a bunch of bullies and always pick on the smallers more physically fit girls. Laura just needs to pair up with someone of her own size.
idk if i like draya,….shes a hoe 4 shoe….lego..swag….hahaha..
ms draya, don’t let them older ladys make you feel less then…your a wonderful person in the eyes of god…he that have no sin throw the first stone…keep doing you girl!!!!!!
You people are crazy as hell…. Draya left her seven year old son at home while she ran out and did whatever she wanted. He called the cops himself. These older ladys hate on her cause she dumb as hell.Yes she is beautiful but you guys are saying because she is beautiful she can be a dead beat mom.REALLY? I never blog but I needed to tell you guys how damn stupid you sound. How do u think her son feels about her naked ass all over the place. I feel bad for him and he should be taken away from her. Somebody needs to pray for this generation!!!!!!
That sound reallllllyyy crazy yeah she made a mistakes ..bt Shytd who don’t/ don’t nobody really kno her including me ..so I think u wrong abt that and den basketball wife is jus haters half ov dem bitches on dere don’t even got a man so how is they on the show talkin abt her ..and home girl ducked shaw let’s get on that so I’m behind draya 100% fuck them haters they jus mad cause they not on ur level
I just saw the show for the first time tonight and really had a laugh. Draya is a SUPER hottie. Period, nothing else needs to be said. Those old, fat ladies are jealous and it shows. I watched the show because Draya was interesting, and as a fellow dancer (yes, I am a stripper) I’m kind of rooting her on. Too many people make it seem as though dancing is a bad thing. I’m also a single parent of one son, so I can relate to Draya. She doing what she need to do to support her son. On another note,as a parent, you cannot leave your 7 year old home alone. That is out of line, and completely unacceptable, no matter how beautiful and charming one is; and she is BOTH. She does not deserve to be otracized, but she definitely needs to own up to her mistake,because that is part of her punishment. You gotta face those demons before you can move on,and honestly, before other people will let you move on and begin to respect you.
These women are so damn insecure and jealous. Its amazing how ppl always try to put a spot light on other ppls dirty laundry. But what if wefound out some of the skeletons they have hidden in their badly built insecure ass closets. Grow the fuck up and realize there are beautiful women everywhere if your man wants to cheat your raggedy asses can’t stop him. Keep your head up Draya. Screw those wanta be perfect bitches.
Imani,Gloria,Jackie,Laura,why don,t you all goe somewhere and sit your stink assas down plz. Lv Draya alone, she will get it together and Jackie do something with your hair, and Imani you look like a hot mess
listen draya you dont have to explain anything to anyone who are they to judge they are not god he is the only person that can judge you.if you made a mistake so be it if its corected wth is it any of your business.to the ladies wtf were you doing before you got with these ballers,were you worthless,so why make her feel bad for a mistake.ladies you are full of yourself,and malaysia dont be phony keep it real rewind the tapes you owe draya an apology.jackie stop over reacting if you were gonna help draya as a women and freind you shouldnt brought that up on tv.laura you slept with shaq,lol.all of you have skeletons in your closet.WITHOUT YOUR MEN WHO ARE YOU…….
Listen 1st of all i really wish that these replies get to these messy old want to be classy wm that has men with names want to make themselves a FACTOR but is not. Draya baby dnt let these old mishievous hoe get to u. yes they r jealous and also hating. Grl u dnt owe them anything they dnt tell u all thier business so u jus tell them the hell with them n mind their own business, i really hate to c u get double triple quatriple by these want to bes. tell them to kiss ur ass. And as for Lauara with her home reckor ass tell her ill kick her ass for u. Stay strong DRAYA love u chic.
She still looks like a fish to me when she talks and she’s a bad mom. NO I STILL DON’T LIKE HER!!!
Somebody really needs to beat laura fat ass! That hoe so full of drama it ain’t even funny. How did she just take over. First of all the skank is not a damn bball wife. These women really need a clue. And I’m so confused about who the fuck jackie is, . One minute she is a mature adult and the next minute she on google tryin to get in someones business. I think they are all jealous of Draya . I can’t see any othr reason for the way they constantly target her.
Jackie comes of as a bipolar woman. One minute she wants ti wring Draya’s neck, the next she wants to be her friend. Draya please don’t do Jackie’s dirty work in her fight with Laura. let the two of them battle it out in a cage and laugh your head of. One other comment, Imani you thought that white man was going to pay your fat , black gold-digging ass any attention you better go find a nine to five job to support your ugly ass you’re not beautiful enough inside or out to be anybody’s trophy wife. Get a job your time is up and the goose that’s laying your golden eggs would soon stop producing.
It’s scary to read about how many fans a “fame monster” has in sacrifice of every parents number one responsibility. It just goes to show you how many people really know what’s important in this life. The party, money and good time doesn’t last forever… Draya should be ashamed of her “mistakes” and try to show that’s she’s learned from them by being a mother first.
This show is way too messy. That’s why we as women can’t get ahead in life, trying to knock down that next woman who look like she’s content with her life! H-A-T-E-R-S!!! Especially JACKIE CHRISTIE! THE MATRIARCH OF THE DRAMA & S**T STARTING….
By the way, you go Draya
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