Draya Michele & Jalen Green Address Their 17-Year Age Gap

Draya Michele and Jalen Green are still going strong, despite what the haters have to say.

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Draya and Jalen Open Up About Their Relationship

TMZ spotted Draya Michele and Jalen Green in West Hollywood, California taking a stroll with their newborn daughter. As previously reported by The Shade Room, the parents welcomed their baby girl on Mother’s Day (May 12).

While speaking with the outlet, the pair expressed that they are completely unfazed by the continued negative comments about their 17-year age gap. For context, Draya is 39-years-old, while the Houston Rockets basketball player is 22-years-old.

When asked about public opinions regarding their relationship, Draya mentioned that they both try to avoid the internet. However Jalen responded by saying, “We also don’t care.”

Draya continued, expressing her confusion about why her relationship with Jalen would be a concern to anyone.

“I don’t know what people’s problem is. Two adults being in love. I don’t know why that would rub people the wrong way, it’s kinda weird. Love is love at the end day,” Draya stated.

Social Media Reacts To Draya & Jalen

Whew! The Roomies promptly reacted to Draya’s statement in The Shade Room comment section. Many social media users pointed out that their age gap was apparent in the clip.

Instagram user @industrystndrd wrote, “She pushing the stroller, carrying the bag, and he’s walking next to her struggling just to keep his pants up. Yeah, looks like 2 “adults” to me.”

Instagram user @k.ellygg wrote, “You can tell he’s not mature. She got a baby bag & stroller & he’s hands free? I can’t make this up. That’s what you get when u have a child by a child.”

Then Instagram user @itschoppacity wrote, “His whole demeanor and the way he moves screams little boy lol.”

While Instagram user @akinasiah wrote, “It’s giving mother and son.”

Instagram user @tynicolle wrote, “They both grown yes, it’s just weird she’d be attracted to someone her sons age that’s all.”

Another Instagram user @bossladykitty wrote, “Question is… if he wasn’t in the NBA would you have went for him?

Finally, Instagram user @paradiseparis wrote, “Draya know she’s too old for him and she act like it’s normal and it ain’t.

Jalen & Draya Get Tatted

Chile! Jalen and Draya recently had social media in a tizzy after they showed off their matching tattoos. The complementary ink was a clear indication that their relationship is real.

On Father’s Day, (June 16), the ‘Basketball Wives’ alum uploaded a photo on Instagram of her recent baby bump. In the picture, Draya’s hand is placed on her stomach, while her fingers make half of a heart. Jalen’s hand is also featured in the photo, completing Draya’s heart. Draya simply captioned the flick, ‘Happy Father’s Day.’