Draya Michele On Her Rebrand, Surgeries & Everything In Between! | Stepping Into The Shade Room
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Draya Michele is Stepping Into The Shade Room and keeping it real while sipping tequila and spilling tea! She’s opening up and sharing her experiences on “Basketball Wives,” business ventures, what it’s like to be “body goals,” the qualities that she’s looking for in her ideal partner, and more!
Location: Mirate in Los Angeles, CA
0:00 - Intro
4:59 - Being A Hustler
8:42 - Plastic Surgery Journey
15:50 - Trauma From Basketball Wives
24:00 - Dating / Relationship Status
27:45 - Celebrity Dating Game
31:14 - Being A Hot Mom
36:45 - The New ‘IT GIRLS’
39:14 - The Definition of ’H**ness Deleted ’
40:39 - Tequila Tasting Results
47:35 - Hot Tea Question
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I went to middle school with her at RJA, Reading Junior Academy in Pennsylvania and she was always a sweetheart. I remember when this girl was talking trash about me she said to me in the bathroom. “Raquel don’t pay no mind to them because they are just jealous of you because you are pretty, kind and have huge boobs.” Glad to see her doing well. ❤️🙏🏽
@LosAngelesLaura
10 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that would give me self esteem for life!
@annkelly6349
10 ай бұрын
What a sweet story ❤
@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302
10 ай бұрын
Awwwww that was so sweet.
@teshamiller6001
9 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@keke2200
9 ай бұрын
She was always dope I see 🤭😄
draya is the only one from basketball wives who took the platform and grew and moved on. those old ladies still on the show should take notes
@Gigi_Said_That
10 ай бұрын
I agree! Draya and the Mrs. Tami Roman
@mishawilliams4319
10 ай бұрын
@@Gigi_Said_ThatFACTS !
@CHELSEABuckhannon
9 ай бұрын
Exactly drama ain't doing shit 😂😂😂 at least the other ladies had sense too stay and get fame and a check 😂 drama u lil dummy😂
@TheFrugalSuperStarShow
9 ай бұрын
Shaunie & Tami…
@komealongwithkymm
9 ай бұрын
Facts!! And she still looks amazing. ❤
I understand Draya they were mean to you especially her first season. They were hating b/c she was so young, beautiful, snatched and living her best life. I was always team Draya ❤ I love that she said she couldn’t contribute to that stereotype
@Rockkin23
10 ай бұрын
Yall really don't know who Draya is, just what she programs herself to be.
@teneshabougard5881
10 ай бұрын
💯
@carlabrown6976
10 ай бұрын
Especially after we found out she got them hands too....yessss....beat the crap out that bully bish.....I was always team Draya too....we both light skin getting hated on by most....n both got them hands my friend....tag team it is....😂😂😮😮😊
@Butterfly1798
10 ай бұрын
She was mean too and is mean
@novalove4790
10 ай бұрын
They were mean to her and Royce
I understand why other women were so threatened by her ❤ she’s a boss ! Her aura is beautiful! She didn’t need reality tv
@Oir07
9 ай бұрын
Slept with everyone in the fkn industry 😂
@pamelacole1147
8 ай бұрын
I agree Drama is a Boss for sure🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
@lovewins8914
8 ай бұрын
She definitely has a beautiful aura about herself. Very poise and intelligent. Back when she was on basketball wives, they could not take the fact that this young beautiful woman did not allow them to bully her. They couldn’t wait for her to leave the show almost like Royce.
@charlesupshurbey1377
4 ай бұрын
Never seen her reality tv show because I never watched them. I agree with you because of this interview and from seeing her magazines like Smooth, King, etc.
Draya was, IS and WILL ALWAYS be THAT GIRL! She stays true to herself, she's a go getta! She's fun, humble, smart. And i feel she is not inspired by trends which makes her authentic.
@Oir07
8 ай бұрын
I hope she got her money because she’s been passed around. Nothing authentic about that.
@bjrnthebootybandit
4 ай бұрын
THAT HEAUX"
@Skynet2425
4 ай бұрын
She’s a predator
@RingsOM
4 ай бұрын
That girl for what? 😂😂 stop with this bullshit. You know what she did to her first son? A smart girl don’t do that type of shit.
@Laoriginal718
4 ай бұрын
@@Oir07the men that passed her around as passed around as well.
Draya is such a beautiful woman. I've always liked her. Her personality and aura we get is so REAL AND just normal. Your everyday girl. She truly hasn't changed in my eyes. She is doing so well for herself too. I'm happy for her
@mikem4481
4 ай бұрын
tf. shes a wtch. yall support anything.
@CHELSEABuckhannon
4 ай бұрын
😂😂😂No ma'am
@GoddessDimplesz
4 ай бұрын
@@CHELSEABuckhannon 🤷🏾♀️ okay girl 🤣
Thembi is an awesome interviewer. She’s good asking a question twice in different ways to make the person more willing to answer. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@20PinkPearls
10 ай бұрын
💖💖💖
Draya definitely has learned so much over the years. Explains her elevation and for that I’m proud of her.
She’s so articulate, she’s been that way since day 1 she has this special way of expressing herself, and it just draws you in. She says some ignorant things sometimes, but she’s been my fav since day 1 of bbwla love her ♥️
Draya is a gem. And she truly seem genuine and humble
I absolutely loveee Draya! It was nice getting to know her from where she was back in the day and to now see her elevation and maturity!! #RootinForYaGirl 🎉🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🎉
This was such a refreshing interview. Always liked Draya since BBW LA. Seeing her evolution over the years and her growth has been admiral to watch as a viewer. Love this for her.
@shaggyajao5685
10 ай бұрын
She was my favorite on bbw la! She the only reason why I watch the show!
@ashleyshim2078
6 ай бұрын
@shaggyajao5685 Same!!
I have always loved Draya when she hit the scene of Basketball Wives. But I'm so glad she got away from the negativity of that show because they were mean as f*** and haters! She didn't deserve that treatment at all. She's growing and glowing she is beautiful smart woman that will continue to be blessed and is a whole vibe!!! Period❤️✨
Omg I love Draya! I was so mad when she left the show but now knowing why… I’m happy for her to get a peace of mind and be free of the overly anxiety
Draya is cool but I love the interviewer. She is so much fun..her laugh is everything
@Starstruck212
8 ай бұрын
Yeah i agree. Yes we can see her growth then again realize she had been being watered since she stepped on the scene. Yet it’s the interviewer sort of beaming that light on Draya as well. Using her skills & at the end of it all they are working off of each other’s energies; therefore allowing viewers to actually SEE Draya, for who she’s is and really always been.
I’m proud of Draya! I haven’t watched the basketball wives show in a long time. And it’s great to see how much she has continued to grow since then. And I love that she chose her peace over what ever benefits there were doing that show.
Thembi is always on top of the questions. So classy and respectful! I can’t wait to see what else is in store for her! And also Great interview Draya!!!
@20PinkPearls
10 ай бұрын
💖💖💖
Draya has really matured. Happy for her. She was done so wrong on BBW. Wish her well.
Best answer was her saying she’s getting to know god and changing her life ❤️
I love this new Draya, something about her feels reinvented refreshingly new & so much fun to follow & watch on a daily ❤
I really enjoyed this interview. Also, always been a fan of Draya. Love to see how much she’s grown as a person 🩷
I don’t know why, but I’ve always liked Draya!!! Yay for this!!! 💜
She's left handed
Not into celebs as much anymore, but will always love/support Draya❤️An icon for sure
Always loved Draya and I’m happy to witness her glow up. Can’t wait to see her continued climb to her place of completion. ❤
*Not what I was expecting ~ this was a totally great interview, Ms. Thembi and Draya!* All the best Draya! 32:40 ~ Surprised you didn't have more slip-ups after all those shots! 💖💖💖
Love this episode, great interview and energy ❤️🫶🏽
Draya has always been a fav of mines! 🫶🏽🫶🏽 keep doing you and being you! #Motivational
Loveeeee Draya!! Thanks for poppin out !! We miss you !
She really changed her life and got classy I’m proud of her
@Shadow-user-pq3ik1wd5c
4 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂 How does one get classy. Some people are so ignorant and gullible😂😂😂😂
Very cool interview 👍🏾. Love to see the growth in Draya!
One of my faves, love you Draya. This was a good interview
I adore her. I enjoyed this. Especially that last part about doing multiple things and anything being possible. True hustler and so beautiful in & out ❤
Always rooting for Draya and so proud of her growth🌹
This interview was fun! Draya is true to herself and I’m all hear for it!Lol
I just know that Draya would be so cool to chill with and bounce ideas off of. I love her, I just want to be a friend and not a FAN friend a Real humble mature friendship. I love how she treat her kids. I lOVE the privacy when it comes to her relationship bc this will literally tear them apart in the media as shown in past. I love her style and lastly She don't do drama she stay focus And motivates this the type of ppl I want to be around. Good luck to you Draya!
she's speaking like a true mother..love..love Draya...even loving Step daughters....
The restaurant atmosphere is a vibe. Next time y’all should do food too!
What a great interview!! Great format, content and people! 🎉
Loved loved this interview. Most interviews of Draya depict her in a bad light 💡 and this interview was as refreshing as the tequila! The chemistry of you two ladies is awesome! Draya your growth and resilience is a testament of hard work, intelligence and Gods guidance. ❤🙏🏽 stay in prayer and I am always rooting for you 💪🏽 👏🏽👏🏽 #blessedtosuccess
@dynastd8002
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I feel like they did her dirty.
This interview was soooooooo dope omg I loved it!
This was a great interview love Draya ❤
Good interview..love her energy❤beautiful to see her growth.
Aww …. We love you @Draya ❤🎉❤🎉 she’s the only one I wish would come back to basketball wives. Would love to see her back on a TV show somewhere 😊🏆
This was ABSOLUTELY entertaining, very informative. This shined alot of light on Draya as she has grown & evolved in this industry. I love her mentality, her growth & her spirit. She's a beautiful young lady, both inside & out. Now I know for sure the women of BASKETBALL WIVES were mean to her because she was a threat. Beauty usually is. Keep being great Draya🫶🏽
I love the interviewer she was really nice & it seemed more like a friendly convo ❤
Yess my girl 😍 Been waiting on a new interview
Loved this interview! Great interview 💯
Great recording. Love it!
Thanks 🙏🏽 for the honesty about all the surgeries you have done ✅
Always Rooted for Draya from jump great interview great to see her yall was cute🤩
Draya knows her stuff Baddie Boss❤ she has never changed she has elevated and have grown she humble and genuine love her sense of humor lol 🙏🏾 love Thembi she fly too❤
I love Draya. Enjoyed this interview.
Love you, Miss Draya. Many blessings on your success. May it blossom and bloom. ❤❤❤ Great luck on the baby! Congrats!!!
Great interview draya is one sweetheart and the interviewer is awesome too with great personality two people with great personalities awesome and refreshing❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Awesome interview ❤
I RESPECT HER HONESTY WITH HER ON HER OWN PAST MANY WOMAN COULD NEVER SAY THOSE THINGS ABOUT THEMSELVES OUT LOUD
Love this interview! And you Ladies, Thembi & Draya look Lovvvvvelyyyyy! 🤎 🤎
great interview. love Draya❣️
I really liked this interview Draya seems super cool
This was a good interview.
Good interview! Draya seems down to earth.
This is an amazing interview.
Love your interview Thembi 💞
Great interview.
I love Dreyas honestly and she’s a beautiful person. Glad to say I get to talk to her regularly.
Loved the entire interview ✨🫶
I absolutely loveeeee draya! Always did. She's a whole vibe and keeps it all the way real. I just need one night in LA with her and her friends it would give me life!!
@peacelove7437
10 ай бұрын
You need a hobby. 😄
@keke2200
9 ай бұрын
@@peacelove7437 what the hell made you say that?!
@deejohnson3662
9 ай бұрын
😅
Draya was always my favorite and I was disappointed 😔 when she left BBW but she has evolved so much and I love to see it.
Good interview loving the background atmosphere
This was good ❤!
We, I ,and us. Salutes two Beautiful Queens, on their separate journeys in Life you are soooooo Adored. May you keep up,and keep going. Even when there is strife and adversity stay strong and Blessings. May your bright light stay on. ❤❤😊😊😊
I love her been wondering where she been... She is truly breathtaking
She was my fav from the beginning on Basketball Wives. Luv 💜
We loved you + you always held your ground well!
❤ the Shade Room on KZread. It should be on BET on a Saturday morning. That's the energy I'm feeling.
freaking love her ♥️♥️my fellow Aquariun sis yesss #Aquariusgang# feb 3rd 🎊🥳
Interviewer did an amazing job! First time watching.
I love draya so much more after this interview
Great Episode!
Great interview. Hey Draya….❤❤❤❤
I love Drayers personality ❤❤
Excellent interview!! Draya, baby girl so proud of you!!! Keep doing what your doing! #justagirlfromReading (I think it might be time you come out with your own tequila line …..girl you know your tequila)
@deejohnson3662
9 ай бұрын
Tequila my favorite also.😅
Draya please dont do nothing to your face! Im very proud of you for keeping your natural beauty
I love this jawn.
I love her ❤! I think she’s so cool and smart.. very down to earth
❤❤❤❤ love Draya from day one. She’s always been so true to who she is. I love that for her. My aqurius twin. 😊
I always loved Draya !!!! I’m from Allentown , she is definitely a woman I adored coming up !
I love how chill this interview was and "hope it wasn't an HR violation." LOL
It’s always DRAYA FA ME!! 😍🔥
I love draya💙 you always have my support🥂
Great interview ❤
My girl looks amazing❤❤😍😍
Love Draya she has been dissed over and over again and still rises like roses and the sun . Good for her ❤
Draya need her own show. I love her movies.
I'm so happy for Draya. She left BW and pursued an acting career. I saw a couple of her movies. She's a good actress. Keep up the good work Draya!
she’s so beautiful!! luv her. she’s 💯
Draya’s comments about colourism was interesting. She was accused of being a colourist for years! Her “Fine Ass Girls” brand only had biracial and light skinned women in the ads for a long time until she got called out. She also only used to move with light skinned women at her club appearances. She used to mess with Drake and Chris Brown back in the day. I see some growth in her but some of her comments should be taken with a grain of salt.
@newwave2705
10 ай бұрын
@Writtenbytruth I never said anything about her baby fathers, so pay attention. She likes dark skinned men and said so in this interview. It is possible and VERY common for someone to be colourist against women but not men. You must be a new Stan of hers because she used to get slammed often for only casting light skinned models. You clearly worship her and don’t want to accept the truth but google will tell you all you need to know about your Queen’s past.
@nahhhbruhhh
10 ай бұрын
@@newwave2705exactly a lot of colorist women love dark men lmao
@Butterfly1798
10 ай бұрын
Yes thank you! She’s just talking to talk! Not being truthful with everything
@BreezeMarc
9 ай бұрын
@@newwave2705 Thank you. I am shocked by the boot-licking and worship of this woman by so many black women. They behave as if Draya cured cancer. For them, all that is required for their admiration is that Draya possess the phenotype they covet. This is gross!
@30atwill91
6 ай бұрын
You do realize it’s ok for people to have preferences in skin tone without them being colorists or hateful toward darker skinned women right? Light skin women are beyond BEAUTIFUL, they’re the most beautiful women on Earth and it’s so sad how so many (not all) black women feel the need to dim their light as if that’s gonna make men ever like them any less, they’re gonna forever have our hearts and the more black women try to get rid of them or bully them, the MORE we like them because we see how insecure they make other girls feel (black and white), but a beautiful light skin woman doesn’t take anything away from a beautiful brown skinned woman, beauty is in the FACE, I’ve seen so many beautiful black women in my life and their skin tone never took away from their beauty, because beauty is in the FACE, not the skin tone, light skin women just happen to have very beautiful faces very often, because their fathers are usually handsome black men who had a baby with a pretty white woman, so that’s why they’re so beautiful and perfect, and brands want the best of the best to model their clothing, there’s nothing wrong with that, it’s HER brand that she invests HER money into, so she can have whoever she wants model her clothes, plus you don’t know how much she got bullied growing up by black girls for her beauty and skin tone, so her casting light skin girls is her way of encouraging them and letting them know they’re gorgeous because she understands how hard it is to grow up light skin and beautiful
I like this for Draya nice interview between black women ❤
I love Draya ❤