Draya Michele and her much younger NBA boyfriend, Jalen Green, caused quite a scene on the streets during a loud argument.
The couple, whose relationship has been under scrutiny due to their 17-year age difference since it became public, was seen outside The Manor hotel in SoHo early Friday morning. What should have been an elegant evening at designer Mer Alas’ annual New York Fashion Week party escalated into an emotional scene marked by raised voices and tense postures, with bystanders recording the incident.
Footage acquired by the Daily Mail captured the tense moment as they exited the Seventy One Gin party around 2:00 a.m. Draya, 40, was seen rushing towards Jalen, 23, who seemed to taunt her in the middle of the sidewalk. The former Basketball Wives star looked visibly upset, while Jalen remained confrontational.
Two friends tried to intervene, urging them to tone things down, with one saying: “Stop, stop, stop… everybody’s going to get into trouble. Everybody, forgive each other!” Despite their efforts, the drama continued as the four made their way down the street.
Draya, a mother of three and accustomed to being in the spotlight, was dressed all in black, consisting of a sheer pair of leggings, a fitted top, and stiletto heels that exuded her commanding presence. Jalen mirrored her choice in black leather pants and a simple tee, although his demeanor didn’t convey the same poise.
Onlookers gasped as Draya lunged toward him, and social media quickly filled with reactions. Some users criticized the “babysitter jokes” aimed at Draya regarding their age gap, while others disapproved of Jalen’s behavior in such a public setting during a prestigious event.
Fans are now left wondering if this is an indication of underlying issues in their relationship or simply a messy moment from NYFW that will soon be forgotten. Either way, the chatter has already begun.
