NBA fans are calling out and looking down on LeBron James for his recent interaction with a popular singer called Rihanna. As most of us should be aware, King James has transformed into a celebrity due to his incredible impact on the game of basketball. He has been the face of the NBA for two decades now and is still performing at an impressive level.
Perhaps, that is why LeBron is on good terms and in contact with celebrities like Rihanna. However, one could argue that he behaved out of character the last time he met her. Although we already know that LeBron and Rihanna have a bond, one must wonder if his recent actions really crossed the line. Since this happened outside the NBA, fans may not have heard about what happened.
With that being said, let us take a closer look at what the Los Angeles Lakers star did and how fans are reacting to this unexpected news.
What did LeBron James do to Rihanna?
This is quite a controversial interaction that fans are conflicted about. To those who do not know, Rihanna is now pregnant and is expecting her second child with another singer called ASAP Rocky. They are one of many power couple singers in the United States.
Although LeBron and his wife Savannah can also be considered a power couple, one should certainly wonder how she felt after finding out that LeBron caressed Rihanna’s pregnant stomach when he met her recently.
All LeBron did was rub Rihanna’s stomach and the internet has erupted 💀😭 pic.twitter.com/YAeBx11Jjt
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) June 22, 2023
But why he do it like that
— HBA (@HBAcrypto) June 22, 2023
While one could argue that this was a harmless interaction, several people felt that King James took things too far and that Rihanna was clearly uncomfortable with this unexpected amount of familiarity, “Yea he’s too comfortable. Nasty behavior. She was uncomfortable.” After all, no one really knows exactly how close she is with LeBron and whether she actually wanted him to do what he did.
Yea he’s too comfortable. Nasty behavior. She was uncomfortable.
— ANP8 (@ARnp824) June 22, 2023
Perhaps fans are too quick to slander the King and throw out unfair accusations against him. It is completely possible that he just respects the value of bringing life into this world. We also have no way of knowing whether he asked her for permission or other aspects of their interaction.
That’s just not something you do if it’s not your child.
— Stedo (@Disco_Chicken88) June 22, 2023
love how Rihanna embraced the belly touch by Bron accepting the moment. Then looked the complete opposite way and looked at another person in the room pretending to not acknowledge how Bron just broke the internet and not make eye contact LOL she was NERVOUS.. Bron knows he could
— Brandon Hsiao (@yaboybdon) June 22, 2023
In any case, LeBron has seen his own wife pregnant multiple times. Fans can claim that he shouldn’t have made Rihanna uncomfortable. However, they are claiming that he did so by gauging her facial reactions, which aren’t really accurate indicators in most situations. Since LeBron is also reported to be the child’s godfather, it is possible that the internet and fans simply got carried away.
