“Angel Reese HUMILIATED By Her Own Fans After Major Backlash!”
Angel Reese, once one of the most talked-about personalities in women’s basketball, is now facing a dramatic fall from grace—at least in the world of podcasting. Her show, “Unapologetically Angel,” which initially drew in fans with thoughtful basketball content and compelling conversations with fellow athletes, has seen a shocking decline in viewership and support.
It all started when Angel shifted the focus of her podcast from sports to topics like dating and celebrity culture, bringing on guests such as Jada Chieves and Dez Dior—figures better known for their Instagram followings and reality TV drama than for anything related to basketball. Episodes that once featured WNBA stars and legends like Lisa Leslie were replaced with hour-long discussions about dating rich men, leaving her core basketball audience confused and disappointed.
The numbers spoke for themselves. Recent episodes struggled to reach even 70 views, with some barely crossing the 60 mark—a startling drop for a WNBA star with brand deals and a previously loyal fanbase. Fans voiced their frustration, lamenting the loss of basketball-focused content and wondering why Angel had chosen to interview “rappers’ girlfriends” instead of influential women in sports, business, or leadership. One fan summed up the sentiment: “This isn’t it—I came for basketball, not Love & Hip Hop.”
The situation worsened when Angel responded to criticism not with understanding, but with hostility. Instead of engaging with her fans or promising to refocus the show, she lashed out on Twitter, telling detractors to “shut the f up.” This public outburst only fueled the backlash, with fans feeling not just ignored, but outright disrespected. The trust that once existed between Angel and her supporters rapidly eroded, and many began unsubscribing and unfollowing her across platforms.
Comparisons to Caitlin Clark, another rising star in women’s basketball, became inevitable. While Clark’s content draws millions of views and fills arenas, Angel’s podcast has become a case study in how quickly a brand can collapse when it loses touch with its core audience. Even Shaquille O’Neal’s powerful podcast network and high production values couldn’t save “Unapologetically Angel” from its nosedive.
Industry observers and fans alike began to question whether Angel was more interested in influencer clout than in her basketball career. Suggestions poured in for more meaningful guests and topics, but the damage was done. The episode that marked the shift away from sports content will likely be remembered as a textbook example of how not to pivot a personal brand.
The lesson is clear: authenticity and respect for your audience matter more than chasing viral moments or celebrity status. When fans feel heard, they will support you; when they feel dismissed, they will leave just as quickly as they arrived. Angel Reese’s podcast journey serves as a warning to any athlete or influencer: never forget the people who made you famous in the first place.
