DaBaby caused an unexpected moment during the Chicago Bulls’ Black Friday game against the Charlotte Hornets, but this time the headline had nothing to do with basketball. While moving through the Spectrum Center, the rapper ended up putting a spotlight on a pair of men who proved their Bulls gear didn’t necessarily mean loyalty.
A woman approached DaBaby asking for a photo, and he had no issue stopping for her. The two men with her, though, immediately ran into a problem. They were wearing Chicago Bulls jerseys, and DaBaby wasn’t interested in taking a picture with them while they had those on. He “flat-out refused to flick it up” unless the jerseys came off, and the men didn’t hesitate at all. Within moments, both guys removed their Bulls tops, agreeing “without blinking,” making it clear they were more eager to meet DaBaby than stand on any team pride.
News of the situation reached Jeremih, who proudly represents Chicago. Once he saw the clip, his reaction made it clear he wasn’t impressed. The singer looked completely disappointed, even covering his face as if he couldn’t believe what the supposed fans had done. And honestly, it didn’t help that the jerseys they were wearing, classic Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman looks, leaned more toward trendy throwback fashion than genuine fandom.
Meanwhile, DaBaby is set to appear at Penn State next, and it’s already sparking curiosity about what his fan encounters there might look like. After this Charlotte moment, it’s unclear whether certain jerseys will pass his personal rules for a photo. But one thing is certain: anyone hoping to snap a picture with him might want to think twice about what team they’re repping when they walk up.
