Hoax Alert: Angel Reese’s “Boycott” of American Eagle Exposed as Fake News..
In a viral storm sweeping social media, a fabricated quote has WNBA sensation Angel Reese allegedly slamming American Eagle’s new jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney as “disgusting and disrespectful to Black culture,” urging fans to boycott the brand. The post, shared widely on X and Facebook since August 14, 2025, includes a digitally altered image of Reese and claims her “3 billion fans” will tank Sweeney’s career.
But fact-checkers like Lead Stories and Primetime swiftly debunked it: No evidence exists of Reese commenting on the campaign, Sweeney, or any boycott. Google News and Yahoo searches yield zero credible reports. The ad, launched July 23 with its cheeky “great jeans/genes” pun, did spark separate backlash over eugenics vibes, but Reese stayed silent.
This hoax exploits cultural tensions, pitting Black excellence against Hollywood glamour for clicks. Reese, fresh off record-breaking rebounds, deserves better than meme-fueled drama. Brands beware: In 2025’s echo chambers, one fake post can ignite real fire. Sweeney? Her star keeps rising unscathed. Lesson? Verify before you virtue-signal.
