Jalen Green’s new tattoo of Draya Michele goes viral amid relationship backlash

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green is once again at the center of public’s attention after photos surfaced online showing a large tattoo on his back that appears to be a portrait of his 40-year-old girlfriend, Draya Michele.

The new ink has restarted debates over the couple’s 17-year age gap and their highly publicised relationship.

The tattoo showing a woman’s face quickly went viral as fans and commentators identified it as Michele.

Since the two went public in 2023, their relationship has sparked intense controversy, particularly after they welcomed a daughter in May 2024.

Critics online have accused Michele, already a mother of two sons including one the same age as Green, of taking advantage of the 23-year-old NBA star.

Social media reactions have been harsh, with one user commenting, “Being the same age as your step dad is diabolical man.”

Others have claimed that Green is being exploited despite his financial success.

Draya Michele, however, has stood firm against the criticism calling the backlash “ageist” and even comparing it to homophobia.

Jalen Green has also brushed off the controversy, saying that the couple “don’t care” and simply “mind our business.”

The tattoo, seen by many as a symbol of their defiant love, has only intensified the debate.

What began as a personal choice has now become a cultural flashpoint about celebrity relationships, age gaps, and the double standards women face in the public eye.