Waka Flocka Defends Russell Wilson After Years Of Being Called A Square

Russell Wilson has truly done no wrong on paper. After starting his NFL career in 2012 with his former wife, Ashton Meem, Wilson quickly found success and status. The two were only together for two years but divorced in 2014 for undisclosed reasons. He would eventually find himself in the company of “Goodies” hitmaker Ciara and quickly swooped her off her feet. Ciara had just got out of her relationship with rapper Future, who had left her heartbroken and single with a child.

Ciara’s history of dating rappers like Bow Wow and 50 Cent made Russell Wilson a curious choice for her, but the star has since talked about “praying” for clarity around the men she’s dated and re-accessing her choices around relationships. Russell immediately got clowned, considered by many to be a lame compared to Cici’s “usual type.” In contrast, the NFLer’s ex-wife is nothing like Ciara either.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Russell has leaned into his good-boy reputation and has used it to become one of the most beloved players in the league. In 2020 he was named Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year “in recognition of his COVID-19 relief donations and his founding of a charter school, among other charitable efforts.” Him and his wife Ciara have become famous for their charitable efforts and even started a foundation called Why Not You Foundation. They were awarded $250,000 by the Walter Payton organization. Speaking on the honor he said, “In life, we’re granted the opportunity to have an impact, no matter what sphere of influence we’re around.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

This year he also received the Action/Bart Starr Award for his outstanding character on the field, at home, and in the community. He joined Eli Manning, Demarco Davis, Peyton Manning, and Thomas Davis. According to their official site, “This award bears the name of Hall of Fame Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr and honors his lifelong commitment to serving as a positive role model to his family, teammates, and community.”