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Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Influencer who converted to Islam now under fire after ditching hijab for raunchy transformation
A controversial reality star and influencer has raised eyebrows after seemingly backflipping on her muslim faith, less than one year after converting to Islam. The 33-year-old, who stars on VH1's Basketball Wives, converted last August and completely transformed her image in the process. The former Instagram model ditched her signature scantily-clad ensembles for conservative muslim garb, including a hijab and oversized clothing that hid her Insta-famous curves. At one point, she even covered up her entire face except for her eyes. But last month, she suddenly started dressing provocatively again, leading longtime fans to suspect that she'd ditched her Muslim makeover for good. 'Oh we eating bacon again I see,' commented one, while another wrote, 'Using Islam as clout girl.' 'She is nothing without attention; she put it on for that and now took it off for that,' wrote a third. Another claimed that her latest change may have to do with her recent divorce from rapper Kevin Gates, who is muslim. 'I try not to judge but the fact that Brittany Renner came out of that hijab soon as she broke up with Kevin Gates is insane lol. Just playing with them ppl religion for a man,' they wrote. However, some fans jumped to Renner's defence and argued that she could still be a faithful muslim despite ditching her hijab. has contacted Renner for comment. Renner, who shares a son with Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington, first shocked fans when she posted a video of herself in a hijab last summer. She was previously known for posting racy pictures to Instagram and was linked with the likes of James Harden, Lil Uzi Vert and other celebrities before Washington. Renner also made headlines back in 2023 when she was spotted out for dinner with NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal in Beverly Hills. The pair were caught by paparazzi entering a restaurant, where they dined together and were seen laughing and joking. While the internet was buzzing after the video and photos of the two leaked, TMZ was told that 'there was nothing romantic going on' between the pair. She was also briefly married to controversial rapper Kevin Gates. She confirmed her split from the hip-hop star in a radio interview last month, saying, 'We got married April 6 and divorced May 28.' In a video shared to social media back in January, Renner explained that she had been Muslim for five months, sober for six and celibate for eight. After converting, the 33-year-old sometimes dressed so conservatively that she even covered her entire face except for her eyes 'This has been a really beautiful purification process for me of the mind, heart, body, and soul and an opportunity to meet myself deeper,' she said. 'What I have discovered is how deserving I have always been and am. Even with wearing the hijab, trusting so much so, that who is meant to see me will see me,' Brittany stated. Renner said she originally joined Instagram in 2012 for the purpose of getting validation and male attention. 'I feel free. I do not belong to this world, this world did not give me my joy, and it can't take it either,' she said, appearing to refer to Instagram. Renner has carved out a career for herself in reality TV in recent years. She appeared on seasons 11 and 12 of VH1's Basketball Wives and Joseline's Cabaret Las Vegas on The Zeus Network.
Express Tribune
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Brittany Renner posts without hijab for first time in almost a year, sparks mixed reactions online
Brittany Renner, who recently confirmed her divorce from rapper Kevin Gates after just 52 days of marriage, took to Instagram to clarify her stance on several issues, including her journey with Islam and what seem s to be her decision to remove her hijab. Renner's whirlwind relationship with Gates, which started earlier this year, ended just over a month after their marriage, drawing attention due to the brevity of the union and her public conversion to Islam in January. In a recent Instagram post, Renner shared a video of herself without the hijab, accompanied by a message expressing her unwillingness to conform to others' expectations. The video featured a bold text overlay, which read, 'I'm not interested in shrinking myself to fit in anywhere.' In the caption, Renner reinforced her message, writing, "I don't have blind loyalty to any person, place, or thing. I also don't need excuses to do what I want to do because I accept whatever comes behind my decisions. It's still Alhamdulillah for everything! Hope this helps 👁️👄👁️." This post served as a statement of empowerment, showing her decision-making process and emphasizing personal autonomy over societal pressures. Renner's decision to publicly remove the hijab came shortly after she confirmed the details of her brief marriage to Gates. During an interview with Real 92.3 LA, Renner explained that the couple had married on April 6 and divorced on May 28. She also mentioned the Islamic 90-day waiting period required after a marriage, which allows for reconciliation or confirmation of pregnancy, but this period ended without them reconciling. According to Renner, this timeframe is meant to give couples a chance to reassess their relationship, and she used this period as a "90-day reset" to focus on herself. Despite the marriage's short duration, she stated that she had no regrets and was comfortable with her decisions, noting that Islam had made a positive impact on her life. Her decision to remove the hijab after converting to Islam earlier this year has generated mixed reactions on social media. Some people speculated that the move was tied to her divorce from Gates, while others defended her right to make her own choices. I try not to judge but the fact that Brittany Renner came out of that hijab soon as she broke up with Kevin Gates is insane lol. Just playing with them ppl religion for a man — Jayda (@Jaydajlee) June 18, 2025 Onlyfans girls and women who show their body for money the new playbook is to say they changed for God after getting the bag... Brittany Renner takes off her hijab after divorcing Kevin Gates and converting to islam... id smash but she for the — KUMA (@Kuma4King) June 18, 2025 Brittany! The fact that you are on national television portraying a 'Muslim' woman is surprising. First of all, playing with faith is quite serious. Secondly, we know that everyone has their own ways, but to be cussing up a storm and trying to fight while wearing a hijab is… — Terrance (@frankjrocean) June 17, 2025 One commenter acknowledged the difficulty of wearing the hijab for many Muslims, writing, "Most of us born Muslims struggle with Hijab. Islam is and will always be perfect, Muslims are not." This response highlighted the ongoing struggles that many Muslim women face regarding the hijab and expressed support for Renner's personal journey. Supporters on social media also applauded Renner for her honesty and self-empowerment, with one person commenting, 'The most beautiful part of getting to the destination is the journey! You're so beautiful girl.' Another added, 'Muslims don't always wear hijabs,' underscoring that wearing the hijab is a personal decision and not a requirement for every Muslim woman. Renner's candidness about her choices and her ongoing evolution has earned her admiration, with many expressing pride in her openness and resilience.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Nobody was shocked": P.J. Washington's ex Brittany Renner's divorce after 52 days of marriage with Kevin Gates gets her brutally trolled by fans
Image viaBrittany Renner, the former Basketball Wives' star who shares a son with the Dallas Mavericks' P.J. Washinton, recently announced her divorce from rapper Kevin Gates after being married for only 52 days. Brittany Renner, who was once known for posting steamy photos, has gotten brutally divorced after she announced her divorce. Brittany Renner's marriage ends in 52 days, years after having a son with P.J. Washington Recently, Brittany Renner appeared on REAL 92.3 LA where she spoke about her failed marriage to Kevin Gates. Brittany Renner said, 'We got married April 6 and divorced May 28. But there is a 90-day waiting period in Islam where it's basically—you have 90 days to see if you're pregnant, then he would be responsible. And then also in those 90 days it's for reconciliation.' The former Basketball Wives' star added, 'What I also will add is that I followed my heart. And that's more than anyone can say in this world. I don't think anybody gets married to not stay married. So, I think my biggest thing for me is just a nice 90 day reset…' and fans are now brutally trolling her. A fan took to X and wrote, 'She has the worst luck. She had a baby with a basketball star for money, and he took the baby cause she can't afford to raise the baby. She got married because she wanted to be taken care of and now it's over after 52 days? Damn 😭😭' Another fan wrote, 'I'm not surprised. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Concentrated Siberian Ginseng Extract 2oz Superior Ginseng Undo The world already knew it wasn't gone last. They both dumb af fr and playing with folks religion', while a third fan joked, 'Yall thought this was gonna last LMAOOO.' Another fan wrote, 'I think it is time for people to stop giving Brittany Renner all this attention all she done is made a fool PJ Washington and herself. 🤦♂️', while a fifth fan noted, 'nobody was shocked'. Brittany Renner and the Dallas Mavericks' P.J. Washington dated back in 2020 and the two welcomed a son, Paul Jermaine Washington III, in 2021. However, their relationship did not last too long and P.J. Washington got married in 2023 to Alisah Chanel after dating her for a few years. Also Read: "He is spoiled": LeBron James' courtside behavior sparks heated debate after resurfaced video goes viral
New York Post
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Basketball Wives' star announces divorce from rapper Kevin Gates after 52 days of marriage
That was fast. 'Basketball Wives' star Brittany Renner announced Saturday that she got divorced from rapper Kevin Gates after 52 days of marriage. 'We got married April 6 and divorced May 28,' Renner, 33, said on the Los Angeles radio station REAL 92.3 LA. Advertisement 6 Brittany Renner and Kevin Gates attend a Los Angeles Lakers game on April 22, 2025. Getty Images The influencer explained, 'There is a 90 day waiting period in Islam, where you have 90 days to see if you're pregnant because then he would be responsible. But also in those 90 days, it's for recommendation because the law wants you to stay married. And during those 90 days, you are not to entertain anybody romantically.' 'So, what I will say is Islam has made my life easier,' Renner continued. 'Honestly, I don't think anybody gets married to not stay married. So this is a nice 90 day reset, just focusing on myself.' Advertisement 6 Kevin Gates and Brittany Renner at the 'Basketball Wives LA' Season 12 premiere party on May 2. Getty Images for VH1 Renner added that she 'followed my heart' and has 'no shame' in her romance with Gates, 39. 'A lot of people, their issue is, even just in dating, in marriage, it's people just don't give it their all,' she shared. 'They don't just go for it. But I feel like when you do, you're at peace with whatever happens because I gave 100 percent.' 6 Kevin Gates performs at day 3 of House of BET in June 2023. Getty Images for BET Advertisement 'I don't feel like it's a sucky situation because what is meant to be is always going to be,' Renner also said. Renner just gushed about Gates in an interview with PEOPLE on May 4. 6 Brittany Renner at the Tyler Perry's Divorced Sistas' premiere in Los Angeles on June 6, 2025. Getty Images for BET+ 'All I can say is, is that I'm with the person that I quite literally dreamed of,' the reality star said at the 'Basketball Wives' Season 12 premiere party, where she was joined by Gates. Advertisement 'And to be able to just wake up next to him and spend time with him, even to have him here behind me, it's like so surreal,' she continued. 'He's just the most beautiful person inside and out that I've ever met.' 6 Jason Lee, Kevin Gates and Brittany Renner attend the Basketball Wives LA Season 12 premiere party. Getty Images for VH1 Gates also said the couple was focused on staying in the 'present,' adding, 'I feel like when we get too far ahead, we don't live in the now and have fun in the now and pour in each other into each other in the now.' 'So the future? It's no concern of mine,' she stated. 6 Brittany Renner speaks onstage during the 'Basketball Wives LA' Season 12 premiere party. Getty Images for VH1 Renner is the ex-girlfriend of Dallas Mavericks power forward P.J. Washington, with whom she shares a 4-year-old son. The reality star joined the cast of 'Basketball Wives' for Season 11 in 2023.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brittany Renner Says She and Kevin Gates Divorced After 52 Days of Marriage: ‘I Gave 100 Percent'
Brittany Renner revealed in a June 7 interview that she and Kevin Gates are divorced after 52 days of marriage 'We got married April 6 and divorced May 28,' the Basketball Wives star told Los Angeles radio station REAL 92.3 LA Renner, 33, added that she has no regrets and that 'all is well'Brittany Renner has revealed that her marriage to Kevin Gates is over. In an interview with Los Angeles radio station REAL 92.3 LA published on Saturday, June 7, the influencer and Basketball Wives star said that she and the rapper, 39, divorced after 52 days of marriage. 'We got married April 6 and divorced May 28,' Renner, 33, said. Renner, who recently converted to Islam, reassured her fans that 'all is well' despite her marriage ending. 'I don't feel like it's a sucky situation because what is meant to be is always going to be,' she said. PEOPLE reached out to Renner and Gates for comment on Sunday, June 8, but did not immediately hear back. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Renner also asserted that she has no regrets about the situation. 'I followed my heart and that's what more than most people can say, and I think when you do that, you get all the clarity you need and there's no stone left unturned and there's no regret,' she said. 'A lot of people, their issue is, even just in dating, in marriage, it's people just don't give it their all,' she added. 'They don't just go for it. But I feel like when you do, you're at peace with whatever happens because I gave 100 percent.' It was just in May that Renner was gushing over her union with Gates, "All I can say is, is that I'm with the person that I quite literally dreamed of," she told PEOPLE at the time. "And to be able to just wake up next to him and spend time with him, even to have him here behind me, it's like so surreal. He's just the most beautiful person inside and out that I've ever met." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Renner was previously involved with Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington, with whom she shares a 4-year-old child. Read the original article on People
