Bronny James in trouble for taking 'white' girlfriend to prom

Bronny James invited Peyton Gelfuso, his alleged girlfriend, to his high school prom.

Bronny James in trouble for taking 'white' girlfriend to prom

Tosin Abayomi 23:55 - 25.05.2023

18-year-old Bronny James was abused for deciding to take his "white" girlfriend to prom.

Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, received hateful racial slurs and threats during his most recent prom date. 

The 18-year-old invited Peyton Gelfuso, his alleged girlfriend, to his high school prom. 

Gelfuso, a white 19-year-old lady, has also endured a great deal of online abuse from social media.

Some people started claiming that Bronny's date was with him for financial gain, while others said that the young basketball star should have gone with a "black queen." 

18-year-old Bronny James was abused for deciding to take his "white" girlfriend to prom.
18-year-old Bronny James was abused for deciding to take his "white" girlfriend to prom.

Bronny and Peyton faced racist hatred even when Bronny went to Peyton's senior prom as a date the previous year. 

LeBron James and Savannah James react to Bronny’s prom date

Although several well-known celebrities rushed to Bronny's aid in this scenario, calling out all the critics for treating him and his fiancée in a hateful way.

Savannah James, Bronny's mother, uploaded a photo with the comment "Prom 2023."  

Even LeBron posted many pictures of Bronny's prom date and appeared to be quite happy with him. 

Bronny James has finally decided on a college after months of rumors and closed-door recruitment.
Bronny James has finally decided on a college after months of rumors and closed-door recruitment.

He captioned them, “Lost for words on this one.

“The best prom outfit of ALL TIME. Insane.” 

The absence of Peyton from the photos that his mother Savannah James and father LeBron uploaded also caught the attention of the public.

Bronny has finally decided on a college after months of rumors and closed-door recruitment.

LeBron James' oldest child is staying close to home in Los Angeles, which is a significant coup for the USC Trojans.

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