Angel Reese Claims WNBA Salary Is Not Enough To Pay Her Rent

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According to Reese, she "wouldn't even be able to live" on her WNBA salary alone.

It goes without saying that Angel Reese has managed to make a name for herself with her successful basketball career. According to her, however, her WNBA salary is simply not enough to cover her living expenses. During a recent chat with fans, she revealed that she pays a whopping $8K for rent. She said her salary is roughly $74K, meaning that she's spending $22K more than she earns from the WNBA on rent alone.

"I'm living above my means," Reese joked. "Hating pays them bills, baby. I just hope you know the WNBA don't pay my bills at all. I don't even think that pays one of my bills. Literally, I'm trying to think of my rent for where I stay at [in Chicago]. I'm gonna do the math real quick. I don't even know my [WNBA] salary... Babe, if y'all thought... I wouldn't even be able to eat a sandwich with [the WNBA salary]. I wouldn't even be able to live."

Angel Reese Gets Candid About Her Living Expenses

While Reese has multiple other streams of income, her remarks have still earned her a great deal of backlash in DJ Akademiks' comments section. Many Instagram users argue that she should find a less expensive place to rent, or cut back her spending in some other way. "First off why do you live somewhere that's $8000 a month rent," one commenter wonders. "No reason you should pay 8,000 for rent," someone else claims. Others are coming to Reese's defense, and noting how she's free to spend her money however she chooses.

What do you think of Angel Reese revealing that her WNBA salary is not enough to cover her living expenses? Does this surprise you or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Caroline Fisher is a News Writer at HotNewHipHop from Chicago, Illinois. She started at HNHH this year, and has since spent her time writing about all that is newsworthy in the world of hip-hop. With a drive for hunting down the hottest stories, she enjoys documenting new developments in culture and entertainment. She also has an appreciation for hip-hop and seeks to cover the most important trends and shifts. She has a Bachelor of Arts which she received at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Having graduated in 2022, she majored in English with a concentration in Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies. Specializing all things music, pop culture and entertainment, some of her favorite musical artists include Snoop Dogg, OutKast, and Nicki Minaj. When she’s not writing about music she’s also a fan of attending shows, watching the latest movies, staying up-to-date with current events, photography, and poetry.
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