Gabrielle Union & Her Cousin Saweetie Sport Matching "Bring It On" Costumes

BYErika Marie26.8K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Issac Baldizon /NBAE via Getty Images)
Gabrielle Union
Saweetie even performed her hit song "My Type" at her cousin's birthday party.

The familial connections in Hollywood are more common than we'd like to think. Warren G and Dr. Dre are stepbrothers, Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg are cousins, and last year Gabrielle Union revealed in an Instagram post that she and Saweetie are related. While sharing that Kehlani was her "#WCW," Gabrielle slipped in the caption that her little cousin was the Bay Area artist. It was only fitting, then, that for the actress's birthday she call on her rapping family member to perform her hit song for party guests.

On Tuesday, Gabrielle will turn 47-years-old, and with a birthday so close to Halloween, she decided to make her shindig a costume party. The actress dressed up as her East Compton Clovers character from 2000's Bring It On with her daughter Kaavia and Saweetie as her fellow cheerleaders. Of course, Gabrielle's husband Dwyane Wade was on the scene dressed as a Black Panther, and their close friends including Jeezy, Jeannie Mai, Quavo, E-40, and Too $hort were there to do it big for the B-day bash. Check out a few photos and watch Saweetie give her cousin a shout-out below.

About The Author
Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
...