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Chloe Bailey Responds to Criticism
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“Y’all can’t convince me that wasn’t apart of a humiliation ritual because, what the f*** was she wearing?”
via theshaderoom.com
Background
Chloe Bailey attended the 2026 BET Awards in a strapless silver-and-black sequined dress by designer Valdrin Sahiti, paired with a dramatic blonde hair transformation.
The look was met with mixed reactions, with some praising her bold choice and others criticizing her outfit and hair as unflattering.
The timeline
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TikTok User Criticizes Chloe Bailey's BET Awards Look
A TikTok user, Shamar Hopkins, reportedly posted a video criticizing Chloe Bailey's outfit and hair at the 2026 BET Awards, calling it a hot mess[587]
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Chloe Bailey Responds to Criticism
Chloe Bailey allegedly responded to the criticism, telling the TikTok user that he would never have a chance with her anyway and referencing his receding hairline, patchy beard, and beer gut[586]
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Fans Defend Chloe Bailey
Fans reportedly defended Chloe Bailey, praising her for addressing the criticism directly and standing up for herself[586]
Frequently asked
What did the TikTok user say about Chloe Bailey's BET Awards look?
The TikTok user, Shamar Hopkins, called Chloe Bailey's outfit and hair a hot mess, saying it looked like she couldn't breathe and that her wig was unflattering.
How did Chloe Bailey respond to the criticism?
Chloe Bailey responded by telling the TikTok user that he would never have a chance with her anyway and referencing his receding hairline, patchy beard, and beer gut.
What was the reaction to Chloe Bailey's response?
Fans defended Chloe Bailey, praising her for addressing the criticism directly and standing up for herself, while others continued to criticize her outfit and hair.
Related drama
Sources
- theshaderoom.com, Whew, Roommates! Chloe Bailey wasted no time letting a TikTok user know she had timeeee after they threw shade at her BET Awards look. During a recent livestream, Chloe told fans she peeped a TikTok u, Jul 3, 2026.
- Tiktok (original post), Original tiktok post by Shamar: @shamar_hopkins #betawards ♬ original sound - Shamar, Jul 3, 2026.
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