‘Big Shade’: Why Folks Think Jordyn Woods Is Using Ray J to Get Even With the Kardashians

Months after the fallout over Jordyn Woods allegedly hooking up with Tristan Thompson, the model is being accused of trying to get even with the Kardashians.

Woods was caught in a firestorm in February when news leaked that she broke up Thompson and Khloé Kardashian when she was said to have had sex with the NBA player, who is the father of Kardashian’s child. Woods was best friends with Kardashian’s younger sister Kylie Jenner, and the two have remained on the outs — despite Woods saying Thompson only kissed her at a party.

“I shouldn’t even have been there,” Woods said in an emotional “Red Table Talk” interview in March. “Never once was I making out with him, sitting on his lap. … We’re all in plain sight.”

Now, more fuel has been added to the flames as Woods appeared in a promotional video for Ray J’s Raycon earbuds.

The model was among several other celebrities who the singer recruited to be part of the promo clip, which he posted on his Instagram account Wednesday, June 19. Among other stars in the video were Snoop Dogg, Cardi B, and Mike Tyson.

However, with Ray J being Kim Kardashian’s ex-boyfriend and her co-star in a more than decade-old sex tape, fans felt Woods’ inclusion was shady, to say the least.

“Big shade okurtttt.”

“Mama with the shade😭”

“She’s snatching all the exes 😂”

“Damn @jordynwoods sure is reaching😂😂😂😂”

“That Jordyn Woods move tho, 👏🏾this guy is playing Chess.”

However, Woods has made it clear she is over the rumors. She tweeted and deleted the remark, “Smh I can’t stand Hollywood.”

Additionally, a source close to her made it clear there was no ill will behind her participating in the promo for Ray J.

Insiders told TMZ Friday Woods simply partook in the video as a favor to the “Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood” star. Allegedly, Woods was one of 12 other stars backstage on the set of “Hip Hop Squares” that Ray J asked to be part of the video. The insiders continue to note that Woods’ inclusion in the clip was not pre-planned and that she just went along with it like the other celebs. Additionally, the sources say neither Ray J or Woods have any malicious intent by teaming up on this.

Woods also is said to have had the chance to make more money from promoting Raycon. Ray J’s manager reportedly offered Woods a hefty sum to promote future products, but she allegedly declined. The source also made it clear Woods has no hard feelings toward the Kardashians, who recently discussed Thompson’s cheating scandal on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”

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