‘This Child Did Not Come Into This World to Play’; Gabrielle Union’s Daughter Has Fans Cracking Up Over Her Facial Expression

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade’s daughter Kaavia James Wade has a personality that has brought the toddler notoriety at just 8 months old. Recently, Union uploaded a photo of her adorable daughter on her official Instagram account @KaaviaJames. Kaavia can be seen in July 24 post rocking a tribal print two-piece outfit with orange buttons at the top while playing on the grass and mean-mugging like something is irritating her. “Honk again. Naw, honk again, see what happens 😒,” Union wrote for her daughter’s caption.

Kaavia James Wade. (Photo: @KaaviaJames Instagram page)

While the caption itself is hysterical, it was Kaavia’s facial expression along with the caption that had fans cracking up at the toddler. 

“This child did not come into this world to play!😁😁😁” one fan wrote. 

“Speak on it, girl. Lol” another fan joked. ”

“Shady baby STAY READY!! 😂😂😂😂”

“Shady baby doing it today!!! 😂” 

“She is one serious child. The frowns she comes up with are totally hysterical.” 

“Let’em know you ain’t with the sh**s today or you’ll be forced to have Shirley pull’up then what😂😂😂😂😂😩.” 

Baby Kaavia James is becoming a star in her own right as fans are continuously looking forward to the many facial expressions of “Shady Baby.” 

The nickname was given to her by her mother for throwing shade.  Speaking of the popularity of the toddler’s nickname, Wade and Union are reportedly planning to launch products under their daughter’s name. 

The line of products will include jewelry, clothing, hair care, and baby products. In March, the actress and retired NBA star filed trademark applications for “Kaavia James” as well as “Shady Baby.” Wade and Union have already started a loan company in the baby’s name. Wade reportedly is also the CFO of  Kaavia James, Inc. and Union is the CEO.

It looks like Union and Wade are trying to secure their daughter’s bag, especially since Wade has retired from the NBA after a successful 16-year career. James has two parents who place importance on branding and building an empire.

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