‘Can Tell U Single’: A Half-Naked Draya Michele Is Anything but Bothered by Her Single Status

Draya Michele
Draya Michele is anything but bothered by her newfound single status. @drayamichele/Instagram

Former “Basketball Wives” cast member Draya Michele transitioned into the new year sans her engagement ring and former beau Orlando Scandrick without skipping a beat.

With her newfound single status, the Mint Swim swimwear line owner is not half-stepping as she poses for flicks showing off just how unbothered she is by the noise surrounding her breakup from the former Cowboys cornerback.

With her curves on ten, the 35-year-old recently posted a flick of herself rocking a tiny purple bikini while at an outdoor event, possible from her pool party in the Bahamas this past week. People on social media still wrapping their heads around the on-again, off-again couple calling it quits flocked to the comments.

“I don’t see no ring on that finer NOMO👀”

“Well we can tell u single 😳”

“Single Dray stay in a bikini😏”

Michele and Scandrick began dating in 2014; they were engaged and expecting their first child together, Jru Scandrick, by 2016.

Although they were a very photogenic couple, it seems things were less than picture perfect for the duo. Prior to Scandrick placing a $400,000 engagement ring on her finger, the duo briefly split in 2015. The turmoil of the relationship may have calmed for a while, but by Christmas Day 2019 Michele made it public news that she and the NFL free agent had called it quits the month prior.

Since stepping back on the scene as a single woman, the mother of two — Michele also has a 17-year-old son named Kniko — has been about her business while promoting her Brand Nails nail salon, making paid club appearances, flicking it up in her swimwear, and sometimes sharing outings with her girls.

One thing for certain, man or no man, Michele will take care of business and stunt on the ‘Gram with little to no effort.

“Damn, they don’t make ’em like this anymore”

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