BIA is no stranger to controversy, but her latest headline has nothing to do with music beef. The 34-year-old rapper has stirred up online debate after appearing publicly with 21-year-old NBA player Cam Whitmore — a relationship that’s raising eyebrows due to their 13-year age difference.
The Massachusetts-born artist recently shared an Instagram Story showing herself cozying up to Whitmore, who plays for the Washington Wizards. The post quickly went viral after being reposted by Glock Topickz on X (formerly Twitter), with fans split between support and criticism. Many social media users expressed shock at the couple’s age gap, calling the situation “uncomfortable,” while others defended BIA’s right to date whoever she chooses.
So far, neither BIA nor Whitmore has publicly addressed the backlash. The “Whole Lotta Money” rapper seems unfazed by online chatter, much like her response to recent drama involving Cardi B. In a recent interview, BIA shut down Cardi’s claim that she used her reference track, clarifying that she wrote the iconic line, “I put on my jewelry just to go to the bodega.”
“The reference that she’s speaking of is the part, ‘it’s a whole lot of money,’ and maybe a verse,” BIA explained. “I wrote the first verse on that song, and the hook. So I’m so glad you clarified that, because there would be no ‘Whole Lotta Money’ if there was no, ‘I put on my jewelry just to go to the bodega.’”
While the rapper continues to handle industry beef with calm confidence, it remains to be seen if she’ll address her personal life with the same approach. Meanwhile, Cam Whitmore, who was drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2023 and now plays for the Washington Wizards, has kept quiet amid the attention.
As the internet continues to debate their relationship, it’s clear BIA isn’t letting critics dictate her choices — whether in love or in music.
