Written by Sportswoman

Angel Reese Rings in the New Year with a Bang, Goes Ghost on Instagram

Angel Reese—basketball powerhouse, social media magnet, and unapologetic queen of the spotlight—has rung in the New Year in a way only she could: by breaking the internet and then disappearing from it.

Before 2025 had a chance to settle in, the hot-as sportswoman set Instagram ablaze with a post showcasing a jaw-dropping New Year’s Eve outfit. The dress, if we’re calling it that, was more a bold statement than fabric—showing off plenty of stomach and just enough cleavage to keep her fans both enthralled and buzzing. Think less “New Year’s gala” and more “unapologetic goddess.”

But just as quickly as the post hit the timeline, her Instagram account went dark. Deactivated. Gone. As if she left the party early and took the lights with her. Was it a power move? A clap-back at trolls? Or simply Reese being Reese? The truth, for now, remains locked away with her Instagram account.

For those mourning the absence of her IG feed, all is not lost. Reese gave her TikTok fans a few gems before her Instagram vanishing act. In one clip, she’s lip-syncing to YFN Lucci’s “Date Night,” delivering lyrics that could have been written about her: “She shaped like a Coke bottle made of glass.” In another, she’s serving bars from Nicki Minaj’s verse on Trey Songz’s “Touchin’ Lovin’,” reminding everyone that her swagger isn’t limited to the court.

The timing of her Instagram deactivation raises eyebrows and questions. Did trolls finally push her too far? Or is this all part of the Angel Reese playbook—keeping the world guessing while she stays three steps ahead? One thing’s for sure: the LSU alum and WNBA All-Star isn’t one to fade into the background.

Reese’s on-court stats speak for themselves. She made WNBA history as a rookie, racking up rebounds at a record-breaking pace until an injury sidelined her. Not content with just being a standout for the Chicago Sky, she’s set to hit the court in Miami later this month for the 3-on-3 “Unrivaled” league. Expect her to bring the same ferocity and flair that’s become her signature, both on and off the hardwood.

Angel Reese is a woman who refuses to be boxed in—whether it’s a defender trying to stop her under the hoop or critics questioning her off-court choices. She’s rewriting the playbook for how athletes navigate fame, fashion, and social media. Love her or hate her, you’re paying attention—and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

So, here’s to Angel Reese in 2025: bold, unfiltered, and always keeping us guessing.

Wherever her social media blackout leads her next, you can bet she’ll own the spotlight when she’s ready to step back into it. Stay tuned.

Last modified: January 3, 2025

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