Soccer star Trinity Rodman's birthday wish for Ben Shelton has drawn attention for all the wrong reasons. Rodman faced a wave of criticism from fans for how the message was delivered.
Soccer player Trinity Rodman faced backlash online after commissioning a birthday video from African dancers for her boyfriend, tennis player Ben Shelton. Shelton celebrated his 24th birthday on October 9, prompting Rodman to share the celebratory TikTok clip. Fans criticized the gesture over concerns about the dancers' exploitation and noted the background music referenced Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.
Alongside the controversial video, Rodman shared a separate affectionate message celebrating Shelton's birthday on Instagram. The article also highlighted Rodman's past support for Shelton, including taking a private jet following a Washington Spirit match to watch him compete against Alexander Zverev in the US Open final.
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