- Scheana Shay, a star of the reality TV show “Vanderpump Rules,” has called out her former co-star Kristen Doute for using R. Kelly’s lyrics in a caption to sell merchandise.
- Kristen Doute referenced R. Kelly’s controversial song “Bump n’ Grind” in a caption, which Scheana Shay found inappropriate and criticized.
- The merchandise in question is likely related to Kristen Doute’s business ventures or promotional activities.
Newsypeople- Scheana Shay is a multifaceted American television personality, actress, and singer. She rose to fame as one of the original cast members of Bravo’s hit reality show “Vanderpump Rules,” where her candid demeanor and magnetic charm made her a fan favorite.
Beyond her role on the show, Scheana has demonstrated her versatility by venturing into acting, appearing in both television and film projects.
Additionally, she has showcased her vocal talents and love for music by releasing several singles, highlighting her musical passion alongside her work in the entertainment industry.
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Scheana Shay Criticizes Kristen Doute For R Kelly-Inspired Merchandise
Scheana Shay, a star of the reality TV show “Vanderpump Rules,” recently criticized her former co-star Kristen Doute for promoting merchandise with a caption inspired by R. Kelly’s song “Bump n’ Grind.” The controversy arose when Doute posted a video of herself and Zack Wickham wearing
“Petty with a Purpose” T-shirts with the caption, “Our mind is telling us no, but our petty is telling us yes… .”
Shay commented on the post, “Not the R Kelly reference….,” indicating her disapproval of the reference to the disgraced singer.
Scheana Shay calls out Kristen Doute for referencing R. Kelly lyrics… #PumpRules
Zack explained that he and Kristen obviously didn’t realize and were quoting an e card. Scheana is so desperate for drama. pic.twitter.com/oxczcGYoAm
— Bye Wig Hello Drama (@nosmokenomore) June 7, 2024
Doute responded with a puzzled “huh?”, suggesting she was unaware of the connection. Wickham later clarified that the caption was taken from an e-card and that they had no idea it was a lyric from R. Kelly.
The controversy stems from R. Kelly’s controversial past, including his conviction of eight counts of sex trafficking and one count of racketeering in New York in 2022, resulting in a 30-year prison sentence.
He was also found guilty of child sexual abuse in a federal trial in Chicago and sentenced to 20 years in prison, with 19 of those years to be served concurrently with his New York sentence.
Despite Shay’s criticism, there appears to be no animosity between her and Doute. Shay previously defended Doute on “The Valley” when Jax Taylor questioned her readiness to become a mother. Shay is married to Brock Davies and has a daughter named Summer.
Scheana Shay Career In ‘Vanderpump Rules’
Scheana Shay has been a main cast member on the hit Bravo reality series Vanderpump Rules since its debut in 2013. Prior to joining the show, she had a background in acting, with guest appearances on shows like Greek, Jonas, Victorious and 90210.
On Vanderpump Rules, Scheana’s storylines have centered around her personal life, including her marriages to Mike Shay (2014-2017) and Brock Davies (2021-present), as well as her relationships and friendships with the other cast members.
She has also released several dance-pop singles during her time on the show, most notably “Good as Gold”.
In 2018, Scheana took a break from Vanderpump Rules to star in a stage show called Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man in Las Vegas. She has also hosted a weekly podcast titled Scheananigans with Scheana Shay since 2018.
Despite some ups and downs, Scheana has remained a fixture on Vanderpump Rules throughout its 11 seasons so far.
Her friendship with co-stars Ariana Madix, Katie Maloney and Lala Kent has been a central part of her storyline, with the four winning the “Best Reality On-Screen Team” award at the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards.
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