"We about to start seeing this sh*t EVERYWHERE": Fans react to New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers wearing diamond beads in his braids

Malik Nabers wears diamond braid beads (Getty via Soap Central CMS - Resized on Canva)
Malik Nabers wears diamond braid beads (Getty via Soap Central CMS - Resized on Canva)

American professional football player Malik Nabers might be setting a new hairstyle trend. In a short clip posted by Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) on X, it featured the New York Giants wide receiver walking on the field with diamond beads on his braids.

Kleiman captioned the post:

"Insane: Giants star WR Malik Nabers has gone viral for having DIAMOND braid beads worth over $5k each 🤯🤯 He already has a jewelry and car collection worth well over a MILLION dollars. He signed a 4-year rookie contract worth $30 million last year."

Daily Loud also shared the clip and has received 19K views and more than 50 comments. The comment section is a mix of opinions; some think the beads are a statement piece, while others think that the football player is just wasting his money.

Keep reading to see how netizens react to Malik Nabers' diamond braid beads.


Mixed reactions from fans regarding Malik Nabers' diamond braid beads

The netizens on Daily Loud's post had some mixed thoughts about the NY Giants' Malik Nabers' diamond beads on his braids. While some identified it as a fashion statement, there are others who think that it is an unnecessary accessory.

One user (@chiefflips) complimented Nabers, saying that he unknowingly started a new trend. In their words:

"bro doesn’t know what he just did 😭😭😭 we about to start seeing this sh*t EVERYWHERE"

Another user (@ns6yo) compared bling between rappers and athletes. They commented:

"and these rappers still think they got better jewelry than professional athletes 🤣"

According to Dov Kleiman, the beads are estimated to cost around $5k each. One fan commented that the main focus on the field would be on Malik's diamond beads instead of the game. They (@jozzy_cloudz) wrote:

"Players tryna rip off his hair instead of tackling for the ball 😭"

Those (@Cryptoking) (@BigRico88) who do not agree with purchasing such expensive jewelry commented:

"Why do they go broke within 5 years of leaving professional sports?!"
"I’m starting to understand why 80% of athletes go broke after 5 years out the game Smdh"

Another user (@Nurbieez) commented:

"That just feels wasteful. Flashy jewelry doesn’t improve his game. Fans would rather see effort and win on the field.. please!!!"

One netizen (@CyberSavant__) who is a fan of the diamond beads commented:

"Nabers’ diamond beads are like wearing a treasure chest on your head — flashy, untouchable, and impossible to ignore."

Malik Nabers' diamond braid beads have certainly caught the internet's attention, sparking a mix of admiration and criticism. While some fans see them as a bold fashion statement that could start a new trend, others view the accessory as wasteful and impractical. Either way, Nabers has managed to keep all eyes on him, both on and off the field.

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Edited by Benidamika Jones Latam