Couple housing Delonte West denies using him to chase clout.
Only on the internet can someone do a good deed and still end up getting roasted like Sunday dinner. A couple has found themselves in the hot seat this week after they took in former NBA star Delonte West, and got slammed online for allegedly doing it for “clout.” Yes, in 2025, even helping a man off the streets comes with a side of drama.
It all started when the couple shared a few clips of Delonte staying at their home, feeling at home. The internet instantly split in two: half the people praised them for showing compassion, while the other half accused them of using West’s struggle to boost their follower count.
Couple accused of exploiting former NBA player Delonte West to go viral after letting him stay at their house. The woman denies the claims, saying they’re helping him out of pure kindness and nothing else. Thoughts? 👀🤔
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The couple wasn’t having it. They have fired back and denied doing the good deed for clout.
“We actually lose out financially by what we are doing. We are coming out of our own pockets. We’re doing this out of the graciousness of our hearts and the kindness of our souls. And I hope you guys could find the peace and love within yourselves so you can do the same,” according to the unidentified woman who took in West.
Still, the internet detectives didn’t rest. Comment sections turned into courtrooms, with people analyzing the whole situation.
At the end of the day, whether the couple earned a few extra followers or not, they still opened their doors to a man who needed help. If that’s clout-chasing, maybe we need more people chasing it. Because honestly, if kindness gets clicks, that’s one trend the world could use a lot more of.
