{"id":145899,"date":"2022-08-19T15:52:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T14:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/us\/?p=145899"},"modified":"2023-07-08T21:19:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-08T20:19:40","slug":"what-is-zaya-wades-gender-and-did-she-have-transition-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/us\/what-is-zaya-wades-gender-and-did-she-have-transition-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Zaya Wade\u2019s Gender and Did She Have Transition Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>All the rumors about Zaya Wade having gender transformational surgery turned out to be false as she has never gone under the knife for such in her life. However, she has declared herself a &#8220;straight trans&#8221; since she likes boys.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The daughter of ex-basketball player Dwyane Wade and step-daughter of his Hollywood actress wife, Gabrielle Union, Zaya, is currently listed among the most famous American teenagers advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is Zaya Wade Biologically Male or Female?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Zaya Wade was born into the male gender with the given name Zion Malachi Airamis Wade. At age three, Dwayne Wade&#8217;s daughter knew gay and straight, but she embarked on further research and, in the end, called her family together to hear her out.<\/p>\n<p>According to the teenager, she doesn&#8217;t think she is gay, and looking at a list in her hand, Zaya showed them exactly how she would love to identify herself \u2013 &#8220;as a young lady.&#8221; She also revealed her sexual attraction to boys and, as a result, tagged herself as a &#8220;straight trans.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She has long dropped her masculine given name and adopted Zaya. The young lady is super proud of her new identity and never misses an opportunity to reach out to others about her beliefs.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYX6dXVLKUf\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYX6dXVLKUf\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYX6dXVLKUf\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Zaya Wade (@zayawade)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Zaya Wade Came Out At the Age of 12<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Though she already knew about her sexuality at age three, Zaya Wade clocked 12 before she decided to come out with her preferred sexuality. Her coming out was witnessed in February 2020, and since then, the &#8220;straight trans&#8221; has been living her life as part and parcel of the transgender neighborhood.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Did Zaya Wade Have Transition Surgery?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Zaya Wade has never gone under the knife for any gender surgical procedure; rather, she just vocalized her wish to be recognized by all as a &#8220;straight trans&#8221; and has continued to live by that identification to date.<\/p>\n<p>The rumors about her purported gender reassignment surgery started making the rounds after American rapper Boosie Badazz came out in a video to scold Dwayne about his perceived plans for Zaya.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Her Parents Have Been Quite Supportive of Her Current Gender<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Since Zaya Wade made bold to come up and declare her newfound sexuality, she has been receiving unflinching support from her dad, Dwayne Wade, and step-mom Gabrielle Union. According to the former NBA player, he has been the &#8220;leader&#8221; in his family when the talk is educating them about the transgender community.<\/p>\n<p>He said his daughter&#8217;s case is his first time dealing with this kind of conversation and hopes he is doing it rightly. He knows he is handling it in the right when they witness Zaya&#8217;s smiling face and the confidence she exudes as she walks around and is just being herself, Dwayne said.<\/p>\n<p>The ex-basketballer said it was quite a process for them to sit down with Zaya and discover who she is and what she likes. Dwayne revealed his joy at knowing that his little girl does not need to hide who she really is and admires how she leads them in this trans journey.<\/p>\n<p>He recently appeared on the set of The Ellen DeGeneres Show alongside his current wife, actress Gabrielle Union, where the entertainment power couple tagged themselves &#8220;proud parents of a child in the LGBTQ+ community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Dwayne let on how they are doing their best to figure out as much info as possible to ensure that Zaya Wade is exposed to the best opportunity to be her best self, and Zaya has vocal in reciprocating the love.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfAIdbGv8wK\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfAIdbGv8wK\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Zaya Wade (@zayawade)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>On her part, Gabrielle Union is doing as much as her husband to assist their little girl in her new identity. As the clip of their interview session with Ellen DeGeneres went viral, she took to her IG and Twitter to shower praises on Zaya through a video clip that also went viral.<\/p>\n<p>In the video, she introduced Zaya to the world as a loving, compassionate, and whip-smart girl they are all proud of. She ended it by saying it is ok for parents to love, respect, and listen to their children exactly the way they are.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Key Facts About Zaya Wade&#8217;s Gender and Transition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Who are Zaya Wade&#8217;s parents?\u00a0<\/strong>Zaya Wade is the daughter of former NBA player Dwyane Wade and Hollywood actress Gabrielle Union.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When did Zaya Wade come out as trans?\u00a0<\/strong>Zaya Wade came out as transgender in February 2020 when she was 12 years old.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Zaya Wade&#8217;s birth name?\u00a0<\/strong>Zaya Wade was born as Zion Malachi Airamis Wade but changed her name after coming out as transgender.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How did Zaya Wade&#8217;s parents react to her coming out?\u00a0<\/strong>Zaya&#8217;s parents, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, have been incredibly supportive of her journey. They have made efforts to educate themselves and their family about the transgender community to provide a nurturing environment for Zaya.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Has Zaya Wade undergone gender reassignment surgery? <\/strong>No, Zaya Wade has not undergone any gender reassignment surgery. She simply identifies as a &#8220;straight trans&#8221; and has not had any surgical procedures related to her transition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does &#8220;straight trans&#8221; mean in Zaya Wade&#8217;s context?\u00a0<\/strong>When Zaya Wade identifies as a &#8220;straight trans,&#8221; she means that she identifies as a transgender woman who is attracted to men.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Has Zaya Wade always known about her gender identity?\u00a0<\/strong>Zaya Wade knew about her sexuality from a young age. She has stated that at age three, she knew about gay and straight identities, but it took further self-exploration to understand that she identifies as a young woman.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What was Zaya Wade&#8217;s debut in the fashion industry?\u00a0<\/strong>Zaya Wade made her Paris Fashion Week runway debut at the Miu Miu show in March 2023.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Zaya Wade&#8217;s role in the LGBTQ+ community?\u00a0<\/strong>Zaya Wade is an activist and role model within the LGBTQ+ community. She uses her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and to support others on their journey of self-discovery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What challenges has Zaya Wade faced as a public voice for the trans community?<\/strong>hile she has a strong support system in her family, being a public voice for the trans community comes with its challenges, including dealing with public scrutiny, potential negativity, and the responsibility of representing a diverse community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are Zaya Wade&#8217;s future aspirations?\u00a0<\/strong>While Zaya has not specifically stated her future aspirations, her current activism, involvement in fashion, and strong support for the LGBTQ+ community suggest that she will continue advocating for transgender rights and may further her influence in the fashion industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All the rumors about Zaya Wade having gender transformational surgery turned out to be false as she has never gone under the knife for such in her life. 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