Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud set the football world ablaze with his magnificent rookie campaign.
The Offensive Rookie of the Year winner threw for over 4,100 yards and 23 touchdowns, both of which are good for the top six all-time among first-year passers, per StatMuse. Stroud’s performance was instrumental in leading the Texans to their first AFC South crown, and playoff win, since 2019. Stroud made frequent appearances on highlight reels and trending lists for his on-field play throughout the NFL season.
The off-season’s only just begun, but Stroud’s got the viewing public abuzz once more. Only this time their interest is about a potential love interest of his.
Are C.J. Stroud and Amber Rose Dating?
Stroud was spotted leaving a charity softball game in Houston with model Amber Rose in tow on Thursday night, according to TMZ. They carpooled home, or perhaps to some other destination, as video circulating the web showed Rose getting into Stroud’s car.
Whether or not her affiliation with Stroud is romantic is strictly speculation as of this writing.
But it may be something worth watching as the offseason churns along. It would seem prudent to mention here that Rose clarified on Instagram that this was her first time meeting Stroud and he was gentlemanly enough to offer her a ride when her previous plans fell through.
CJ Stroud was nice enough to give Amber Rose a ride to her hotel after her original ride left her.
They just met for the first time at the celebrity softball game. https://t.co/IRCUk43H9V pic.twitter.com/9E0yC1jcta
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) February 16, 2024
The softball game this potential power couple competed in, the 2024 Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic at Minute Maid Park, was put on by rapper Travis Scott. Intermingling with stars like Scott is far from uncharted territory for Rose. She also previously dated Kanye West and had a three-year marriage with Wiz Khalifa.
Don’t mistake that as the source of her fame, though. Rose has built quite a name for herself outside of who she’s been affiliated with romantically.
Rose first rose to prominence for her work starring alongside numerous rappers in music videos, including Young Jeezy’s 2008 hit “Put On.” Her breakthrough landed her several modeling jobs, including designer brands like Louis Vuitton. As her star grew, so too did the opportunities presented to her.
Rose has been something of a renaissance woman in her professional life, trying her hand at several different ventures. She published a book, “How to Be a Bad Bitch,” in 2015. She also hosted a talk show on VHI, “The Amber Rose Show,” in which she interviewed well-known guests like T.I., The Game. and Nick Cannon.
In addition to that, Rose has tried her hand at acting and also made guest appearances on popular shows like “Dancing with the Stars,” “America’s Next Top Model,” and “Hell’s Kitchen.”
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Perhaps she’ll bring her celebrity to the NFL stage in some capacity next season.
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