Nicole Alexander

Nicole Deannae Alexander, better known as Hoopz, is an American reality television star and actress. She is best known for her appearances on the hit VH1 celebreality shows; Flavor of Love and I Love Money.

Career In 2006, Alexander appeared and was the winner of the first season of the hit VH1 celebreality show, Flavor of Love, where she received the nickname "Hoopz". She revealed during the reunion special that she ended the relationship shortly after the filming of the show was completed, but remained friends with Flavor Flav. She received a large amount of media attention after the show aired including, featuring in many magazines such as; KING and XXL Mag.

In 2008, she competed in the first season of VH1 celebreality spin-off show, I Love Money, which she also won, defeating I Love New York season 1, contestant Joshua "Whiteboy" Gallander in the final challenge. Throughout the series she was aligned with the "Stallionaires" alliance alongside; Ahmad "Real" Givens, Joshua "Whiteboy" Gallander, Kamal "Chance" Givens and Megan Hauserman, and feuded with Frank "The Entertainer" Maresca. In a 2020, interview with Zack Peter, Alexander claimed that the production team at 51 Minds Entertainment, told her they planned for Joshua "Whiteboy" Gallander to win the show. In 2013, she featured in an episode of Celebrity Motor Homes, alongside her then partner Shaquille O'Neal. In 2015, she starred in her own reality television series on the Oxygen network titled. It Takes A Sister, the show followed her life, only airing for one season.

In 2010, Alexander landed the role as Kayla in the film; Ghetto Stories: The Movie. She went on to feature in many independent films.

Personal life Alexander was previously engaged to retired NBA legend, Shaquille O'Neal, the couple split in 2013. She is currently dating American football player, Lucky Whitehead and has two children.

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