Queen Latifah absolutely adores the little ones! On Wednesday, the 52-year-old ageless wonder graced the Instagram realm of Kaavia James, showcasing her impressive (and possibly slightly excessive) hustling skills. The Equalizer luminary stars in a delightful video that will undoubtedly play on repeat in the mind of any parent who has ever tried to teach their kid anything. Here, Queen Latifah shows Kaavia how to play pool—a game that prepares you for a lifetime of financial planning and, perhaps, a few questionable decisions.
This cinematic masterpiece features Latifah guiding Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade‘s little dynamo, dubbed “Shady Baby,” as she grips a pool stick like it’s an oversized crayon and aims it at the balls on the table. Spoiler alert: Pool is much harder than it looks, especially when you’re three and your biggest decision of the day is whether to keep your jelly beans in a rainbow order or just eat them.
“Never too early to learn to hustle,” the video cheekily suggests—because, after all, teaching kids the art of financial maneuvering should absolutely start before they can even tie their shoes. Why aim for basic arithmetic when you can aim for the seven ball instead?
“Queen Tings! Me & my Auntie @queenlatifah against your best duo,” the caption on Kaavia’s page proclaims, as if setting up a celebrity showdown where the stakes are high and the rewards are… well, more jelly beans. “Tag your partner in the comments. Then stop at the bank, we comin for the bag. #ShadyBaby.” Because when else will you find a three-year-old strategizing their path to financial independence?
Gabrielle Union must be thrilled with this new side hustle, as she threw in her enthusiastic approval in the comments section, declaring, “Faves ❤️❤️❤️❤️.” Because obviously, who wouldn’t count a pool lesson from your famous aunt as a top-tier favorite activity, right up there with finger painting and nap time?
Union and her trailblazing daughter have successfully captivated the masses with their social media escapades, which range from unexpected dance-offs reminiscent of a disco inferno to random antics that scream “my mom just won’t let me have my iPad in peace.” Kaavia’s participation hinges entirely on her mood, a fact that Union whimsically discussed back in March. It’s akin to a casino game; you might hit the jackpot or just walk away with a few shrugs and eye rolls.
“Some days she’s all for it; we have what we dub a dance party, just showing off our best ‘I-have-no-rhythm’ moves. Other days? She’s like, ‘Mom, I am on my iPad, back off, let me bask in my digital glory!’” Union quipped. So, if you manage to catch her in the right mood while documenting the shenanigans, congratulations—you may just end up with viral content before lunchtime!
So, hats off to ‘Auntie’ Latifah, the undeniable queen of life lessons—turning children into hustlers, one misunderstood game of pool at a time. It seems early-career financial planning is indeed the new playground trend!
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