Nicole Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Hoopz, Nikki |
| Known for | Flavor of Love I Love Money |
Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander is an American reality television show contestant best known for winning the VH1 reality TV shows Flavor of Love and I Love Money.
Early life
Prior to Flavor of Love, Alexander worked as a Transportation Security Administration agent at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.[1]
Career
In 2006, Alexander was the winner of the first season of the VH1 reality show, Flavor of Love,[2] where she received the nickname "Hoopz".[3]
In 2008, Alexander also was a contestant another VH1 reality show, I Love Money. After defeating Joshua "Whiteboy" Gallander at the final challenge, she was named the $250,000 winner.[2] She also starred as Kayla in the November 2010 release, Ghetto Stories: The Movie.
Personal life
In 2006, Alexander and rapper Flavor Flav revealed that they had broken up during the reunion of Flavor of Love.[4] She was also formerly engaged to retired basketball player Shaquille O'Neal.[5][6]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Puff, Puff, Pass | Girl Outside Houseboat | |
| 2010 | The Gift | Isha Powell | |
| Ghetto Stories | Kayla | ||
| Convicted | Reporter | Short | |
| 2014 | Basketball Girlfriend | Collette | |
| 2018 | First Lady | Maria | |
| 2019 | First Lady II: Maria's Revenge | Maria | |
| 2020 | Turnt | Donyale Thomas | |
| 2021 | First Lady 3 | Maria | |
| Dymez | Kima | ||
| Against the Ropes | Mercedes | TV movie | |
| 2022 | Stay Fly | Leslie | |
| Circumstances 3 | Agent Miraflores | ||
| Chasing the Ghost | Neveah |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Flavor of Love | Herself | Main Cast: Season 1 |
| 2008 | I Love Money | Herself | Main Cast: Season 1 |
| 2011 | Chronicle | Herself | Episode: "JC's People" |
| 2013 | Celebrity Motor Homes | Herself | Episode: "Shaquille O'Neal, Chad Kroeger and the U.S. Olympic Gymnastic Team" |
Music Videos
| Year | Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Wouldn't Get Far" | The Game featuring Kanye West |
References
- ↑ Goldstein, Meredith (February 3, 2011). "Hoopz is right at home with Shaq". The Boston Globe. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
- 1 2 Realityblurred.com
- ↑ "A Ladies' Man Everyone Fights Over (Published 2006)". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023.
- ↑ February 9, Dontei Wynter-Published; July 19, 2018 at 1:02 pm | Last Updated; Am, 2018 at 9:49 (February 9, 2018). "What Happened to Hoopz and Flavor Flav? Why Did They Breakup?". Earn The Necklace. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Nicole 'Hoopz' Alexander Dishes On TV Series & Breakup With Shaq". Black America Web. July 21, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Nikki "Hoopz" Alexander FINALLY Breaks Down About Breaking Up With Shaq [PHOTOS]". Dallasblack.com. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
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