Nicole Alexander
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.
Nicole Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Hoopz, Nikki |
| Known for | Flavor of Love 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
| Year | Show | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Flavor of Love | Season 1 winner |
| 2008 | I Love Money | Season 1 winner |
| 2010 | Ghetto Stories | Starred as Kayla |
| 2015 | It Takes a Sister | TV series on Oxygen |
References
- Goldstein, Meredith (February 3, 2011). "Hoopz is right at home with Shaq". The Boston Globe. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
- Realityblurred.com
- New York Times
- 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.
- "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.