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Offset Expresses Gratitude For "NCIS" Role: "One Of The Biggest Moves Of My Career"

Offset is beaming about his appearance on Sunday's episode of "NCIS: LA".

For those who don't keep up with NCIS: LA, Offset made his acting debut on this past Sunday's episode. entitled "Alsiyadun". He played the role of Kadri Kashan Khan, an undercover CIA agent monitoring terrorist activity in the Sinai Peninsula. Before the episode aired, one of the show's stars, LL Cool J, saluted the Migos member for his performance and highlighted how significant his contribution was. LL Cool J tweeted, "Proud of my Lil brother making his dreams happen!!! @OffsetYRN‘s acting debut on tomorrow’s episode of #NCISLA!! When you’re in Hip-Hop, some people only expect you to play a gangster or a thug but my man is breaking type!!! This is just the beginning!! I got you bro!"

Offset has been beaming off the high of this new accomplishment. In an Instagram post of himself dressed in costume, he expressed his gratitude for being granted this opportunity, which, apparently, LL was largely responsible for making possible. "Thank you the cast of @ncisla. Thanks @llcoolj for being a man of his word. Thank @ncisdir n Scott who wrote me in the storyline this was one of my biggest moves of my career in my opinion this showed the world that they can’t put me in a box or keep me trapped in one work place thank God also for giving me the opportunity to present another talent of mine and never last is my die hard real fans." 

The Father of Four's performance received great feedback and his music colleagues are commending him in the comment section of his post. DaBaby, Ty Dolla $ign, Macklemore and more congratulated Offset on crossing professional actor off his bucket list. 

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Gabrielle Union Introduces The World To Trans Daughter Zaya

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade both publicly spoke on their 12-year-old daughter Zaya's transition today.

Earlier today, Dwyane Wade appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to discuss his 12-year-old daughter Zaya's transition. He shared the story of when Zaya recently approached him and his wife, Gabrielle Union, to inform them that she no longer wishes to be referenced with male pronouns or identified as Zion. Zaya's decision was met with endless support from her parents, who are now fully dedicated to educating themselves on how to be better allies to the LGBTQ+ community. "So internally it’s our job to one go out and get information, to reach out to every relationship that we have," Wade said on Ellen. "We just tried to figure out as much information as we can to help our child be her best self.”

Now, Union is taking the opportunity to introduce Zaya to the world and commend her. "Meet Zaya," Union captioned a video Zaya speaking to her dad about self-acceptance. "She's compassionate, loving, whip smart and we are so proud of her. It’s Ok to listen to, love & respect your children exactly as they are. Love and light good people." 

Following Wade and Union's public comments regarding Zaya today, they received an outpouring of praise from friends and fellow celebrities. Union took to Twitter to express gratitude for the support and remind everyone that she and her husband are still learning what true allyship entails. She wrote: "Huge huge huge THANK YOU to everyone whose dms I slid into, friends, & family who provided information, resources, love & encouragement. We are humble LGBTQ+ allies with ALOT to learn & grateful for all the support. We encourage yall to check us as needed. Again, thank you!"