Zaya is the second youngster that Dwyane and Siohvaughn share. Born on Could 29, 2007, she made headlines after attending the 2019 Delight parade in Miami along with her siblings and stepmom in tow. In February 2020, Wade mentioned Zaya’s gender identification on “The Ellen Degeneres Present.”

“Zaya, our 12-year-old, got here house and mentioned: ‘Hey, so I need to discuss to you guys. I feel going ahead I am able to dwell my fact. And I need to be referenced as ‘she’ and ‘her.’ I’d love for you guys to name me Zaya,'” he informed Ellen DeGeneres.

Since then, Zaya has been open in regards to the challenges and rewards of being out and proud. “There are some highs and a few lows,” she informed Dazed in March. “I imply, numerous consideration equals much more hate, numerous transphobia, and [there is] numerous stress on me, however I am additionally in a position to attain extra folks. The positives of getting such an inclusive platform fully outweigh all the negativity on-line.”