Toni Braxton's Graduation Outfit Sparks Controversy

Toni Braxton attended her son Diezel Braxton-Lewis's graduation from Howard University's Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, where her bold, sheer black outfit sparked controversy online over its appropriateness for the occasion. Critics accused her of upstaging her son, while supporters defended her fashion choice as consistent with her style. Diezel, who overcame an early autism diagnosis, has pursued acting and modeling, performed at the Apollo Theater, and will participate in the British American Drama Academy’s summer intensive. The graduation was attended by Braxton's ex-husband, older son, and mother, emphasizing the family's support. Braxton publicly celebrated Diezel's achievements and continued to express pride in his accomplishments. Despite social media backlash, she remained focused on commemorating her son's milestone.