Kelly Paul Oubre Jr. known as Kelly Oubre (Tsunami Papi) is a professional basketball player who plays as a small forward. Oubre Jr. is under a $25 million 2-year contract with the National Basketball Association (NBA) team Charlotte Hornets. The team is owned by Ysabell Jordan‘s father, Michael Jordan, a Basketball Hall of Famer.

The New Orleans, Louisiana native, was born on December 9, 1995, to Kelly Oubre Sr and Tonya Coleman Oubre. The 6-feet-6-inch (198 cm) tall Kelly studied at Josh Bush High School, Fort Bend, Texas. Later, he attended the University of Kansas. Kelly played for University’s men’s basketball team Kansas Jayhawks, from 2014 to 2015. He has received All-Newcomer Team honors.

Oubre Jr. has been actively pursuing a better career as an NBA player. He is also earning an impressive sum of wealth from his professional career. But what about Kelly’s personal lifestyle? What is Charlotte Hornets’ small forward relationship status? Look into his love life details in the following sections.

Kelly Oubre Jr’s Love Life With Girlfriend Shylynn Monique

The 27-year-old Kelly is in a blissful romantic relationship with his beloved girlfriend-turned-partner Shylynn Monique, aka Shhy. Oubre Jr’s girlfriend Monique belongs to the fashion and beauty industry and is an entrepreneur.

The NBA's Charlotte Hornets small forward Kelly Oubre Jr's girlfriend Shylynn Monique is the founder of the 'Shhy Beauty.'
Image: The NBA’s Charlotte Hornets small forward Kelly Oubre Jr.’s girlfriend Shylynn Monique is the founder of the ‘Shhy Beauty.’
Source: Instagram @kellyoubrejr

Shylynn is the founder and CEO of the beauty cosmetic brand ‘Shhy Beauty.’ They sell beauty products such as Shhy Beauty Jelly Facial Cleanser, Shhy Beauty Hydrating Shimmer Body Oil, Shhy Beauty Brightening Cream, etc. Shy Beauty’s “mission is to empower and educate others of the strength in embracing your inner beauty and power we hold as individuals.”

Besides, Shylynn is also an active social media user and has a good fan following. She has over 80 thousand followers on her Instagram account. Similarly, Shylynn has 9893 followers and 581.7 thousand followers on her official TikTok account.

The detailed information regarding the NBA player and entrepreneur’s first meeting is unclear. But, as per TMZ, the couple went public regarding their relationship in early 2020 via their Instagram post. However, Kelly has now deleted that revealing post from Instagram.

: The Shhy Beauty CEO Shylynn Monique and NBA player Kelly Oubre Jr have been dating since early 2020
Photo: The Shhy Beauty CEO Shylynn Monique and NBA player Kelly Oubre Jr. have been dating since early 2020
Source: Instagram @shhylynn

On August 9, 2021, sharing images with Kelly on Instagram wishing him on their one-year anniversary, Shylynn wrote, “Chapter 23: Growth Love & Prosperity. To be surrounded by so much love and genuine energy is a blessing. @kellyoubrejr, you’re my center, my breath of fresh air in this chaotic world, lead the way & I’ll always follow. Thank you, God, for another year around the sun, for real love, & for a real family.

One-Step Closer To Walk Down The Wedding Aisle

The former Golden State Warrior player Kelly Oubre Jr. did not wait long to surprise his girlfriend Shylynn by popping the question. He got down to one knee and proposed to Shhy with an engagement ring in December 2020.

The former Golden State Warrior player Kelly Oubre Jr proposed to his girlfriend Shylynn Monique with a heart-shaped diamond engagement ring in December 2020
Picture: The former Golden State Warrior player Kelly Oubre Jr proposed to his girlfriend Shylynn Monique with a heart-shaped diamond engagement ring in December 2020
Source: Instagram @shhylynn

Shylynn revealed her engagement news via an Instagram post flaunting a beautiful heart-shaped diamond ring. The proposal was a surprise for her, and she merrily accepted it, feeling “extremely blessed.”

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Kelly and Shylynn have not yet tied the wedding knot. It seems like the pair will soon exchange vows. However, he claims Shylynn is his wife, which confuses his fans about whether they are privately married or not. Sharing pictures with Shyllynn on May 7, 2022, Kelly wrote, “Why am I so anti? All I have is my wife; she’s my little social butterfly.” Kelly is just naming her ”wife,” and they might still be preparing for the marriage.

Kelly Oubre Jr. and Shylynn Monique Parenting An Adorable Baby Girl

From the romantic union, the former Phoenix Suns player Kelly and his partner Shylynn share a beautiful baby girl. Sharing pictures showcasing her big baby bump, Shylynn shared the news of her pregnancy through an Instagram post on June 3, 2021. She captioned the post saying, “We are divine, match made in Sirius. We defy time, nothing else matters… You’re my true love.”

The former Washington Wizards player Kelly Oubre Jr and his partner Shylynn Monique welcomed their daughter Malibu on May 14, 2021.
Snap: The former Washington Wizards player Kelly Oubre Jr and his partner Shylynn Monique welcomed their daughter Malibu on May 14, 2021
Source: Instagram @kellyoubrejr

Later, on May 14, 2021, Kelly and Shylynn welcomed their daughter Malibu Oubre Monique. Wishing daughter Malibu her 1st birthday, Kelly wrote,

“Malibu: May 14th, 2021, 2:55 PM. I pray to be and supply everything for you that I needed growing up. I hope to inspire and motivate you. To be the best role model, you Superwoman. We’re growing together and learning together hand in hand. I gained a best friend for life in you. Thank you for choosing me, beautiful baby girl.”

Similarly, Kelly shared snaps with Shylynn and their daughter, saying, “Introducing the T$unami’s. To My $oul & My $oulmate, thank you for teaching me what REAL Love is $Till #$hh.” As of now, Kelly and Shylynn are jointly parenting their daughter. Like Victoria Jordan, Malibus also grabs media attention as a celebrity daughter.

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