Damson Idris Sparks Backlash With “PAWGs Need Love Too” Shirt, But Here’s the Truth About His Love Life
Damson Idris is trending for all the wrong reasons.
The Black actor set social media on fire after posting a photo of himself wearing a T-shirt that read: “PAWGs need love too.” For those unfamiliar, “PAWG” is slang for a voluptuous White woman. And almost instantly, fans began questioning what the message really meant.
Many of Damson’s followers were shocked that the rising star would wear a shirt that appears to suggest a preference for dating White women. But the backlash hit especially hard among Black women, who make up the core of his fan base. On social media, some accused him of “switching up,” while others said the shirt felt disrespectful and dismissive.
The reaction was swift and emotional.
“Why would he wear that?” one fan wrote. “This feels like a slap in the face.”
Others went even further, speculating that the shirt might signal a change in his dating life.
Which brings us to the question everyone started asking: Is Damson Idris still with Lori Harvey? And did this T-shirt mean he has moved on to a ‘snow bunny’?
Media Take Out did what we do best and asked around.
And here is what we can confirm.
Despite the rumors swirling online, Damson Idris is still very much dating Lori Harvey. According to sources close to the couple, the two rang in the New Year together in Thailand, spending the holiday side by side. Insiders tell us the relationship is still solid and that there has been no breakup behind the scenes.
So no, the shirt does not mean he has dropped Lori.
Still, that did not stop the internet from exploding.
For many fans, the issue was not just about who Damson dates. It was about symbolism. In a culture where Black women often feel overlooked or disrespected by successful Black men in the public eye, the message on the shirt struck a nerve. Critics said it reinforced a narrative they are tired of seeing, while others argued it was just a joke and not that deep.
But in today’s climate, especially for a star whose audience is largely Black women, perception matters.
And right now, perception is not on his side.
What makes the timing even more interesting is that Damson is stepping into the biggest chapter of his career.
The actor recently wrapped filming on a highly anticipated biopic about jazz legend Miles Davis, a role that is expected to elevate him into a new tier of Hollywood leading men. Even bigger, Media Take Out has learned that Damson has been cast as the new Black Panther in upcoming Marvel films, a move that places him squarely in the center of one of the most culturally significant franchises in the world.
In other words, all eyes are on him.
Which is why something as small as a T-shirt has now become a major talking point.
Fans who have supported Damson from his early days are watching closely, especially as he transitions into blockbuster territory. Some are disappointed. Some are defending him. And others are simply waiting to see if he addresses the controversy directly.
For now, one thing is clear: Damson Idris is still with Lori Harvey, and the couple remains intact despite the online chatter. Whether the shirt was meant as humor, provocation, or just a fashion statement, it has clearly touched a nerve.
And in the world of celebrity, sometimes a single outfit is all it takes to start a full-blown cultural conversation.