Kehlani’s ex, Javaughn Young-White, has shared a series of text messages between the two on Instagram after the singer was granted a temporary restraining order against him on Friday. Young-White argues that Kehlani was the one who was abusive during their relationship. He’s also seeking custody of their 5-year-old daughter, Adeya.
“I BEGGED YOU to leave me alone, I BEGGED YOU that I didn’t want to speak,” Young-White wrote in one of the alleged messages. “I RAN from your room into the backhouse. You followed me and barged through the door. I asked you REPEATEDLY that I did not want to talk to you. You said ‘YOU HAVE TO SPEAK TO YOUR CO PARENT’ I RAN into the bathroom. I said NO I DONT. PLEASE STOP. I said PLEASE leave me alone. Cause I knew what you were about to do. I said I AM PACKING. You KEPT COMING. YOU wanted us to be homeless in the morning.”
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Kehlani during the 2024 WeHo Pride Parade on June 02, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
Young-White previously made headlines, earlier this month, after TMZ reported on documents in which he appeared to accuse Kehlani of being in a sex cult. Soon afterward, he walked back the remarks and claimed they were put out without his permission by former legal counsel. Kehlani also addressed the drama on Instagram. “What has been published in the media over the past 24 hours is incredibly hurtful, inaccurate, inappropriate, and simply untrue,” they wrote. “I strongly deny any claims that I have put my child in harm’s way, or left my child alone with anyone deemed dangerous or unsafe. I also do not align with any of the allegations made against my former religious community that have been stated in the media.”
Check out the series of messages Young-White shared on Instagram as caught by The Neighborhood Talk above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kehlani on HotNewHipHop.
Kehlani says they are focused on taking care of their daughter after having to debunk allegations they were involved in a sex cult made by their ex-partner, Javaughn Young-White, last week. In a new statement on Instagram, the singer called out people who used their initial silence on the matter against them.
“My silence is focus,” they wrote. “I am focused on my daughter. I’m tired of my silence being framed as anything but. My daughter and the work I have to continue, so her life remains as wonderful as it is, is my focus.” From there, Kehlani further clarified that they have no ill will toward the people spreading the accusation. They concluded: “I have no ill wishes even for those who have ill wishes towards me. I’m a mother first and foremost, and a person who believes in God.” Reports of Young-White making the allegations initially surfaced in a report from TMZ, which cited his custody filing.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 24: Kehlani performs during the Crash Album Release Party on June 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
He later came out and shot down the claims and argued his former legal council put out the statement without his permission. “Before filing, the information regarding Priest Neto and his church was circulated to me by parties of priority. I am now aware that these parties were attempting to use allegations and vocabulary to escalate their own disputes within the church. As of today, these parties no longer align with their allegations. Understandably, I was not aware of this at the time,” he wrote in one statement. “When I was presented with the allegations against Neto and his church, my daughter was no longer affiliated. However, I was still deeply distressed about the direct care of my child. From my perspective, I was being told the consequences of alarming decision-making that could have ended quite differently.”
Kehlani Speaks Out On Allegations
Kehlani releases new statement:
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Last week, Kehlani’s world (which unfortunately includes their family life) was rocked when their ex Javaughn Young-White reportedly filed for full custody.
In Young-White’s supposed paperwork, her suggested that the “Next 2 U” singer was involved with a cult, which TMZ mistakenly reported was a sex cult. After Kehlani issued a short response to the claims, they then requested privacy. But users online begun to use their subsequent silence against them. Today (August 11), Kehlani clapped back to critics by way of their Instagram Stories.
“My silence is focus,” they wrote. “I am focused on my daughter. I’m tired of my silence being framed as anything by. My daughter and the work I have to continue, so her life remains as wonderful as it is, is my focus.”
Kehlani ended the note, writing: “I have no ill wishes even for those who have ill wishes towards me. I’m a mother first and foremost, and a person who believes in God.”
Days ago, Kehlani’s ex and father to their daughter, Javaughn Young-White, expressed regret over the claims he made in an updated statement posted to his own Instagram page (which you can read here).
Read Kehlani’s full statement below.
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At this time, it is unclear if the former couple have reached a custody agreement.
Javaughn Young-White, who shares a daughter with Kehlani, says he regrets the accusations he made stemming from his attempt at getting custody from the singer. He had claimed that they were involved in a cult and endangering their daughter. TMZ quickly picked up on the story, earlier this week. In the new statement, Young-White explains: “These documents contained general recollections from my initial consultation with my aforementioned rep. They were filed with choice language I didn’t okay. I regret they were included.” From there, he brought up the Regla de Ocha religion specifically, with which Kehlani was previously associated.
“Before filing, the information regarding Priest Neto and his church was circulated to me by parties of priority. I am now aware that these parties were attempting to use allegations and vocabulary to escalate their own disputes within the church. As of today, these parties no longer align with their allegations. Understandably, I was not aware of this at the time,” he further claims. “When I was presented with the allegations against Neto and his church, my daughter was no longer affiliated. However, I was still deeply distressed about the direct care of my child. From my perspective, I was being told the consequences of alarming decision-making that could have ended quite differently.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 24: Kehlani visits SiriusXM Studios on June 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Quickly following the initial reports, Kehlani responded to the accusations on their Instagram page. “What has been published in the media over the past 24 hours is incredibly hurtful, inaccurate, inappropriate, and simply untrue,” they wrote. “I strongly deny any claims that I have put my child in harm’s way, or left my child alone with anyone deemed dangerous or unsafe. I also do not align with any of the allegations made against my former religious community that have been stated in the media.”
Kehlani and Young-White welcomed their 5-year-old daughter, Adeya Nomi, back in 2019, but split up only a year later. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kehlani on HotNewHipHop.
On August 5, Kehlani found themselves caught up in a media storm they had no idea was brewing. The “Next 2 U” singer’s ex and their daughter’s (Adeya Nomi) father, Javaughn Young-White, reportedly filed for legal custody.
But it was what Young-White alleged in the filing documents in what had the potential to tear the blended family apart. Young-White claimed Kehlani was involved in a cult and feared for their daughter’s safety. By August 7, both parents had slammed the exaggerated headlines (specifically TMZ) surrounding Young-White’s claim.
Yesterday (August 9), Young-White shared another statement to his official Instagram page. In the post, he acknowledged that he “deeply regrets” insinuating that Kehlani was involved in a cult. He also doubled down on that fact that his initial statement, submitted by way of his former counsel, was “never approved for submission.”
Read his full statement below.
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Prior, Kehlani addressed the allegations in their Instagram Stories. “What has been published in the media over the past 24 hours is incredibly hurtful, inaccurate, inappropriate, and simply untrue,” they wrote. “I strongly deny any claims that I have put my child in harm’s way, or left my child alone with anyone deemed dangerous or unsafe. I also do not align with any of the allegations made against my former religious community that have been stated in the media.”
Javaughn Young-White, the father of Kehlani’s daughter, has demanded a retraction from TMZ after the outlet reported that he accused the singer of being in a sex cult while seeking full custody of their daughter. Instead, Young-White says his legal filing was still incomplete and he has since hired new counsel to assist him in the case.
“I never said that I think Santeria is a sex cult. Nor did I say that my daughter is in a sex cult,” he began in a statement on Instagram. “That’s factually incorrect and I think it’s disgusting that TMZ would exploit a child’s image like that. Further, I have not been made aware of any court ordered mediation as of writing this per the account of TMZ. Personally, I would love for TMZ to justify to me, the father, how they came up with this narrative. The TMZ article sensationalized aspects of what was said while simultaneously breaching my confidentiality. Further, the filing of my case was incomplete and did not have my authorization by error of counsel. I am no longer represented by the aforementioned counsel. There will be an amended filing soon which will illustrate the full range of my concern.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 18: Kehlani performs at Stormzy’s ‘This Is. What We Mean Day’ during All Points East Festival 2023 at Victoria Park on August 18, 2023, in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
Kehlani also addressed the wild accusations in a statement on Instagram. “What has been published in the media over the past 24 hours is incredibly hurtful, inaccurate, inappropriate, and simply untrue,” they wrote. “I strongly deny any claims that I have put my child in harm’s way, or left my child alone with anyone deemed dangerous or unsafe. I also do not align with any of the allegations made against my former religious community that have been stated in the media.” Check out Young-White’s full statement below.
It turns out that neither Kehlani nor Young-White are happy with how their legal situation has been covered in the media.
In a written statement shared on their Instagram Story last night (August 6), Kehlani wrote:
“What has been published in the media over the past 24 hours is incredibly hurtful, inaccurate, inappropriate, and simply untrue. I wanted to take the time to ensure that I responded to these accusations from a calm and considered space rather than a reactive one.
I strongly deny any claims that I have put my child in harm’s way, or left my child alone with anyone deemed dangerous or unsafe. I also do not align with any of the allegations made against my former religious community that have been stated in the media.
I have always taken great care to ensure that my child remains protected and safe at all times. My child and my commitment to motherhood have always been my sole driving forces in this life and will always remain so.
This is who I am and what I have always been focused on.
This is a legal, private, familial matter that will be handled accordingly, and I will now be taking space for my own personal well-being and, most importantly, for the well-being of my child.
Thank you for your support and for respecting our privacy.
I will not be commenting further and will let the legal due process take place.
-Kehlani.”
Then, in a statement shared in an Instagram post, Young-White tagged TMZ and wrote:
“I never said that I think Santeria is a sex cult. Nor did I say that my daughter is in a sex cult. That’s factually incorrect and I think it’s disgusting that TMZ would exploit a child’s image like that. Further, I have not been made aware of any court ordered mediation as of writing this per the account of TMZ. Personally, I would love for TMZ to justify to me, the father, how they came up with this narrative.
The TMZ article sensationalized aspects of what was said while simultaneously breaching my confidentiality. Further, the filing of my case was incomplete and did not have my authorization by error of counsel. I am no longer represented by the aforementioned counsel. There will be an amended filing soon which will illustrate the full range of my concern.
I do not need to paint an unfair image of my co-parent for my justifiable feelings to be respected by the court of law. This unfortunate trauma only increases the obstacles in ensuring my child’s wellbeing.
For now, I am hoping to clear the discrepancies made by TMZ. I hope to see a formal retraction and apology.
Sincerely,
Javaughn Young-White.”
TMZ has not yet responded to Kehlani and Young-White’s posts.
Co-parenting isn’t always smooth sailing, and new court documents suggest that Kehlani and her ex, Javaugn Young-White, have been navigating rocky waters. The acclaimed singer has recently captivated audiences with her vocal support of a ceasefire in Palestine, encouraging her peers to boldly speak out on political issues. As praise began to roll in from those who agreed with her views, a shocking personal life twist emerged after Young-White filed a lawsuit against Kehlani regarding their five-year-old daughter, Adeya Nomi.
Young-White, a musician, and Kehlani Parrish reportedly began dating in 2018 when they were said to have met or worked together. Adeya would arrive in March 2019, but the couple decided to end their relationship only a few months later. Details regarding their breakup were kept close to the vest, yet, in interviews, Kehlani suggested that she and Young-White were a healthy balance.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 18: Kehlani headlines the west stage at All Points East Festival 2023 at Victoria Park on August 18, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gus Stewart/Redferns)
“I have a 2-year-old daughter…She’s the best. Me and her dad are like really, really close friends, and the decision to start a family was really easy for us because we both believed in each other’s ability to be good parents,” the singer said back in 2021. “We just focus on being a team, honestly, and when I was able to tell him I’ve come to newer terms with my sexuality and he’s super, super, super supportive,” the singer said.
However, it was recently announced that Young-White is taking the mother of his daughter to court. In his lawsuit, he is asking for full custody of Adeya, alleging that Kehlani belongs to a cult led by an abuser who is helping to keep the little girl from her father. Kehlani has yet to answer these accusations. We also recognize that Young-White has made further allegations on social media, including claiming Kehlani practices Santeria and lies about his sexuality. The singer revealed that she was a lesbian years ago and stated that the father of her child was bisexual. For this breakdown, we will focus on some of the more scathing claims made by Young-White in court documents only in his plea to gain guardianship.
To begin, Young-White shone a light on how Adeya entered the world. “Adeya was born through a home birth orchestrated by what I would describe as a cult that she belongs in,” the documents read. “The main reason that I am filing this petition is that [Kehlani] has been involved in this cult for the past few years and it appears that this cult controls her actions and her behavior, including when it comes to the upbringing of our daughter.”
Throughout the paperwork, Kehlani’s mental state is underscored. Young-White is adamant that the singer is being manipulated or controlled in her “cult” environment, making it difficult for him to see or spend time with Adeya. He is also asking the court to require Kehlani to undergo a psychological examination to determine if she is mentally fit to care for their daughter.
Javaughn Says His Name Isn’t On Daughter’s Birth Certificate
Because Adeya wasn’t born in a medical facility, there were issues regarding her birth certificate and legal documents. “Due to the fact that Adeya was born in a home and not in a conventional setting like a hospital, my name is not on Adeya’s birth certificate,” he wrote. Since Adeya was born, he has requested Kehlani amend the paperwork to show he is her father. However, Young-White added he can’t get an answer from Kehlani regarding when and if that will happen. Moreover, the guitarist asserts he isn’t even sure if Adeya has a Social Security number, suggesting that Kehlani will not communicate with him. Young-White admitted that there was a time when he would accompany Kehlani on tour and care for their daughter.
The Alleged Cult Leader Said Javaughn Would Kill His Daughter
Regarding this alleged cult Kehlani is a part of, Young-White explained that he hasn’t been able to have much contact with Adeya because of an alleged “vision” the group’s leader had. “For example, the cult leader, who goes by the name of Neto, convinced Respondent that he had a vision that I was a danger to our daughter and would kill her.” He said Neto told Kehlani that Young-White would harm the little girl and “banned Respondent from allowing me to see Adeya.” There are also allegations that “religious ceremonies” are being performed on or around Adeya, and during those times, “no one is allowed to be in the room.”
Javaughn Claims The Cult Leader Was Accused Of Sexual Assault
More about Neto is sure to surface in the coming weeks, but Young-White is ensuring that his perspective of the purported cult leader is included in the lawsuit. The musician stated that Neto has “numerous accusations of committing sexual assault” involving young girls and adult women. This is an obvious concern if true, with Young-White stressing that “random strangers” have been set in place to look after Adeya when Kehlani is busy. These people reportedly include Neto and other members of the alleged cult.
Young-White also mentions a woman associated with the cult who he knows as “Messiah.” According to him, Messiah is one of several members of the cult who have been allowed to bathe and sleep in a bed with Adeya. He further said in the documents that Messiah uses psychedelic drugs while taking baths with his daughter.
As previously stated, Young-White is petitioning the court for full custody of his and Kehlani’s five-year-old daughter. He also wants her name legally changed to “Adeya Parrish Young-White” and wants evidence of the girl’s Social Security card and birth certificate records. The musician also wants his name added to Adeya’s birth certificate. “I am not here to disparage [Kehlani]. However, the environment that she has created for herself is not the type of environment that a child should be living, and therefore, I bring myself to the mercy and wisdom of the Court to save my daughter before it is too late.”
It was also emphasized that Young-White attempted to come to a resolution without going to court. However, he claims Kehlani “resorts to disparaging me online to her millions of social media followers” rather than “addressing [his] feelings” head-on. Kehlani has not publicly responded to the claims, but her friends have taken to social media to defend her name.
The father of Kehlani’s baby, Javaughn Young-White, wants full custody of their daughter amid concerns that the singer is involved in a “sex cult,” according to court documents obtained by TMZ. He claims the singer has been under the thumb of a cult leader who has faced numerous sexual assault accusations. Young-White argues the entire situation puts their 5-year-old Adeya Nomi at risk of serious abuse. It’s unclear where Young-White is coming up with these accusations of an alleged sex cult. Another concern he voices is Kehlani’s busy tour schedule, following the release of her fourth studio album, Crash, which dropped back in June.
Fans may recognize Adeya as, over the years, Kehlani has shared adorable pictures of her on their Instagram page. The two welcomed Adeya back in 2019 but broke up just a year later.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 20: Kehlani performs on Day 2 of the 2023 Sol Blume Festival at Discovery Park on August 20, 2023, in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images)
The concerns come after Kehlani recently posted a series of videos on TikTok explaining the evolution of their sexuality. “I was bisexual my entire life, and then I came out as a lesbian almost four years ago now,” they said. “But when I realized, recently actually, all of the f–king elevation in my life that has come from de-centering men in every f–king area of it … when I prioritized women and also just centered myself and women? When all the bad b—hes decide what planet we’re going to after we f–k this one, invite me, because I will thrive.”
In other Kehlani news, they faced backlash on social media over the weekend for posing for a photo with Chris Brown. Fans were upset considering the history of misconduct allegations Brown has faced in addition to his crude response to Kehlani’s suicide attempt in 2016. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kehlani on HotNewHipHop.
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