Ashanti, who’s rumoured to be expecting her first child in the coming months, has shared much of her personal life with the public throughout her career as an R&B star. Understandably, she’s choosing to keep her baby bump under wraps while rumours fly, though she’s still full of energy as she performs some of her biggest hits on stage. Her most famous relationship was with Nelly – the alleged father of her unborn baby – who she initially dated two decades ago. Now, the pair is poised to start a family together as they both continue to expand their creative resumes.
Interestingly, Hollywood Unlocked CEO Jason Lee revealed on today’s (April 10) episode of his podcast that another famous artist once had Ashanti on his arm. 35-year-old Joyner Lucas spent some time romancing the “Happy” hitmaker, though their time together was kept out of the spotlight. “It was dope,” the rapper said without hesitation when asked how his time with Ashanti was. “She’s a really dope person, she’s sweet, amazing,” he calmly praised his ex.
In the clip above, Lee asks his guest to spill on how he and Ashanti linked up. “I’m a private motherf**ker,” Lucas stated, “but what I will say is that she’s an amazing person. I know she was really excited to be a mom.” The two artists apparently spoke about the idea of one day having a family together, but the episode preview showed some hesitation from Lucas when asked if he was in love with the black-haired beauty. The eight-year age gap between them indicates that the Massachusetts native is a fan of older women, which he confirmed. “You’re a Leo, a lion – you want the cougar,” Lee astrologically theorized.
Tap into Jason Lee’s full-length interview with Joyner Lucas above. Are you feeling the MC’s recent Not Now, I’m Busy LP? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Odell Beckham Jr., the electrifying wide receiver, is renowned for his jaw-dropping catches. However, it’s not only in the NFL that he’s made these. In fact, most certainly owing to his good looks, Beckham’s love life is often a huge topic in the media. The Super Bowl champion is quite popular for his high-profile romances, and most recently, Odell Beckham Jr. has been romantically linked to Kim Kardashian. As the pair are yet to confirm or deny these claims, this has only fueled the rumors even more. Nonetheless, he’s been involved with a handful of notable names as well. From the confirmed love stories to the speculations, let’s unravel the romantic history of one of the NFL’s most celebrated players.
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 15: Kris Jenner and Khloe Kardashian are seen on June 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Long before Odell Beckham Jr. was associated with Kim Kardashian, he and Khloe sparked dating speculations. These rumors surfaced after they were spotted at Drake’s Memorial Day Party in 2016. TMZ revealed that Khloe and Odell had engaged in some flirtatious interactions with each other. Photos taken from the event also captured moments of shared laughter. Moreover, Khloe was positioned between his legs, while he affectionately had his arm draped around her. However, Khloe shut it all down with a tweet, writing: “TWIMC: Sorry to burst your bubble. When a couple drinks, a little flirting and an invasion of privacy collide things may look crazy.” She followed up with the message, “However… this ain’t that and that ain’t this.”
Zendaya
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 28: Odell Beckham Jr. and Zendaya attend New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder game at Madison Square Garden on November 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)
Another prominent dating rumor came when Odell Beckham Jr. was linked with Zendaya. In June 2016, reports emerged of the two getting cozy at a Grammy Awards afterparty. Despite the speculations, the actress clarified to TMZ that there was no romantic involvement between them. She even referred to the Super Bowl champion as her “homie.” A few months later, the pair attracted attention once again when they were spotted sitting courtside at a New York Knicks basketball game at Madison Square Garden.
BERMUDA DUNES, CA – APRIL 14: Odell Beckham Jr. (L) and Amber Rose attends Midnight Garden After Dark at the NYLON Estate on April 14, 2017 in Bermuda Dunes, California. (Photo by Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for NYLON Media)
Odell Beckham Jr. has been rumored to have been in a romantic relationship with Amber Rose several times. In 2015, the two sparked dating rumors when TMZ reported that the couple had been going on dates and texted frequently. Although rumors subsequently died down, they were rekindled when Page Six disclosed that the duo made a joint entrance at Nylon’s Midnight Garden Party during the Coachella Valley Music Awards in 2017.
Polyxeni Ferfeli
The footballer once again grabbed headlines in 2017 due to speculations surrounding his romance with Greek model Polyxeni Ferfeli. The pair were captured in Cancun that year, just before Beckham had to return to training camp. Although it was short-lived, the two allegedly dated for a while. Their relationship reportedly came to an end in 2018. However, before then, the NFL star was seen in a video sleeping in her bed, which caused a stir.
Odell Beckham Jr. briefly found stability in his relationship with model and actress Lauren Wood. Although it is not known when they started dating, the couple became Instagram official in 2019. A few months later, they graced the red carpet together at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. The couple joyfully shared the news of their impending parenthood in 2021 and welcomed their son Zydn Beckham in February, 2022. Despite their initial bliss, TMZ revealed that Beckham and Wood decided to part ways sometime in 2023.
Kim Kardashian
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 24: Kim Kardashian attends KKW Beauty launch at ULTA Beauty on October 24, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for ULTA Beauty / KKW Beauty)
In September 2023, Odell Beckham’s name surfaced in connection with reality TV star Kim Kardashian. According to an insider speaking to PEOPLE, the duo was “hanging out casually,” frequently spending time in group settings due to their mutual acquaintances. The rumor mill on this has only furthered, as new reports suggest that they’re in fact, “getting serious.”
Future has a pretty extensive dating history, something you might assume quite easily if you listen to his music. However, as infamous as it is, apparently people have the wrong impression of exactly how the timeline or the partners themselves fit into it. Moreover, a new Instagram post emerged online recently that details eight partners in his life, including Ciara, Naomi Campbell, Blac Chyna, and more. When the Atlanta trap icon saw this, he couldn’t resist the chance to prove people wrong and set the record straight. In the comments section of this post, he simply dropped a “cap” emoji, although it’s still quite unclear what exact aspect of this recap he took issue with.
Regardless, we can’t blame this page for trying their best to detail Future’s alleged relationship history. After all, there’s not too much discussion on that right now, which is either a good or bad thing depending on how much you like his music and are interested in his dating life. On the former of those options, Fewtch is building a lot of hype and anticipation for his upcoming collab album with Metro Boomin. Of course, the two worked together extensively in the past and bring out the best in each other, so it’s no surprise that fans are begging for it.
Furthermore, a lot of discussion around Future right now surrounds his dominance and artistry in the game, and the strides he’s making to stay on that wave. Still, this means that those interested in his romantic exploits have to look back on past flings and look for new context on older happenings. For example, that’s something we recently did specifically regarding the “I Serve The Base” MC’s relationship with Lori Harvey and its alleged timeline. Maybe he will drop in our comments section one of these days to clarify any confusion.
Jokes aside, the most high-profile boo that the 40-year-old ever had was Ciara, who’s currently with Russell Wilson. That is still a topic of conflict, despite their family dynamic playing out nicely when it comes to his son with the singer. We’ll see how this keeps manifesting in toxic but surely addictive music. For more news and the latest updates on Future, log back into HNHH.
