Putting together different security footage from around the home on the day of the raid, she showed a video of how intense the raid was on her Instagram.
In the video, viewers can see a number of tanks and military vehicles approach the house.
Agents dressed in tactical gear and carrying assault rifles rush to the home.
There are even drones flying over the house.
One of the agents appears to lower a security camera to the ground so it can’t capture any footage.
One of Diddy’s Sons Had a Gun Pointed at the Back of His Head
She alleged that Justin had several laser points on his chest from the assault rifles that the agents were pointing at him.
Christian was pushed up against the wall and had a gun pointed at the back of his head while he was being handcuffed.
All this was happening while there were tanks outside the house.
Misa reminded everyone that it was rare for Black men to leave these types of situations alive.
Because of the excessive use of force, Misa hired Jeffrey Lichtman to represent Justin.
He’s investigating whether the agents used excessive force or not based on the terms of the search warrant.
Why Was Diddy’s Home Raided? Sex Trafficking and Other Charges
Homeland Security Investigations was at Diddy’s home in the first place because of an ongoing investigation into sex trafficking, among other charges.
Diddy has faced several charges recently, with most of them concerning sexual assault.
Several women have come forward and said that Diddy had harmed them during an intimate encounter.
The singer, Cassie, also sued Diddy for physical abuse on top of sexual assault.
Back in 2023, another woman alleged that Diddy and some other men had all assaulted her as a group.
Even a male music producer came forward last February to claim that Diddy had made him engage with others in an intimate manner against his will.
These charges, along with those made by Rodney Jones, are part of the reason for the raid in the first place.
Rodney, according to The Independent, has accused Diddy of having minors at his parties where sexual activity and the use of illegal substances were happening.
He claimed he had video evidence that showed just how illegal these parties Diddy hosted became.
Diddy’s attorneys have said these accusations aren’t true and are just made up.
Ashanti has spent years in the spotlight, but she managed to keep a dark part of her life completely hidden. Many people don’t know that she had a longtime stalker whom she struggled for years just to stay safe from.
But what exactly happened between Ashanti and her stalker? The truth about his identity and the terrifying situation she went through because of him is honestly shocking, so let’s get into it.
In 2009, Ashanti and her family had no idea that their lives were about to change forever. According to The New York Post, that May, a man named Devar Hurd began sending extremely inappropriate texts to Ashanti’s mom and manager, Tina Douglas. Devar reportedly sent one message to Ashanti’s father, but all of the other disturbing texts were sent to Tina.
In the first message, he flirtatiously told her to let Ashanti know that he was on his way home from work. But even though he acted like he was a family friend, that couldn’t have been further from the truth. Devar was a total stranger, which made his second message even creepier.
The following day, he texted a photo of his private parts to Tina and wrote that the picture was “for the ladies.” At the time, she didn’t realize that he had a delusional obsession with her, Ashanti, and Ashanti’s sister, Kenashia. But what happened next was seriously alarming.
Tina told Devar to stop texting her, but he continued sending increasingly concerning messages anyway. After he explained how attracted he was to Ashanti in very explicit details, he sent another text that revealed just how scary the situation actually was. The next messages Tina received from Devar were pictures of Ashanti’s car and the family’s house.
Ashanti Had to Face Her Stalker in Court
After the police were contacted, they were able to find him before things escalated even more. Devar was arrested in July 2009 and charged with stalking and harassment. But unfortunately, the real-life nightmare he’d put Ashanti and her family through still wasn’t over.
According to CBS News, Tina found herself face-to-face with Devar that December, when she testified at his trial. He truly didn’t believe that anything he had done was wrong or had crossed a line at all. During Devar’s testimony, he argued that all of the texts he had sent, including the inappropriate photos, had been welcomed.
Thankfully, the jury found him guilty, and he was convicted of both criminal charges. But what happened at his sentencing hearing was absolutely bizarre.
In February 2010, the New York Daily Newsreported that Devar had been sentenced to two years in jail. But apparently, the judge hadn’t planned on putting him behind bars at all, and the reason why was honestly unbelievable.
Judge Thomas Farber claimed that he wanted Devar to attend a program to address his alleged mental illnesses. He was initially only going to put him on probation. But because his family had relocated to another state, Judge Farber had no choice but to give him jail time.
Ultimately, the judge also decided to revoke Devar’s license to carry firearms at his sentencing hearing. But because Devar had technically been serving time for several months, he ended up being released in 2011. What happened next was seriously nerve-racking.
Davar Began Sending Disturbing Tweets
According to The New York Post, Devar was arrested again in July 2013. Even though the court had granted Ashanti and her family orders of protection that stated he wasn’t allowed to contact them, that wasn’t enough to stop him.
It turns out that Devar had been sending Ashanti and her family super disturbing tweets for months. He reportedly used at least two different accounts on Twitter to send them over a hundred explicit messages. But that wasn’t the only way he had violated the protection orders.
After Devar was arrested, he confessed to police that he had also gone to a party that he knew Ashanti’s sister would be attending. He revealed that once he saw Kenashia there, he walked right up to her and took a photo with her.
Clearly, he hadn’t learned anything from the two years he’d spent behind bars for stalking the family the first time. On top of dealing with another round of Devar’s stalking, Ashanti and her family were once again called to testify against him in court. During his trial the following year, Ashanti admitted that once she realized Devar was at it again, she and her family were downright terrified.
CTV Newsreported that Ashanti had hired additional security guards to protect herself and her family from Devar. She explained that they were worried because they didn’t know what he was going to do next.
But in Devar’s opinion, none of his actions could be viewed as even slightly harmful. Devar represented himself during the trial, which meant he was able to cross-examine Ashanti. He claimed that since she hadn’t blocked his Twitter accounts, she must have been fine with what he had sent.
Ashanti Stood Her Ground in Court
Ashanti didn’t need to justify why she hadn’t blocked Devar, but she explained herself anyway. She argued that no matter what he believed, he had still violated the protection orders by communicating with her and her family.
Ashanti hadn’t realized the profiles belonged to Devar because they didn’t include any identifying information about him. She also mentioned that the police told her not to block his social media accounts.
Devar admitted to sending all of the tweets, which he claimed were about his supposed consensual relationship with Ashanti. It seemed like the trial should have easily resulted in a guilty verdict, especially since he had already served time in jail for stalking Ashanti and her family before. But what happened next was completely unexpected.
Page Sixreported that one of the jurors got sick while discussing Devar’s verdict, which resulted in a mistrial. In 2015, the second trial took place. Unfortunately, it also ended in a way that didn’t offer any protection or help to Ashanti and her family.
At Devar’s second trial, the jury found him guilty of nine lesser charges. They couldn’t come to an agreement about the more serious stalking charge, which led to yet another frustrating mistrial.
In March 2016, the family was forced to confront Devar in the courtroom for a third time. Justice was finally served. He was found guilty of stalking in the second degree, which was a huge relief for Ashanti and her family.
According to the website Rap-Up, Ashanti shared an emotional message on her Instagram after the guilty verdict was announced. She wrote that it was a blessing that the case had finally come to an end and thanked her followers for their prayers and support. Ashanti also encouraged other women in similar situations to be brave and stay strong.
Devar Was Released in March 2017
Later that month, TMZrevealed that Devar had been sentenced to 16 months to 4 years in prison. Not only that but after his eventual release, a new restraining order would be in effect. Once Devar was done with his sentence, he would be forbidden from contacting Ashanti and her family for five years.
But even though it seemed like good news that he would be behind bars again, there was one shocking detail that could change everything. Devar had already been sitting in prison for nearly 3 years while his trials were going on, and he would most likely get credit for all of the time he’d served. That meant he could possibly be released right after receiving his sentence.
However, according to the details of his court records that were published on the CaseTextwebsite, he wasn’t able to immediately walk free. But he didn’t have to spend very long behind bars, especially considering the severity of his criminal charges and how long he repeatedly stalked Ashanti and her family.
Ultimately, Devar was released in March 2017, not even a full year after he was sentenced. It doesn’t look like he’s made any major headlines since then. Hopefully, he’s left Ashanti and her family alone once and for all.
It’s honestly crazy that Ashanti had a stalker for several years, and somehow managed to keep the scary ordeal basically out of the public eye. It’s awful that she and her family struggled to feel safe because of Devar’s creepy and delusional obsession, but hopefully, they never have to deal with him again.
Photo credits: Staci Felker/Instagram and Miranda Lambert/Instagram
Sure, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton are both remarried and are allegedly happy now. But after their messy divorce, Miranda had an affair with a married man—Evan Felker—and you won’t believe what his wife had to say about it.
US Weekly shared a timeline of how this all played out, which was crazy.
Miranda Lambert Had an Affair With a Married Man, Evan Felker
In April 2018, Us Weekly reported that Evan and Miranda “connected” when he opened for her Livin’ Like Hippies tour. A source revealed that Evan and Miranda were “very much involved,” and their affair “just happened” while they were on the road.
As it turns out, Miranda and Evan’s affair included cheating in every direction, as Us Weekly confirmed that Miranda was supposedly still “dating” her then-boyfriend, Anderson East.
Us Weekly then revealed what Staci thought about this insane situation. She had been married to Evan for almost three years, and the source admitted Staci was “devastated” by his betrayal.
It even sounded like Evan got stone cold with his heartbroken wife because one of his “insiders” told Us Weekly that Evan filed for divorce before Staci did. Insiders also alleged that Evan “ghosted” Staci after the cheating scandal broke, and she had to learn about this through a “local newspaper.”
Us Weekly obtained bits and pieces about the breakup from other unnamed sources, and it was hard to know who to believe.
Evan’s Wife, Staci, Was Blindsided When He ‘Went on Tour and He Did Not Come Home’
The most shocking side of the story came from a source who claimed that Staci was trying to get pregnant before Evan left to go on tour with Miranda. This source also alleged that there were no “marital problems” between Staci and Evan, so she was thoroughly blindsided when Evan “went on tour and he did not come home.”
But there always seems to be another source throwing shade, and Us Weekly claimed that an insider dished that Staci and Evan were having “relationship issues.”
Staci took to social media in April 2018 and shared her heartbreak in an emotional Instagram Story. Staci captioned a sad selfie with the caption, “PSA: If Staci Felker can make it through this week, so can you.”
Four months after Us Weekly reported that Evan “started dating Miranda,” they confirmed that Evan and Staci’s divorce was finalized. Hold on to your cowboy hats because the timing gets crazier after this.
Miranda Married Brendan Mcloughlin After a Few Months
Just one week later, Miranda proclaimed in an interview that she was “happily single” again. Five months later, Miranda met a younger cop who was doing crowd control during her performance in New York City, and she ended up marrying Brendan McLoughlin after dating him for only a few months.
That’s great for Miranda and Brendan. But what happened to Evan, and even more importantly, to his jilted wife, Staci?
While Staci was probably the classiest person in this lowdown cheating scandal, she revealed her sassy side in March 2019. One of her Instagram followers decided to hit Staci up with a loaded question during an Instagram Story Q&A, and Staci delivered one heck of an answer.
Staci admitted that she’d held her tongue about Miranda’s wedding for over a year, but now, it was time to speak up.
She replied, “I did think [Miranda’s] dress was really pretty, and I wish she would call me and tell me how it was so easy for her to get over my ex because it hasn’t been so easy for me.” You go, girl!
Evan and Stacy Reunited and Welcomed a Baby Girl
Fast-forward to June 2020, and things were looking up for Staci on social media. While she played coy about the details, her fans and followers were delighted to read Staci’s Instagram post about cooking a delicious meal for a “quarantine date night.” So… who was the lucky fella?
All true believers in love were delighted to hear that Evan and Staci found their way back to each other.
In March 2022, People.com reported even more surprising news about the couple because Staci had secretly given birth to a baby girl named Evangelina in 2021, and she and Evan had another baby on the way!
Evan Released a Book and Said, ‘I Found Sobriety and Recovery …’
We’ll give Evan the last word since he had the most explaining to do. In August 2020, Evan released a book called Red Dirt, in which he revealed the shocking way he changed his life for the better.
Evan wrote, “First and foremost, I found sobriety and recovery, and I stepped away from the road and got a clearer view of the world,” and Evan added, “I got back to just being me.”
Evan admitted for his whole adult life, “Music was the only thing I thought about.” He finally sorted it all out, and now Staci and Evan have a beautiful family and a great love to show for it.
Pierce Brosnan was once a huge American TV star. He was considered one of the best James Bonds ever.
However, now, inside sources are setting the record straight and revealing what Pierce rarely shares about his tragic life story.
Pierce was 24 years old when he met his first wife, Cassandra Harris. Cassandra was five years older than him, and she was also married with two young kids. Pierce said he looked “ridiculous” with slicked-back hair when he met Cassandra at a mutual friend’s house.
He also admitted that he was “bowled over” by how beautiful Cassandra was. Cassandra later shared that she initially had no interest in him at all. She descried Pierce as a “funny-looking man with this short haircut.”
She described Pierce as a “funny-looking man with this short haircut.” But Cassandra could already see what was underneath the surface because she said of Pierce: “We had much in common—acting, books, music—and once we started talking, we never stopped.”
Pierce Brosnan Adopted His First Wife’s Kids
Cassandra would get a divorce a year after she met Pierce, and they married the following year. Seven years later, Pierce adopted Cassandra’s daughter, Charlotte, and her son, Chris. Pierce and Cassandra were both actors, and he would go on to become more famous than his first wife.
When Pierce appeared on a British talk show called Wogan in the 80s, he told wild stories about a part he got in a movie…starring the legendary Elizabeth Taylor. But Pierce seemed happiest in his personal life. After he married Cassandra, he said, “we just clicked as a family.”
At first, her two kids called him Pierce, or Daddy Pierce, but eventually, he just became Dad. Four years after they married, Cassandra and Pierce also had a son named Sean. But when Sean was just four years old, the first tragedy struck for Pierce and his family.
Cassandra was diagnosed with a life-threatening ovarian cancer when she was just 39 years old. In a shocking twist, her ex-husband had passed away the year before, so Charlotte and Chris had already lost their biological father. Cassandra fought her cancer bravely for four more years. But she passed away when she was just 43 years old.
Tragically, Cassandra and Pierce would have celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary had she lived. Pierce agreed to an interview with Peoplejust four months after Cassandra passed away, and he revealed shockingly intimate details of her final night.
Pierce’s Grief After Losing Cassandra Was Overwhelming
He described lying by Cassandra’s side in a hospital bed, and Pierce called it the longest night of his life. “I was in a helpless state of… confusion and anger,” he said. He also bravely admitted that Cassandra was comforting him during those final hours.
Pierce said that Cassandra made him the man he is, the actor he is, and the father he is: “She’s forever embedded in every fiber of my being. She’s there with me every day. I was so blessed to have met someone like that.”
He revealed that Cassandra had decided the family should move to America in 1981, and she helped Pierce choose movie roles that became box office hits. Another side to this story is that Cassandra was a Bond girl long before Pierce took the lead role as James Bond.
Her most famous acting role was Countess Lisl in the Bond movie For Your Eyes Only. And she introduced Pierce to Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, who produced the 007 franchise. But Pierce also revealed the sheer pain of losing his wife when his career in Hollywood was taking off.
“There is an incredible cruelty in it all, losing a person you shared everything with,” he told People. Pierce admitted it was the first time in his life he’d ever had to deal with losing a loved one, and he confessed that losing his wife was “overwhelming.”
He even described how the terrible grief came on him when he least expected it, and he said that he’d experienced an awful moment driving on the freeway near his home in the Malibu Hills. Pierce revealed: “Before you know it, you’re screaming at the top of your lungs, ‘Why? Why?’”
Sadly, Pierce revealed that their son, Sean, “would sometimes play doctor” or “he would nurse” Cassandra before she passed away, which made her feel a little bit better. After Cassandra passed away, Pierce returned home to break the heartbreaking news to Sean.
He said: “The tears came to his eyes, but they never fell. He just said, ‘It’s for the best, Daddy. She’s not in pain anymore.’ And that was it.” Unfortunately, that wasn’t it for Pierce.
His sons Christopher and Sean have both battled an addiction to substances, and People reported that Sean was in a life-threatening car accident when he was 16. Sean had to learn to walk again and became dependent on pain medication.
Tragically, Charlotte Also Passed Away
In 1997, Christopher received a three-month jail sentence for driving under the influence. But thankfully, both brothers have regained their sobriety. However, fate dealt Pierce another blow 22 years after Cassandra passed away. Tragically, the same terrible disease that took Cassandra’s life would also strike Charlotte.
Charlotte received the shocking diagnosis that she had ovarian cancer. She passed away in her 40s like her mother did. Before she lost her life to cancer, Charlotte married her longtime partner, Alex Smith. She left behind a daughter named Sophie and a son named Lucas.
Pierce released a statement, saying: “Charlotte fought her cancer with grace and humanity, courage and dignity. Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our beautiful, dear girl. We pray for her and that the cure for this wretched disease will be close at hand soon.”
But behind the scenes, Pierce made an even more heartbreaking confession to his longtime friend, Nancy Ellison. Nancy told People that Pierce wrote to her after Charlotte passed away, and he shared his “most intense memory” of Charlotte.
Pierce said he was always able to make Charlotte laugh—and tragically, he wanted to be able to make her laugh again. Pierce appeared on Larry King just months before Charlotte lost her battle with cancer. Larry talked to Pierce about being a widower and how he managed to deal with the many tragedies in his life.
Pierce Met Keely Shaye Smith and Found Love Again
Pierce told Larry that a strong faith helped him get through the darkest moments. But Larry asked if Pierce had ever lost his faith. And Pierce made a shocking confession. When he lost Cassandra, Pierce believed he would never find a love like that again.
But he did eventually meet a woman named Keely Shaye Smith. And he would marry again.
Three years after Cassandra passed away, Pierce was in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and he ended up at a beach party where he met Keely. She was a journalist and was in Cabo on an assignment to interview actor Ted Danson.
Keely and Pierce met in April and began dating. They married at Ballintubber Abbey in Ireland, followed by a three-day party at Ashford Castle that allegedly cost 1.5 million British pounds. Pierce and Keely have two boys named Dylan and Paris, and he calls Keely his “North Star”
He also revealed that Keely encouraged him to mourn his late wife, Cassandra. In one interview Pierce said, “I know what it is like to be a widower and what it is like to find love again. So I know there’s hope and that you have to learn to get on with it.”
But Pierce has made some heartbreaking confessions about love and loss. “The memory of Cassie and her fight against cancer is never forgotten,” he added in another interview.
Pierce also admitted that watching Cassandra’s life being “eaten away bit by bit” from cancer filled him with a sorrow that became a part of him.
Pierce said Keely offered him a strength that helped him overcome his tragedies and support he couldn’t live without.He loves Keely’s vitality and passion. “When Keely looks at me, I go weak in the knees,” he shared.
The details surrounding their alleged reconciliation are absolutely insane, so let’s break them down.
A couple of weeks ago, rumors started circling on X, formerly known as Twitter, that suggested Ariana and Ethan’s relationship had suddenly come to an end.
In a post made by a since-deleted celebrity news account, @Popmvsics, the caption revealed that TMZ had reported that Ariana had decided to split from Ethan.
According to the website PopCulture, a note had been added to the post by X in an attempt to set the record straight.
It turns out that there hadn’t actually been a breakup report made by TMZ about the couple at all.
But before the @Popmvsics profile was deleted, the person running the account attempted to clear the air.
In a comment replying to their original post, they claimed that they had only been joking around when they made the announcement about Ariana and Ethan’s fake breakup.
But even though Ethan and Ariana are seemingly still in a relationship right now, that doesn’t mean their romance is on solid ground.
At the end of March, a blind item was sent to Deuxmoi, who shared the anonymous update to their Instagram Story.
What the mysterious submission revealed about Ariana and Big Sean was seriously bizarre.
Did Big Sean Call it Quits With Jhené Aiko?
The blind item, which was recently posted in the Fauxmoi subreddit, is allegedly about Big Sean calling it quits with his longtime girlfriend and baby mama, Jhené Aiko.
He had supposedly told her that he wanted to split up so that he could work on himself, which was a huge lie.
It turns out that the real reason behind their breakup is reportedly much more scandalous.
Whoever submitted the blind item claimed that Big Sean actually broke up with Jhené because he’s been trying to rekindle his romance with Ariana.
The anonymous source added that even though Ariana is dating Ethan, she and Big Sean have been talking to each other pretty often lately.
But that’s not even the craziest part.
The author behind the blind item also revealed that Ariana and Big Sean have been acting “very friendly with each other.”
Jhené Threw Shade at Ariana
But their renewed ‘friendship’ has allegedly caused tension with Jhené, who recently threw shade at Ariana in a truly unbelievable way.
According to HotNewHipHop, Jhené reposted a message to her Instagram Story on March 8th that read: “Careful! We quickly get used to most things and easily forget how amazing they are.”
But she also added her 2014 song, “Eternal Sunshine” to the post, which many people believed wasn’t just a coincidence.
That same day, Ariana released her new album, Eternal Sunshine.
A lot of social media users thought that Jhené had tried to take a dig at Ariana by reminding everyone that she had used the title for her track 10 years earlier.
But that wasn’t the only shady thing about her post.
Trouble in Paradise for Big Sean and Jhené?
Some people also felt like the message that Jhené had reposted to her Story was her way of hinting that her romance with Big Sean was either over or in serious trouble.
Even though neither of them have spoken out about their relationship status lately, they’ve reportedly been on the rocks for quite a while.
Big Sean and Jhené have been dating on and off since 2016, and their relationship has been plagued by breakup rumors and cheating accusations.
Last October, speculations about their possible split were sparked after Instagram users noticed an extremely telling detail.
Jhené Shared Cryptic Quotes to Her Instagram Story
According to The Jasmine Brand, many people had been pointing out on social media that Jhené and Big Sean were no longer following each other.
Jhené had also been sharing several cryptic quotes to her Instagram Story that strongly suggested she and Big Sean had broken up on bad terms.
Page Sixreported that one of the quotes Jhené had reposted read: “Get you a partner that doesn’t mind hurting people’s feelings when it comes to you.”
Another stated: “The guy who has you explaining the meaning of empathy is not your soulmate.”
It definitely seemed like she was done with Big Sean, so what happened next was pretty unexpected.
Big Sean and Jhené Started Re-following Each Other on Instagram
Less than a week later, Big Sean and Jhené started following each other on Instagram again, which eventually put an end to the buzz about their potential breakup.
But even though they’re currently still following each other, it looks like Jhené has been giving Big Sean the cold shoulder lately.
Obviously, that only adds fuel to the rumors about his reconciliation with Ariana.
Why is Big Sean Absent from Jhené’s Instagram Posts?
Big Sean has been noticeably absent from Jhené’s Instagram posts, including the photos she shared from her recent birthday celebration.
Despite the fact that he wished her a happy birthday in his Story, she didn’t repost the message like she did with other people’s well wishes that day.
From Big Sean and Jhené not appearing in each other’s Instagram posts lately to the shade that Jhené recently threw at Ariana, it seems like there could possibly be some truth to the blind item.
Is Big Sean Rekindling His Relationship with Ariana?
But even if that’s the case, it wouldn’t be the first time that Big Sean tried to rekindle his relationship with Ariana right after splitting from Jhené.
What happened a little over five years ago was absolutely crazy.
In March 2019, a source told Us Weeklythat Big Sean and Jhené had called it quits a few months earlier, in mid-December.
The insider also claimed that the breakup supposedly was not amicable, which might be one of the reasons why they didn’t announce their split for a while.
Big Sean and Ariana Seen Leaving Together in His Car
But a few days earlier, at the end of February, Big Sean and Ariana were spotted at the same recording studio.
Although they had arrived at the studio separately, photos released by TMZshowed the exes smiling and leaving together in Big Sean’s car.
According to what an insider said to The Hollywood Lifeat around the same time, Big Sean was completely on board with the idea of getting back together with Ariana.
Big Sean Allegedly Never Stopped Caring About Ariana
The source added that even after the pair broke up in 2015, Big Sean allegedly never stopped caring about Ariana.
But what they revealed next was honestly unbelievable.
The insider also mentioned that even though the exes were supposedly just friends at the time, Big Sean would love the chance to rekindle his romance with Ariana.
And based on a not-so-subtle hint that she’d dropped a few months earlier, she seemed open to reconciling with him as well.
Ariana’s Music Video Reveals Lingering Feelings for Big Sean
In the music video for Ariana’s song, “thank u, next,” one scene in particular revealed a massive clue that she had lingering feelings for Big Sean.
During the part of the song where she mentions him, a photo of the two of them is shown clearly on a page of the book she’s holding.
But what had been added next to the picture was insanely telling.
Ariana Revealed a Telling Message: ‘So Cute, So Sweet. (Can Still Get It.)’
Around the photo of Ariana and Big Sean were hearts, but underneath it, she had written: “So cute, so sweet. (Can still get it.)”
Not only had she seemingly admitted that she was still interested in him, but she apparently wanted the entire world to know it.
Interestingly, Big Sean and Jhené’s quiet breakup happened only a couple of weeks after the music video for “thank u, next” was released.
However, it’s hard to know whether or not Ariana was a factor in the couple’s 2018 split.
But according to the recent blind item, Big Sean has reportedly ended things with Jhené for the sole purpose of trying to reconcile with Ariana.
And considering how notoriously messy both Big Sean and Ariana are when it comes to each of their relationship histories, they probably aren’t going to waste much time moving forward.
It honestly wouldn’t be a huge shock if Ariana actually does try to rekindle things with Big Sean in the near future.
But if they do decide to give their romance another chance, hopefully, they both make sure their current relationships are completely over first.
Based on Jhené’s behavior on social media lately and the history that Big Sean and Ariana have together, it’s starting to look like the blind item could possibly be true.
But for now, we’ll just have to wait and see what happens next.
Anyway, now that we’ve gotten into the recent breakup rumors and anonymous allegations involving Ariana, Ethan, Big Sean, and Jhené, I want to know what your thoughts are.
Do you think that Big Sean really did break up with Jhené because he wants to try to reconcile with Ariana?
Do you think that Ariana’s relationship with Ethan will last, or will she repeat history by getting bored and breaking up with him soon?
Jason Aldean allegedly had a falling out with the two daughters he shares with his ex-wife, Jessica. Is the family feud over, or is the drama just getting worse?
Someone on a subreddit posted a link to Bravos and Cocktails when the feud rumors were just starting to cook. The link showed a gossip tip email with the subject line “Country stepmom.” This gossip tip alleged that “the daughter of a well-known Country star no longer follows her stepmom on social media,” and shockingly, “Within the last year, the stepmom has taken favor to the second daughter.”
The tipster also claimed, “Rumor has it stepmom doesn’t want dad to pay for college tuition even though they jet set across the world and continue to buy and build multi-million dollar homes,” and, “the oldest also realized how toxic” this stepmother allegedly is. One commenter was sure the gossip tip was “definitely the Aldeans!” They had seen a post from Brittany in June 2022 with a family picture, and Brittany wrote that it should be their “Christmas card,” which was a total shock because his oldest daughter, Keeley Williams, wasn’t in that photo.
The Celeb Wives of Nashville subreddit also took the Jason family feud rumor and ran with it. A question popped up under the “Brittany and the Beast” thread on the Celeb Wives forum. It was called “Jason Aldean daughters,” and the OP asked, “What happened???” because they’d noticed that “Britt and Jason” never posted about his daughters anymore, and “BA doesn’t follow her.”
Jason Allegedly Refused to Pay For Keeley’s Tuition
Two commenters immediately replied that “someone” on the forum who “knows the family” had already confirmed what was happening. The first person wrote that a fight broke out between Jason, Brittany, and Keeley, and allegedly, Keeley had “asked not to be part of their social media” posts going forward. The next person commented that the fight happened because Jason “refused to pay for [Keeley’s] college tuition and would only commit to half,” and that allegation really got the Celeb Wives fired up.
One person said it would be “awful” if it were true and that Keeley’s “entire college tuition would be a drop in the bucket” for Jason. While another commenter wrote, “Shame he can pay for his mistress/wife’s fillers and cosmetic work but not his daughter’s education.”
But it got worse. Another commenter called it “really disgusting if true” because the timing of this alleged feud between Jason and Keeley would have happened “right around the time that [Jason and Brittany] purchased their new house in Florida.”
The feud rumor also appeared on the Keeping Up With The Aldeans subreddit. One commenter thought Keeley was just distancing herself from her dad and stepmother, and “she doesn’t seem to have much to do with them anymore.”
Another commenter claimed that a “friend” of Keeley’s had spilled the tea on the subreddit. They wrote, “Just validating the tuition discussion,” and Jason’s “refusal to pay for the whole thing.” According to Keeley’s “friend,” Jason’s ex-wife, Jessica, had to “pay half,” and the commenter accused Brittany of making sure “the girls get the least amount of money” possible.
Jason and Keeley Appeared on Good Terms in May 2021
The U.S. Sun published an article last July, “Who is Jason Aldean’s daughter, Keeley Williams?” They had tea to spill.
Keeley’s birthdate is listed as February 14, 2003. She played volleyball at Summit High School in Spring Hill, Tennessee, before she graduated in May 2021.
Remember this timeline: According to the Sun, Jason had “congratulated Keely” on Instagram following her graduation on May 22, 2021. He uploaded a photo of his eldest daughter and wrote, “Hard to believe this kid graduated from high school tonight.”
Jason added that he was “really excited” to see where Keeley’s life takes her. He wrote that her future is what she makes it, and Jason claimed, “We love you!”
The Sun reported that Keeley is now a “student” at Middle Tennessee State University. So, does Keeley have to “make it” at college without her dad helping her pay the bill?
A Redditor started a ‘Spill the Tea’ thread a few years ago with a helpful timeline of ‘Jason’s Girls.’ This timeline gets specific, and if it’s the real truth, you can connect the dots on where Jason’s fallout with Keeley started, and how Brittany and Keeley might have been feuding long before that.
Jason, Brittany, and Keeley: A Timeline
On Keeley’s 18th birthday in February 2021, Jason and Brittany posted loving comments and photos on social media about her. In March 2021, Keeley and her friends enjoyed spring break on the Caribbean island of St. Thomas with Jason and Brittany, and during Easter that year, Jason and Brittany posted family photos of everyone.
But in May, Brittany didn’t congratulate her stepdaughter on her high school graduation, and in July 2021, Keeley posted a very eye-opening “divorce trauma” video on TikTok. In September of that year, Keeley posted a TikTok video celebrating her mom, Jessica, while Brittany and Jason posted messages in October and November about taking his second daughter, Kendyl, to meet Lauren Alaina and to the MLB World Series.
By December 2021, Brittany posted a video for her son Memphis’s birthday. Keeley was not in that video. When Keely posted a Christmas video on TikTok that year, she was spending the holiday with her mom and their family.
As Keeley’s 19th birthday rolled around in February 2022, only one person close to Jason celebrated her on social media. Her name is Tita, although Jason also calls her “Abuela” on Facebook and refers to Tita as his “bonus mom.” Tita did the right thing — she posted a photo for Keeley’s birthday and wrote, “Love and miss you.”
Many Supsect That Kendyl Will Side With Keeley When She’s Older
The Sun reported that Keeley has thousands of followers on her private Instagram account. Her TikTok account has over 27,000 followers, and Keeley has racked up more than one million likes on her TikTok videos.
Kendyl was born on August 20, 2007. After Jason married Brittany in March 2015, Brittany had her son, Memphis, in December 2017 and her daughter, Navy, in February 2019. Now the question is… has Kendyl sided with Keeley, or does she still have a close relationship with her dad and stepmom?
A Redditor claimed there had been “a little Kendyl sighting tonight” a couple of years ago when Brittany posted a blurred shot of Kendyl in front of a Christmas tree. But the commenters on the subreddit weren’t having it.
One person wrote, in part, that “Kendyl is still underage,” and she has to visit Jason because he has joint custody until she turns 18. Their theory was that once Kendyl reaches adulthood, the visits with Jason and Brittany “might abruptly end just like they did with Keeley.”
Although Brittany and Jason haven’t acknowledged Keeley’s birthday in recent years, Country Now reported that the Aldeans pulled out all the stops for Kendyl’s last birthday in 2023, calling it an “exquisite sweet 16 celebration.” Of course, Brittany “recapped the party in an Instagram reel,” and Kendyl’s sweet 16 included a “braid bar,” a “permanent jewelry bar,” a customized photo booth and illustrations, and a personal chef.
Thankfully, Keeley and Kendyl appear to have a close bond, which shows on Keeley’s TikTok. In one sweet video containing a slide show of photos, Keely’s caption said, “POV: you watched your little sister grow up & now she’s the most beautiful person and my best friend.”
For about a month after the divorce news broke, Jeannie stayed extremely quiet.
She didn’t even post on social media.
Jeannie Said: ‘Sometimes, You Need to Take a Break and Disconnect to Heal’
But in the middle of October, she broke her silence when she shared a quote on her Instagram that read: “Sometimes, you need to take a break and disconnect to heal.”
At the time, Jeannie’s post about healing didn’t seem all that strange, considering breakups are almost always emotionally draining.
But when she finally responded to Jeezy’s divorce petition, what she had to say was absolutely crazy.
Jeannie Suspected Jeezy Cheated on Her During Their Marriage
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Jeannie filed paperwork on November 30th that strongly suggested Jeezy had cheated on her during their marriage.
In her filing, she asked the court to enforce the infidelity clause in their prenup, which stated there would be major financial consequences for either party that had been unfaithful.
A few days later, a rep for Jeezy released a statement to Us Weekly.
The spokesperson claimed there was no truth to Jeannie’s cheating allegations and denied that Jeezy had ever been unfaithful during their marriage.
It seemed like their divorce battle couldn’t get any more intense, but what happened just two days later was seriously shocking.
E! Newsreported that Jeannie dropped a bombshell revelation when she made a guest appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show last December.
Jeannie Found Out About Divorce ‘At the Same Time as the Rest of the World’
She explained that when Jeezy announced that their marriage was over and that he had filed for divorce, she was completely blindsided.
Believe it or not, Jeannie found out about the divorce “at the same time as the rest of the world,” which left her feeling absolutely crushed.
She added that even though she was still in the process of healing emotionally, she had discovered an unexpected silver lining.
Jeannie confessed that she had met the strongest version of herself, as a result of coping with the pain of her divorce.
She credited her strength to being a mother to “the best blessing,” Monaco, the daughter she and Jeezy welcomed in January 2022.
Jezzy and Jeannie’s Parenting and Custody Legal Battle
However, Jeezy and Jeannie’s split also resulted in a legal battle over parenting time and custody.
According to Peoplemagazine, Jeezy filed paperwork with the court that asked the judge to schedule a custody hearing. But his reason for the request was truly bizarre.
In Jeezy’s filing, he accused Jeannie of gatekeeping their daughter and his ability to have equal parenting time with her.
He claimed that “the lack of consistency” with visitation and the tension from the divorce had been stressing Monaco out and making her feel confused.
Jeezy also asked the court to set clear custody rights and a structured schedule for parenting time.
But it wasn’t long before Jeannie fired back at his accusation with her own filing.
What the legal documents obtained by Radar Onlinerevealed about her response was honestly unbelievable.
Jeannie denied Jeezy’s claim that she had been interfering with his parenting time.
She explained that she had granted all of his requests to see Monaco and had even given him extra time with her over the holidays.
But that wasn’t all.
Radar Onlinealso reported that Jeannie asked the court to deny Jeezy’s request for a public custody hearing.
Instead, she requested that the judge schedule mediation, so that she and Jeezy could negotiate the details regarding custody and visitation out of the public eye.
Jeannie added that she wanted to keep the majority of the custody details private for Monaco’s well-being.
But she and her lawyers also made a request in the filing that was centered around some alarming safety issues.
Jeannie and her legal team asked Jeezy to “safely secure and lock away all firearms,” out of concern for their daughter’s safety.
They also requested that any caregivers he hired to help with Monaco be “properly trained.”
Jeezy and Jeannie’s Unreal and Insane Court Filings
Not surprisingly, Jeezy responded with yet another court filing at the end of December, and the reason why was seriously insane.
According to paperwork obtained by Radar Online, Jeezy asked the judge to enforce the prenup he and Jeannie signed the day before they got married in 2021.
He claimed that she had agreed to all of the conditions, including those about the division of their finances and belongings.
But what happened next was absolutely unreal.
About a month later, an article published by Radar Onlinerevealed that Jeannie filed court documents that asked the judge to either deny Jeezy’s request or delay enforcing their prenup.
She explained that he had asked her to sign the agreement just days before their wedding, and she barely had time to look over the conditions.
Jeannie claimed that the documents Jeezy showed her before they got married weren’t enough to actually prove the extent of his earnings.
She doubted the accuracy of their prenup because of that and requested that the judge wait to make a decision until her lawyers could look further into his finances.
Oddly enough, Jeezy’s next move was an attempt to keep his information private, especially regarding his finances.
In February, Radar Onlinereported that he had asked the judge to seal the divorce records from the public, but mainly his personal details and any information related to Monaco.
Jeezy Explained His Relationship With Jeannie was More Strained Than Ever
Jeezy explained that because of the divorce battle, his relationship with Jeannie was more strained than ever.
He believed that was partially due to the intense media focus on their court case, which was another reason why he wanted their divorce records to be kept private.
Interestingly, Jeezy’s request was filed less than two weeks before he and Jeannie were scheduled to appear in court to discuss their prenup and custody details.
She seemed to think that something about his filing was suspicious, and she made that clear in a pretty bizarre way.
According to paperwork obtained by Radar Online, Jeannie asked the judge to deny Jeezy’s request.
She believed that the reasoning behind his attempt to have their divorce records sealed six months into their court case didn’t make any sense.
In her filing, Jeannie added that because she and Jeezy are both public figures, he should have known that the media attention on their divorce would be significant.
She said that his motion to keep their public records private was “unnecessary and unwarranted.”
Jeannie also claimed that the timing of Jeezy’s request made her question his intentions.
But that’s not the only thing that he’s done lately that’s seemed a little strange.
Jeezy Asked the Judge to Disqualify Jeannie’s Lawyers, Then Withdrew Motion
Only a few days after the former couple’s initial court hearing on March 1st, Jeezy asked the judge to disqualify Jeannie’s lawyers.
A separate report from Radar Onlineexposed why he had a problem with her legal team, and his reason was unbelievable.
It turns out that Jeezy’s main complaint was that the attorneys Jeannie had hired to represent her in their divorce were the same lawyers she used to look over their prenup.
Since her legal team agreed to the conditions before she signed it, he didn’t think they should be able to help her fight it.
But what happened next was incredibly surprising.
Just a couple of weeks ago, Jeezy withdrew his motion.
He even admitted that Jeannie had chosen a great legal team to represent her.
Whether or not his decision means the rest of their divorce hearings will go smoothly is up in the air, though, since the case is still ongoing.
Jeannie’s Life Now: Healed and Back to Regular Scheduled Programming
As for Jeannie’s personal life, she seems to be thriving right now.
She regularly posts on social media about her TV co-hosting gigs and the work she does in the fashion industry.
Her 45th birthday was in January, and what she shared on Instagram that day was truly amazing.
Jeannie wrote in the caption of her post that she was thankful for the lessons she had learned in the past year.
She explained that she didn’t regret how deeply she had loved anyone, because those experiences taught her how to “love even better” than before.
Jeannie revealed that she was grateful for her resilience as well, because it had helped her overcome so many obstacles.
But aside from the progress she’s made in her healing journey, she also shares occasional updates with her followers about Monaco.
Jeannie recently posted a tribute on Instagram for her daughter’s second birthday.
She wrote in the caption that motherhood had taught her to appreciate the little things in life.
She also credited Monaco with helping her face her fears and be more courageous every day.
Even though Jeannie still isn’t done hashing out the divorce details in court with Jeezy, it sounds like she’s been doing surprisingly well lately.
Obviously, the last six months have been full of legal drama, but her positive outlook hasn’t changed.
Only time will tell what happens next with Jeezy and Jeannie’s divorce battle, but I want to know what your thoughts are.
What do you think about Jeannie’s claim that she found out about Jeezy filing for divorce at the same time as the rest of the world?
Are you surprised by how intense their back-and-forth court filings have been so far?
What happened to Duck Dynasty, and why did the Robertsons seem to disappear from TV over the last seven years? In August 2023, E! News reported that the Duck Dynasty family considered a return to the spotlight “on their own terms” after their reality show ended in April 2017.
E! News also spoke exclusively with Korie and Sadie Robertson. The mother and daughter made some shocking revelations about the family’s “emotional” comeback — although E! News joked that it was more of a “quackback” than a comeback.
Korie told Francesa Amiker of E! News that their reality show “was a whirlwind, and it was fun because we were getting to do it as a family,” but she admitted, “It did feel like it was time for us to pull everything back.” Sadie revealed that the whole Robertson family are “dreamers and doers.” She explained, “We like to do new things, and having the time of those years [away from the show] to do that was awesome.”
Since the OG Duck Dynasty ended, Sadie has done more “doing” than just “dreaming.” She wrote a bestseller, started her own podcast, and, most importantly, became a young mom of two beautiful baby girls with her husband, Christian.
Sadie will turn 27 years old in June 2024, and even though she’s really young to have accomplished everything she has to date, she believes that everyone in her family has “grown into who we are all as individuals.” She also claimed, “That might not have happened if we were still doing the same thing,” and by the “same thing,” she meant the reality show.
Sadie also mentioned, “We’ll see what the future holds.” For the Robertsons, their return to the spotlight was happening at the same time as their E! News interview.
The Blind Told the Story of the Robertsons
E! News teased the release of a Phil and Kay Robertson biopic called The Blind, which IMDB called the “true story” of the Robertson family. The Blind’s initial release date was September 28, 2023, and the Shreveport Times claimed it was a box office success after it made more than $17 million locally in four weeks.
Sadie and Korie gave E! News the inside scoop about how the Robertson family reacted to the shocking biopic behind closed doors. Sadie confessed that it was “really hard” to watch the film and realize the painful past that Phil and Kay went through together. But Sadie also claimed she was inspired by the message in The Blind and believed that “there’s no one” who is “without hope” in this life.
For Korie, watching The Blind felt like “reliving Phil and Kay’s story.” She claimed that the family came together to handle the film in the same way they’ve faced everything, and E! News called it “a skill they honed during [Duck Dynasty’s] five-year run.”
Korie revealed that the family always asks themselves, “Okay, what is most important,” and “Who do we care about?” She claimed that the Robertsons care most about the opinions of people who know them. She added, “It’s people that you sit across the table from whose opinion really matters,” and “We try to live our life that way.”
Sadie revealed that “good boundaries” had helped her gain “a fresh perspective” and stay “rooted in my people.” In the E! News interview, she explained that she’d stayed off social media for seven months in 2023 and admitted, “Sometimes you do have to step away, and it was so good.”
The Robertsons Are Starting a Production Company
The Blind shows the good and very bad parts of Phil’s life, beginning in Louisiana during the 1960s. Phil is portrayed as being a heavy drinker who is unfaithful to Kay before he does the hard emotional work and turns his life around.
Sadie might not have gone through the emotional turmoil and substance issues that her grandpa did sixty years ago. However, her break from social media was still a “hard pill to swallow,” even though Sadie knew she needed some boundaries to save her mental health.
She alleges she experienced so much negativity on social media that Sadie finally had to tell herself, “I’m not just gonna keep getting beat up by this.” She decided to “take a minute” to “get stronger and come back with the right voices” guiding her from inside herself.
Meanwhile, Korie confessed something to E! News that Duck Dynasty fans have been waiting to hear! Before The Blind was released to theaters, the Robertsons announced they were starting a production company, and according to Korie, the Duck Dynasty gang may be returning to TV.
Korie explained that the world of “entertainment needs more positivity,” and the Robertsons are looking at projects “that are hopeful, that are light, and that point towards faith.” She claimed, “We want to do more of that,” and if that means “coming back to unscripted TV,” Korie admitted, “Maybe, we’ll see!”
Phil Had a Secret Daughter
Phil has appeared on someone’s social media quite a bit over the last several years and the reason is shocking. E! News reported that one of Phil’s affairs from “decades ago” had produced a child. He didn’t realize he had a secret adult daughter until 2020.
Phil allegedly did a DNA test, which showed he was a 99.9% match to be the father of Phyllis Thomas. After Phil discovered he was Phyllis’s dad, the Robertsons immediately accepted her into their tight-knit family. Phyllis began documenting their growing relationship on social media and confessed, “So thankful God brought us together after all these years.”
In January 2021, Phyllis posted an anniversary note on social media. She wrote, “This day one year ago marks the beginning of my life with my real dad after learning paternity tests came back positive.” While Phyllis revealed there had “been ups and downs” on “this crazy ride,” she still believed that “God works for the good of those who love Him,” and she said she was “so very thankful” that the day “ended on a positive note.”
In April 2021, Phil and “Miss Kay” invited Phyllis and her husband to Easter dinner at the Robertson house. The photos on social media showed that they also got to meet “Uncle” Si Robertson.
Phyllis Is Officially Part of the Family
Phyllis has revealed on Instagram that her dad was teaching her some special Duck Dynasty-type things. In May 2021, she posted a note and picture of Phil showing her “how to make mayhaw jelly.”
On Father’s Day that year, Phyllis wrote, “Dad taught me how to make crawfish au gratin.” She also confided that the meal was “delicious,” and Father’s Day was “memorable… the first one I’ve ever spent with him.”
When Christmas rolled around that year, Phyllis and her husband were once again special guests at the family’s holiday celebration. A picture of Phil, Miss Kay, and Phyllis’s half-brothers Al, Jace, Willie, and Jep was taken.
It sounds like Phil’s life is full of hope and positivity, which Korie says the Robertsons want to bring back to television. In April 2023, he wished fans and followers “a joyous Easter” on Instagram, and he said their family was celebrating “the miracle of the resurrection, our hope in Jesus, and the promise of what’s to come.”
For Duck Dynasty fans, hopefully, that promise includes more Robertson family projects on film and TV!
She claimed that the kids are kept under lock and key as much as possible.
They are seemingly only ever allowed out if Robyn and Kody are with them and if it’s in a controlled environment.
Something like a memorial service would not fit those criteria.
So, according to Kristy, it’s possible that the kids weren’t there because Kody and Robyn wouldn’t feel comfortable having them around the rest of the family.
Another theory that was shared on social media was that the older kids were left behind so that they could look after Solomon and Ariella.
Solomon is 12 years old, and Ariella is only 8.
Based on this theory, it’s possible that Dayton, Aurora, and Breanna stayed home to take care of them while Kody and Robyn went to the memorial service.
But there is another theory.
Some also believe that the kids might have been there.
This theory claims that the only thing we know for sure is that they weren’t in any of the photos.
But this doesn’t necessarily mean that they weren’t there.
It’s possible that they just weren’t photographed.
But all of these are just theories.
The reason for the kids’ absence has not yet been officially confirmed.
What Family Members Attended Garrison’s Memorial Service?
However, many of the other family members were able to attend the service.
They all appeared in the Facebook photos.
Garrison was a member of the Nevada National Guard, which is why they organized this memorial service for him.
But she was in a different section of the audience.
She sat next to Kody and Christine’s daughter, Gwen.
Many of the attendees wore black.
But they also wore Hawaiian shirts and ties.
This was in honor of Garrison, who had his own clothing line, Bob’s Floral.
Soldiers Paid Respect to Staff Sgt. Robert Garrison Brown
The photos on Facebook also came with a lengthy caption, which said: “Soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 221st Cavalry, along with friends and family, gathered yesterday at the Clark County Armory to honor the memory of Staff Sgt. Robert Garrison Brown, who passed away on March 4th.”
The post then went on to talk more about Garrison and who he was as a person.
According to the post, he left behind his three cats, Catthew, Patches, and Ms. Buttons.
Other than his cats, Garrison also loved traveling, comedy, craftsmanship, and photography.
He had a great sense of humor and was always able to connect with others.
He was reportedly also pursuing a career in nursing.
The Nevada National Guard’s Facebook post ended with: “The entire Nevada National Guard community shares in the sorrow of losing Staff Sgt. Robert Garrison Brown. We recognize the profound impact of his absence on our fellow members and the 221st Cavalry family, who are deeply affected by the loss of their trusted companion.”
It’s clear that Garrison will be missed by those who knew him.
2023 was a big year for Lainey Wilson, and she enjoyed a lot of success in the public eye. But Lainey was also keeping something—or more like someone—hidden in plain sight. Why didn’t Lainey want anyone to know about her boyfriend, Duck Hodges, last year?
His real name is Devlin Hodges, and he was once an NFL quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But his nickname and football career weren’t why Lainey kept Duck a secret. According to a Whiskey Riff report from last June, Lainey revealed in an interview that she “made that boy wait.”
The interview was with Katie Neal for the Katie & Company podcast. Lainey did confess that she’d kept Duck private “for two and a half years now.”
But Katie couldn’t believe Lainey could keep her boyfriend hidden for that long. So Lainey had to set the record straight and tell the real truth.
Lainey told Katie, “I just kept it close to my chest.” That’s because, as Lainey said, “I share a lot of my life with the world.” Duck was “one thing that means a whole lot” to her. She wanted to keep it to herself for a while.
Lainey also admitted she wanted “to be very careful” with her relationship and bringing her love life to the spotlight. Her fans did get a clue, like when Katie began wearing Duck’s #6 Steelers jersey at a show in Pittsburgh last April.
She admitted to Katie, “I did feel like, okay, this is time to share with the world,” explaining that she wanted to let everyone know that Devlin was her “biggest cheerleader” and “biggest champion.” Lainey also called her boyfriend Duck “the person I get to go home to once or twice a year.”
Lainey and Duck Made Their Red Carpet Debut in 2023
In case you missed Lainey’s big chat with Katie, she also admitted that she was willing to talk about Duck, but “not too much.” So, is Lainey still with her boyfriend, and is she still keeping most of her private life private?
On January 3, 2024, People Magazine updated an article on “Who is Lainey Wilson’s Boyfriend?” They first published this article in May 2023, after Lainey and Devlin’s big reveal at the ACM awards. According to People, Lainey and Duck’s “red carpet debut” was one of the most “talked-about moments” of the night.
Lainey also spoke to Bobby Bones about her boyfriend, and she confirmed that Duck is a “good dude” who’s “been around for a while.” His nickname has been around since Devlin played college football at Samford University in Alabama. Devlin got nicknamed Duck for two reasons.
Devlin’s college football coach gave him the same nickname as another favorite quarterback on the team, who was also called Duck. But Devlin is also an “avid duck hunter” and “champion duck caller,” which made his nickname even more appropriate.
In an exclusive interview with People, Lainey revealed that mutual friends in Nashville set her up with Duck. Their first date was at a “dance hall and saloon” called Silverados. It is famous for live music and other things patrons love to guzzle.
According to Lainey, the drinks were “free” from 5 to 10 pm at Silverados. She liked that Duck loved a good deal and could “ball on a budget too.” Lainey told People she had a gut feeling that it was “gonna work out” for her and Devlin.
Lainey’s Friends Love Duck
Lainey still had to be sure that Devlin was “the one,” and the reason is that she’s become so famous. She told People about waiting for two years to see if Duck was “in it for the right reasons.” She admitted, “he is,” and that “it feels really good to talk about it.”
Still, Lainey made a shocking confession to People that Duck had stolen something from her! Lainey joked that Duck had slowly been “stealing all my buddies,” including Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Cole Swindell, and HARDY.
When they made their red carpet debut as a couple, Lainey said someone told her “how funny it was” when they saw Duck high-fiving all of her “artist friends at the ACMs.” Lainey corrected them and said, “Those are [Duck’s] friends!”
She confessed that she’s FaceTimed her boyfriend and found that he’s already on there with all her “buddies.” Lainey said, “They’ll always be out golfing and drinking a beer.”
All jokes aside, Lainey says it’s a “big blessing” that her famous friends like Duck. She told People, “I don’t have to convince anybody to like him. He’s a very lovable person.”
In the People interview, Lainey talked about her “healthy relationship” with her boyfriend, and shockingly, she said he’s also changed her music-making for the better. Lainey confessed that she was “never really able to write love songs” because, sadly, she didn’t know for sure if she’d “actually felt” true love. Since she met Duck and fell in love, Lainey confessed, “I’m writing me some love songs,” and she said she’s “grateful for him” for getting her there.
Lainey Has Repeatedly Thanked Duck in Her Speeches
In November 2023, Lainey had one of the best nights of her life—personally and professionally. She and Duck got decked out in all-black looks and cowboy hats for the CMA Awards, and Lainey won the night’s biggest award for entertainer of the year.
Lainey and Duck shared a tender kiss, and People reported that he beamed “with pride” as Lainey went on stage to accept the Entertainer of the Year statue for 2023. Lainey fought back tears, admitting that the award was all she “ever wanted.” She added, “It finally feels like country music is starting to love me back,” Lainey also said, “I love you, Duck.”
Taste of Country reported that Lainey also gave a shout-out to Duck in February 2024. On Sunday, February 18th, Lainey took her boyfriend to the People’s Choice Awards, and she enjoyed another huge night. In addition to performing a medley of her biggest country hits to date, Lainey also took home the People’s Choice trophy for Female Country Artist.
Lainey Loves Her Life with Duck
Lainey has made it clear to the media and her fans that she’s a private person. She even joked to People that she looked “awkward” during her red carpet debut with Duck because PDA freaks her out. But Lainey got personal at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards, and it’s getting more obvious that she’s falling deeper in love with Devlin every day.
Lainey got emotional when she accepted the trophy for Female Country Artist. She thanked her “mama,” “daddy,” her family, and her “hometown” and “team.” She also thanked her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who Lainey said guides her “every single step of the way.”
It sounded like Lainey has a tight circle of family and friends whom she loves dearly. But in her acceptance speech, Lainey singled out two people.
One person who she “loves” is her manager, Mandelyn. Lainey also confessed that her man was on her mind when she revealed, “Duck, I love you back there.”
That was a romantic moment, but Lainey also told Taste of Country about her everyday life with Duck in Nashville. She admitted, “I put him to work.” Lainey talked about the “long list of things,” including taking the trash out, mowing the lawn, feeding the dogs, and even pulling weeds from the flower beds.
It sounds like Duck is in it for the long haul. Their love can go from an awards show to household chores just like that!
