August Alsina Clears Up Rumors That "Nunya" Is About Jada Pinkett-Smith

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He says he's stayed silent about the allegations "out of respect for Nip."

Social media was buzzing about August Alsina earlier this month after he released the video for his remix to Kehlani's "Nunya," with many suggesting that he used it as an opportunity to drop hints about some alleged affair with Jada Pinkett-Smith. The video features an animated Alsina singing the lyrics to the song while a text exchange is happening between what's supposed to be himself and a mystery woman. The name of the woman is listed as "Koren," and super sleuth fans noted that it just happens to be Jada's middle name. Also, when he says the line "You're just an actress putting on a show," a GIF of Jada appears on the screen.

Fans have been waiting on Alsina to clear up the rumors, and today he shared his thoughts about the controversy on Instagram. "Been quiet & still amongst all the noise last week, more so out of respect for Nip, but I’ve been paying attention to all the theories of conspiracy in regard to “NunYa” Remix," he wrote.

"So Here’s To Clarity, The Song is not about Jada. It’s simply JUST A SONG, & a free artistic expression of a made-up narrative already put in place by its ORIGINAL format. Thank you for all of your love around the music & more is to come but please know that Me & my BEST (@jadapinkettsmith) are good!!! & We will always be, 4Life! We’ve been talking everyday while all this has taken place. Now y'all stop trippin’. lol...U know We got BiG LoVe for the Goddess over on this side."


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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