Kehlani has vehemently denied the “hurtful” and “simply untrue” allegations leveled against them in a recent custody battle with daughter’s father, Javaughn Young-White.
The custody suit, which included claims of involvement in a cult, has dominated headlines and sparked intense public scrutiny.
On July 24, Kehlani’s ex, Javaughn Young-White, filed for full custody of their 5-year-old daughter Adeya Nomi, alleging that the singer is a member of a cult.
He claimed that their daughter was “born through a home birth orchestrated by what I would describe as a cult that [Kehlani] belongs in.”
Kehlani has responded to the situation by making a statement on her Instagram story.
“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,” the post read.
They continued, “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”
In documents, Young-White, Kehlani’s former guitarist, wrote, “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.”
