Did Justine Skye & Giveon Break Up? Fans Seem To Think So.
R&B singers Justine Skye and Giveon may have never confirmed publicly that they were dating, but Justine may have confirmed their break up. Justine's initial tweet on Oct. 12 sparked the breakup rumors after she said she was "done" seemingly referring to her relationship.
"A man wouldn't know how to treat you right if you gave them a manual.. I know I shouldn't but I really can't help but blame myself for not saving enough love for me in the end 💔 whatever idc anymore I'm done."
While that tweet has since been deleted, the 26-year-old fired off a series of other tweets where she revealed she had been "hurt" and "broken."
"People want you to be vulnerable, but don't look weak. They want you to be real, but not too real. I don't know if I give a fuck anymore what people want, cause they don't even know."
People want you to be vulnerable, but don’t look weak. They want you to be real, but not too real. I don’t know if I give a fuck anymore what people want, cause they don’t even know
— Justine Skye (@JustineSkye) October 12, 2021
"People who I thought loved me the most I let break me the most. And those who actually do love me I pushed away.. I'm sure I'm not the only one which is why I'm even talking about this on here rn cause it fuckin hurts."
People who I thought loved me the most I let break me the most. And those who actually do love me I pushed away.. I’m sure I’m not the only one which is why I’m even talking about this on here rn cause it fuckin hurts
— Justine Skye (@JustineSkye) October 12, 2021
"It's like i'm a vase, it keeps cracking and i keep trying glue it back together to appear fine. Doesn't mean it's not still broken."
It’s like i’m a vase, it keeps cracking and i keep trying glue it back together to appear fine. Doesn’t mean it’s not still broken
— Justine Skye (@JustineSkye) October 12, 2021
The "Collide" singer even referenced cheating.
"Cheaters gonna cheat. Liars gonna lie. Users gonna use."
Cheaters gonna cheat
— Justine Skye (@JustineSkye) October 12, 2021
Liars gonna lie
Users gonna use.
While Justine didn't direct her tweets to anyone specifically, it didn't stop fans from assuming she was talking about the "Heartbreak Anniversary" singer.
Justine and Giveon have reportedly been dating for about a year and fans have spotted them together on many occasions.
More recently, Justine shared a now deleted TikTok video from her birthday trip in September that showed her and Giveon celebrating together on a tropical island.
Justine nor Giveon have responded to the breakup rumors.
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
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THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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Sheila Rashid's Androgynous Approach To Unisex Clothing Is A Lesson In Embracing Individuality
The ItGirl 100 List is a celebration of 100 Black women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table.
For Sheila Rashid, it all started with some free-hand drawings and a few strokes of paint.
The Chicago-based clothing designer and creative director of Sheila Rashid Brand recalls using her spare time in high school to hand paint designs on t-shirts and distressed hoodies, distributing them to classmates as walking billboards for her art.
Rashid sought to pursue fashion design at Columbia College in Chicago but eventually took the self-taught route to build upon her knack for crafting one-of-a-kind, androgynous pieces.
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Thanks to the mentorship of local designers taking her under their wings, Rashid was able to gain valuable experience in putting together collections and creating patterns; equipping her with them with the necessary skills to pursue her own collections.
After two years of living in New York, Rashid returned home to the Chi and uncovered the unique flair she could offer the city. “I moved to New York after that because I wanted to be in the fashion capital world,” she tells xoNecole. “That's when I really got a leg up. I found myself when I moved back to Chicago after moving to New York.”
For the Midwest native, inspiration comes from her time around creative peers and the city’s notorious winters — known to be a main character in many Chicagoans stories. “It's a different perspective and mindset when I'm making stuff because of the weather here,” she explains. “When we get summer, it’s ‘Summertime Chi’ — it's amazing. It's beautiful. Still, I find myself always making clothes that cater to the winter.”
"I moved to New York after that because I wanted to be in the fashion capital world. That's when I really got a leg up. I found myself when I moved back to Chicago after moving to New York.”
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Many designers have a signature aesthetic or theme in their creations. In Rashid’s design story, dancing between the lines of femininity and masculinity is how she’s been able to distinguish herself within the industry. Her androgynous clothing has garnered the eye of celebrities like Zendaya, Chance the Rapper, WNBA star Sydney Colson, and more — showing her range and approach to designs with inclusivity in mind.
“I think I do reflect my own style,” she says. “When I do make pieces, I'm very tomboyish, androgynous. My work is unisex because I feel like everybody can wear it. I cater to everybody and that's how I try to approach my clothes.” From denim to overalls, and color-drenched outerwear, Rashid has mastered the structure of statement pieces that tell a story.
“Each collection, I never know what's going to be the thing I'm going to focus on. I try to reflect my own style and have fun with the storytelling,” she shares. “I look at it more like it's my art in this small way of expressing myself, so it's not that calculated.”
"My work is unisex because I feel like everybody can wear it. I cater to everybody and that's how I try to approach my clothes."
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Still, if you were able to add up all the moments within Rashid’s 20-year career in design, one theme that has multiplied her into becoming an “ItGirl” is her confidence to take up space within the fashion industry as a queer, Black woman. “Being an ItGirl is about being yourself, loving what you do, finding your niche, and mastering that,” she says.
No matter where you are on your ItGirl journey, Rashid says to always remain persistent and never hesitate to share your art with the world. “Don’t give up. Even if it's something small, finish it and don't be afraid to put it out,” she says, “It's about tackling your own fear of feeling like you have to please everybody, but just please yourself, and that's good enough.”
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