

Saweetie's love life has garnered as much attention as her career moves, making both equally eventful.
With nearly a decade in the entertainment industry, the rapper has spawned various hits, including "ICY Grl," "My Type," "Tap In," and the Grammy-nominated "Best Friend." The 31-year-old has also expanded her brand through numerous business partnerships.
Amidst her professional success, Saweetie's high-profile relationships and breakups have also kept her in the spotlight.
Who Is Saweetie Dating?
Let's take a look back at Saweetie's dating history.
Keith Powers
Keith Powers
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Before her rise to stardom, Saweetie reportedly had a four-year relationship with actor Keith Powers from 2010 to 2014.
In an interview with Hollywood Unlocked, Keith disclosed that their romance ultimately ended due to a toxic dynamic between the pair.
“I was in a relationship for four years from, like, 18 to 22,” he said. “We separated because it was just too toxic.”
After the breakup, The Perfect Find star moved on with actress and singer Ryan Destiny.
Justin Combs
Justin Combs
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Shortly after calling it quits with Keith, Saweetie reportedly dated Diddy's eldest son, Justin Combs, in 2016.
While the length of their relationship isn't clear, Saweetie seemed to hint at why they split in her 2018 song "B.A.N." The lyrics describe an ex leaving her for another woman. Rumors circulated that Justin had left Saweetie for model Aaleeyah Petty.
The lyrics read:
“You not tall enough, your bank account not long enough for this Style is weak as f—k, your d—k ain’t bomb enough, boy, you a b—h Yeah, played the queen for a pawn b—h, yawn.”
Quavo
Quavo and Saweetie
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Saweetie's heartbreak over Justin was short-lived because soon after releasing her diss track, the "Best Friend" rapper was linked to Quavo in the summer of 2018.
The couple confirmed their whirlwind romance began when the Migos member contacted her via Instagram DMs. Coincidentally, they kept running into each other at industry events, including New York Fashion Week that same year.
Despite a three-year relationship, their romance ended abruptly when Saweetie confirmed the split on Twitter. In a series of tweets, the "My Type" emcee attributed the breakup to Quavo's alleged infidelity.
“I’m single. I’ve endured too much betrayal and hurt behind the scenes for a false narrative to be circulating that degrades my character. Presents don’t band-aid scars, and the love isn’t real when the intimacy is given to other women,” she tweeted. “I emotionally checked out a long time ago and have walked away with a deep sense of peace and freedom. Excited for this new chapter of elevation.”
YG
YG and Saweetie
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Despite the drama surrounding her dating history, Saweetie continued to explore new relationships.
In April 2023, the "Back to the Streets" rapper was spotted with YG at Coachella. The following month, their romance was confirmed during a getaway trip to Cabo. However, by January 2024, reports suggested that Saweetie and YG's relationship had fizzled out.
As of now, it's unclear whether YG and Saweetie have rekindled their romance, though they were recently spotted together during an outing.
Chris Brown
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In April 2024, singer Chris Brown hinted at a past intimate relationship with Saweetie in his diss track "Weakest Link," aimed at Quavo.
The pair's feud originated from the Migos rapper's rumored relationship with Chris' ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran. Quavo and Karrueche were speculated to have dated between 2017 and 2022, following several public sightings.
This came a few years after the Claws star's public breakup with Chris in 2015. Despite the rumors, Karrueche denied any romantic involvement with Quavo. Karrueche's denial didn't stop Chris from antagonizing Quavo at every opportunity.
While Chris didn't explicitly name Saweetie in “Weakest Link,” he included several innuendos suggesting she was the person he described.
The lyrics read:
“Cause I f—ked yo’ ex when you were still with her b—h, I’m up lil n—a They say revenge sweet, now think about that s—t Don’t let that line go over your head, I might just sing about that s—t I had her fiending ’bout that d—k there’s something sweet about that s—t I got some tea up out that b—h, but I ain’t go speak about that s—t.”
Saweetie would deny the allegations by releasing the track, including “Nani.”
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Adrian Marcel On Purpose, Sacrifice, And The 'Signs Of Life'
In this week's episode of xoMAN, host Kiara Walker talked with R&B artist Adrian Marcel, who opened up, full of heart and authenticity, about his personal evolution. He discussed his days transitioning from a young Bay Area singer on the come-up to becoming a grounded husband and father of four.
With honesty and introspection, Marcel reflected on how life, love, and loss have shaped the man he is today.
On ‘Life’s Subtle Signals’
Much of the conversation centered around purpose, sacrifice, and listening to life’s subtle signals. “I think that you really have to pay attention to the signs of life,” Marcel said. “Because as much as we need to make money, we are not necessarily on this Earth for that sole purpose, you know what I mean?” While he acknowledged his ambitions, adding, “that is not me saying at all I’m not trying to ball out,” he emphasized that fulfillment goes deeper.
“We are here to be happy. We are here [to] fulfill a purpose that we are put on here for.”
On Passion vs. Survival
Adrian spoke candidly about the tension between passion and survival, describing how hardship can sometimes point us away from misaligned paths. “If you find it’s constantly hurting you… that’s telling you something. That’s telling you that you’re going outside of your purpose.”
Marcel’s path hasn’t been without detours. A promising athlete in his youth, he recalled, “Early on in my career, I was still doing sports… I was good… I had a scholarship.” An injury changed everything. “My femur broke. Hence why I always say, you know, I’m gonna keep you hip like a femur.” After the injury, he pivoted to explore other careers, including teaching and corporate jobs.
“It just did not get me—even with any success that happened in anything—those times, back then, I was so unhappy. And you know, to a different degree. Like not just like, ‘I really want to be a singer so that’s why I’m unhappy.’ Nah, it was like, it was not fulfilling me in any form or fashion.”
On Connection Between Pursuing Music & Fatherhood
He recalled performing old-school songs at age 12 to impress girls, then his father challenged him: “You can lie to these girls all you want, but you're really just lying to yourself. You ain't growing.” That push led him to the piano—and eventually, to his truth. “Music is my love,” Marcel affirmed. “I wouldn’t be a happy husband if I was here trying to do anything else just to appease her [his wife].”
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Colman Domingo’s Career Advice Is A Reminder That Our Words Shape Our Reality
When it comes to life, we are always here for a good reminder to shift our mindsets, and Colman Domingo just gave us one we didn't know we needed.
In a resurfaced clip from an appearance at NewFest shared as a repost via Micheaux Film Festival, the Emmy award winner dropped a gem on how he has navigated his decades-spanning career in Hollywood. The gem in question? Well, Colman has never identified with "struggle" in his career. Let that sit.
Colman Domingo On Not Claiming Struggle
"I’ve never said that this career was tough. I’ve never said it was difficult. I’ve never said it was hard," Colman said. "Other people would say that—‘oh, you're in a very difficult industry. It's very hard to get work and book work.’ I’m like, I’ve never believed that."
Instead of allowing himself to be defined by other people's projections about their perceptions of what the industry is or was, Colman dared to believe differently even if his reality was playing catch up with his dreams:
"Like Maya Angelou said words are things. And if you believe that, then that's actually what it is. Actually I've just never believed it. Someone told me some years ago, they said, 'I remember you were, you're a struggling actor.' I'm like, 'I don't.'"
"I wasn't attached to a struggle. I was attached to living..."
He continued:
"Even when I was bartending and hustling and not having opportunities or anything, I never believed that I was struggling because I wasn't attached to a struggle. I was attached to living and creating and being curious."
Colman’s philosophy of attaching to living instead of struggle has blossomed into an enduring career. He first made his mark on stage in acclaimed Broadway productions before transitioning to the screen, where his star began to rise in the 2010s following his role as Victor Strand in Fear The Walking Dead. From there, his presence only grew, landing memorable supporting roles in If Beale Street Could Talk, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and the hit series Euphoria.
In more recent years, Colman has stepped fully into the spotlight with standout leading performances in Rustin and Sing Sing, both of which earned him widespread critical acclaim and Academy Award nominations for Best Actor.
With all that said, Colman's advice is no doubt powerful, especially for those who are chasing their dreams, building something from the ground up, or have question marks about what's next in their careers. Words shape our realities, and how we speak about our journeys even in passing matters.
Words Create Our Reality & Colman Is Living Proof
"I tell young people that. To remember the words that you say about yourself and your career are true. So, I choose to make it full of light and love and it's interesting and every day I'm going to learn something new even if it looks like I don't have what I want but it's important to be in the moment... you really build on the moments moment to moment.
"And you're looking back at your career as I've been in it for what 33 years and you're like, 'Wow, that's what I've been doing.' And I've stayed strong to that so I think that is truly my advice."
Let this be your sign to give your path a reframe. When the path you're on feels uncertain, the journey is still unfolding. Like Colman said: "I wasn't attached to a struggle. I was attached to living."
That's a Black king right there.
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