Serayah Denies That She Took Joey Bada$$ Back

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Feb 12, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; American rapper Joey Bada$$ looks on from courtside during the fourth quarter between the
Feb 12, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; American rapper Joey Bada$$ looks on from courtside during the fourth quarter between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
After accusations of "repeated infidelity," Serayah sets the record straight regarding her relationship with Joey Bada$$.

Despite what you may have thought, Serayah and Joey Bada$$ aren’t actually back together. Following an interview with TMZ, where she confirmed that they were good, fans quickly speculated that she took him back. But that’s not the case. A rep for the Empire star said that the two only speak as it relates to co-parenting and that she already returned the engagement ring.

TMZ caught Serayah at West Hollywood hotspot Craig’s on Tuesday night when she was asked about the status between herself and Joey. During the brief interview, she said that they’re both “doing great” while asserting that both of them are “hoping for the best.” Although she didn’t say a whole lot during the encounter with the paps, it was enough to spark speculation that they were back together, especially since she didn’t confirm or deny whether she returned the engagement ring. Most interpreted it as the two working out their problems privately, though comments from her rep indicate that isn’t the case at all.

Joey Bada$$ & Serayah Split

In a message shared to social media last week, Serayah announced that they parted ways after “repeated infidelity.”

“After much thought, I have made the difficult decision to end my engagement and relationship with the father of my child, Joey. I loved deeply, believed wholeheartedly in the life we were building, and wanted nothing more than to protect our family,” she said. “Unfortunately, I also had to face a painful truth: there had been repeated infidelity throughout our relationship, including during some of the most vulnerable and meaningful moments of my life.”

Ultimately, she said that the two of them were focused on raising their son, who they welcomed together in June 2025, followed by the announcement of their engagement. No word from Joey yet on the matter but we’ll keep you poted on any further updates. 

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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.

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