Cyn Santana Says Leaving Joe Budden Was The "Best Decision" She's Made

BYAron A.Updated on September 26, 202266.5K Views

Joe Budden and Cyn Santana attend Sean 'Diddy' Combs Hosts CIROC The New Year 2018 Powered By Deleon Tequila at Star Island on December 31, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

Ouch, that's gotta hurt.

There are very few things on television that are as messy as Love & Hip-Hop. Now, the VH1 show has often been a place where people get a better/exaggerated look at the love lives of some of the biggest rappers. Joe Budden and his ex-girlfriend, Cyn Santana's relationship were displayed for the public to watch over the course of their time together, including when they welcomed their first son in the world together.

The two split up earlier this year, and just like Love & Hip-Hop, things got a bit messy between them. There have even been rumors that they broke up for some Love & Hip-Hop drama. However, Cyn has actually spoken out publicly for the first time about her side of the situation, revealing that the relationship wasn't entirely healthy for her.

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"We didn't decide on anything. I did what was best for my mental health, for my peace, and for me and my son," she explained. "Basically, let's just sat that I'm probably the happiest that I've ever been. And that was probably the best decision I've made in my entire life in the 26-years I've been living on this earth. The best decision I made was leaving that relationship. And my son and I are amazing."

We've yet to hear a response from Joe Budden on the matter and it's unclear if he'll actually chime in. Check out the full video below.

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Aron A.

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.