Kehlani has denied claims that she is in a cult.
The 29-year-old singer has hit back at claims by her ex-partner Javaughn Young-White that she is involved in a cult.
The allegations came to light in July when Young-White filed for full custody of their daughter Adeya, five, claiming she was in danger.
According to documents obtained by Billboard, Young-White has claimed, “While Respondent is on tour, and our daughter is in the care of her fellow cult members, Adeya sleeps in the bed with, and is given baths by random adult members of the cult and she is often in the bedroom alone with some of these people.”
He also claimed that when he tried to retrieve Adeya, he was “physically restrained and threatened”.
Additionally, Young-White has requested that Kehlani undergo a psychological examination and that his name be added to Adeya’s birth certificate.
Kehlani, who uses she/they pronouns, took to Instagram on Tuesday to respond to the “hurtful” allegations.
“What has been published in the media over the past 24 hours is incredibly hurtful, inaccurate, inappropriate, and simply untrue,” they wrote on their Instagram Stories. “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.”
They continued, “I also do not align with any of the allegations made against my former religious community that have been stated in the media.”
The two-time Grammy nominee went on to insist that her daughter’s safety was her priority.
“I have always taken great care to ensure that my child remains protected and safe at all times,” she wrote. “My child and my commitment to motherhood have always been my sole driving forces in this life and will always remain so.”
The musician added, “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.”
The former couple welcomed Adeya in March 2019 after one year of dating. They split months later.
