Boxer Devin Haney's girlfriend, Leena Sayed, is finally speaking out after sparking a whirlwind of controversy. The American model became the center of online debates when a snippet of her emotional phone call with rapper Young Thug, made during his incarceration, went viral.
The clip, dating back to 2022, showed Sayed tearing up as she expressed deep affection for the rapper, saying, "I don't like anyone... I want you."
While the call predated her relationship with Haney, fans were quick to question her loyalty, especially as she shares a child with the 27-year-old athlete and is reportedly expecting another.
Sayed took to Instagram to set the record straight. "That video was before I met my bd [baby daddy]," she wrote. "I would never talk to Thug or any other man." Her post aimed to quell the criticism and clarify the timeline of events, emphasizing that the viral moment had nothing to do with her current life.
The musician denied that there was a romance
Young Thug, currently facing charges related to alleged gang activity, also addressed the situation. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he distanced himself from the drama.
"Man me and twin was talking bout some whole other serious sh*t," the rapper wrote. "I don't know why she spoke on loving other people or anything else cause ain't giving no f*ck bout no h*es or n*ggas... Never have never will lol."
The rapper's comment seemed to underscore that the conversation had been taken out of context.
Leena prefers to avoid the public eye
Meanwhile, Sayed has kept a relatively low profile in the boxing world, making this controversy one of the few times she's been thrust into the public eye. Her partner, Haney, has yet to publicly address the situation.
As for Young Thug, his longtime girlfriend, singer Mariah The Scientist, remains steadfast in her support as he navigates his legal challenges.
This incident shines a spotlight on how fleeting moments from the past can ignite modern-day controversies, especially in the age of viral content and social media speculation.