Speculation a few previous romance between Wale and Solange Knowles has circulated quietly for years, fueled extra by curiosity than affirmation. During a current look on Club Shay Shay, the rapper addressed the rumors instantly, leaving little room for ambiguity. “No, we were really good friends,” he stated, describing a relationship grounded in belief and artistic alignment somewhat than romance. The comment introduced a definitive near a story that had lengthy existed with out his voice.

Wale spoke warmly about Solange’s affect throughout a formative interval of his profession, significantly outdoors the studio. He credited her with increasing his worldview, together with an introduction to trend circles like Givenchy. “If anyone knows Solo, they understand that she’s always ahead of the curve. She recognized my potential before many others did,” he stated, framing her as an early believer somewhat than a romantic companion. Wale famous that he’s at present single, whereas Solange was beforehand married to director Alan Ferguson earlier than their separation in 2019.

Wale on the Kai Cenat Moment That Went Viral

The interview additionally touched on a newer second that drew intense on-line consideration. Wale revisited his temporary alternate with streamer Kai Cenat on the BET Awards, a clip that went viral after Cenat appeared to not acknowledge him. “That sh*t made me look crazy now, just so you know. They’re running with it, but we’ll talk later,” Wale stated, acknowledging how shortly the second took on a lifetime of its personal.

Cenat later addressed the incident, insisting it was unintentional. “To Wale, I hope he didn’t take my interaction personally. Honestly, how could I not be oblivious?” he wrote. Even so, Wale admitted the episode lingered with him. “Kai Cenat discussing mental health is relevant now,” he stated. “After dedicating 13 years to this industry to support the culture, to see online the narrative of ‘@KaiCenat didn’t know who you were’ is disheartening.”