Tyler, The Creator has responded to Jaden Smith describing him as his ‘boyfriend’ at the Camp Flog Naw festival in California.
Jaden stood on stage while making the supposed announcement, while 27-year-old Tyler watched on from the audience, wearing a mask.
The 20-year-old actor and musician surprised fans when he appeared to announce his relationship with Tyler during his set, stating:
I just wanna say Tyler, The Creator is the best friend in the world and I love him so f*cking much.
And I wanna tell you guys something — I wanna tell you. Tyler doesn’t wanna say, but Tyler’s my motherf*cking boyfriend! And he’s been my motherf*cking boyfriend my whole f*cking life!
Tyler, The Creator is my f*cking boyfriend! It’s true!
Jaden, the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, added:
Tyler, The Creator is my f*cking boyfriend. OK? You take anything away from this f*cking show, that’s what you need to take away.
Jaden’s declaration sparked much gossip among fans, with debate over whether this was a true proclamation of love or just Jaden mucking around.
The moment in question was filmed by a gig attendee and has since been dissected in great detail. Many fans have pointed towards Tyler’s jovial reaction at the gig as evidence of a wind-up, with the rapper appearing to chuckle with amusement at Jaden’s bombshell.
However, others have already expressed their approval of this celebrity union, taking to social media to congratulate the famous ‘couple’.
One person tweeted:
Jaden Smith just admitted he’s dating Tyler, the Creator and I want you guys to know I am stanning that sh*t.
Another said:
Apparently Tyler, the Creator and Jaden Smith are in a relationship. Two of my top favourite artists and individuals dating one another. I need a moment.
Later on, Jaden continued to spark intrigue over Twitter, tweeting:
Yup @tylerthecreator I told everyone you can’t deny it now.
In response to this, Tyler said:
hahaha you a crazy n**** man
Now, this could be interpreted in numerous ways. Of course, plenty of couples chuck playful insults at each other, but then again so do friends who are all too used to each other’s banter.
Tyler’s response was liked 22,000 times, with fans rushing to give their own two cents on the matter.
Some people are already referring to the pair as their ‘favourite couple’, while others have noted how Tyler hasn’t exactly given a firm ‘no’ to the rumours.
One person tweeted:
He didn’t say no! Lol Congratulations.
Another pushed:
So you’re not denying it.
Could there be true romance in the air? Or is this just two good mates having a laugh together?
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Jules studied English Literature with Creative Writing at Lancaster University before earning her masters in International Relations at Leiden University in The Netherlands (Hoi!). She then trained as a journalist through News Associates in Manchester. Jules has previously worked as a mental health blogger, copywriter and freelancer for various publications.