Speculation about a past romance between Wale and Solange Knowles has circulated quietly for years, fueled more by curiosity than confirmation. During a recent appearance on Club Shay Shay, the rapper addressed the rumors directly, leaving little room for ambiguity. “No, we were really good friends,” he said, describing a relationship grounded in trust and creative alignment rather than romance. The remark brought a definitive close to a narrative that had long existed without his voice.
Wale spoke warmly about Solange’s influence during a formative period of his career, particularly outside the studio. He credited her with expanding his worldview, including an introduction to fashion 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 said, framing her as an early believer rather than a romantic partner. Wale noted that he is currently single, while Solange was previously married to director Alan Ferguson before their separation in 2019.
Wale on the Kai Cenat Moment That Went Viral
The interview also touched on a more recent moment that drew intense online attention. Wale revisited his brief exchange with streamer Kai Cenat at the BET Awards, a clip that went viral after Cenat appeared not to recognize him. “That sh*t made me look crazy now, just so you know. They’re running with it, but we’ll talk later,” Wale said, acknowledging how quickly the moment took on a life of its own.
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 said. “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.”
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