Chloe Bailey, one-half of the music duo Chloe x Halle, has finally addressed swirling rumors about her relationship with Nigerian superstar Burna Boy. The speculation began in December 2024 when the two were spotted together in Lagos, Nigeria. Chloe, who had remained silent until now, opened up about the headlines during an interview with The Breakfast Club on January 8.

When asked if she planned to bring a date to the upcoming NAACP Image Awards, Chloe playfully sidestepped the question, saying, “My godmom and my manager.” The singer, who is nominated for Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album for her song Boy Bye, dodged further probing about whether Burna Boy would be her red carpet companion, responding, “You’ll have to ask him.”

Pressed for more details about her Lagos trip, Chloe gushed about the experience, saying, “Nigeria is so beautiful. I had the best time. I had some good food—I had pepper soup and lots of spicy chicken. It’s really good. I really had a great time.”

However, when asked directly about her rumored relationship with Burna Boy, the 25-year-old artist remained coy. “Well, I’m a grown woman… and he’s a grown man, just like I’m a grown woman,” she remarked.

Rumors of a budding romance between Chloe and Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, gained traction in December after the duo was seen spending time together in Lagos. Social media went into a frenzy after the two were spotted cruising in a Lamborghini, sharing intimate moments at a club, and holding hands during another outing. Adding fuel to the fire, Chloe was also seen rocking Burna Boy’s “ODG” chain and pendant.

While fans eagerly speculate about their connection, Chloe remains tight-lipped, leaving the public to wonder if their relationship is serious or simply a fun fling.

Chloe’s romantic life has often made headlines, though she has yet to publicly confirm any past relationships. Burna Boy, 33, was previously linked to British-Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don, with whom he went public in 2019 before their breakup in 2021.

For Chloe, it seems her focus remains on her burgeoning career. In a recent interview with ESSENCE, the Swarm actress revealed she’s not ready to settle down just yet. “I have always had baby fever, but I know I’m physically and mentally not ready to birth a beautiful child just yet. I have a lot of things in my career that I want to accomplish first, and I still want to be a little selfish,” she said.

As the world watches Chloe’s every move, one thing is clear: she’s determined to live life on her own terms, whether it’s pursuing her music, exploring love, or simply enjoying the journey. Fans will just have to wait and see if this potential romance blossoms into something more.