Social media influencer and media personality Brittany Renner is speaking out and she’s not holding back.

After a whirlwind of online speculation tied to her brief relationship with rapper Kevin Gates, Renner took to Instagram Live this week to address the chatter, remove her hijab, and set the record straight about where she stands now.

The moment quickly became a viral talking point—not just because of what she said, but because of how unapologetically human she was while saying it.

“I know y’all have questions,” Renner began, looking directly into the camera with the same mix of fire and vulnerability that has defined her online persona for years. “And since everyone else seems to be doing the talking for me, let me clear things up myself.”

Renner confirmed that her relationship with Kevin Gates is over, and she made it clear that she’s ready to move forward on her own terms. “I’m not looking for sympathy. I’m not looking for shade either. What I am doing is reclaiming my voice.”

The Hijab Moment: A Statement, Not a Stunt

The most visually striking moment of the live session was when Renner removed her hijab—a headscarf she had been seen wearing in recent weeks that led to a wave of commentary online.

For some, it raised questions about religious conversion. For others, it became a symbol wrapped in controversy. But for Renner, it was deeply personal.

“Wearing the hijab was part of something I was exploring spiritually and emotionally,” she explained. “It wasn’t for attention. It wasn’t performative. But just like I chose to wear it, I’m choosing to take it off—publicly—because I want to move without assumptions.”

Her tone wasn’t defensive—it was honest. She acknowledged the weight and sensitivity surrounding religious symbols, emphasizing that her decision to wear or remove the hijab was never about mocking faith.