When speaking about Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s marriage and relationship woes, it is exhausting to not point out singer August Alsina.
In a 2020 YouTube interview with Angela Lee, the “No Love” musician stated he was beforehand in a romantic relationship with Pinkett Smith.
The pair met via Pinkett Smith’s son Jaden in 2015. However earlier than Alsina and Pinkett Smith grew to become mates, he stated he spoke with Smith first.
“He gave me his blessing,” Alsina claimed.
After his feedback made headlines, Pinkett Smith invited Alsina on “Purple Desk Speak” to speak about their “entanglement.”
Through the episode, Pinkett Smith revealed that she had been in a relationship with Alsina when she and her hubby have been separated.
In a preview clip that aired Oct. 11, forward of the Oct. 13 NBC Information prime-time particular with Hoda Kotb, the “Set It Off” actor shared extra particulars about her private life, together with that her and Smith have been separated since 2016.
Learn on to study extra concerning the man behind Pinkett Smith’s “entanglement.”
August Alsina takes care of his nieces
In 2018, Alsina took to Instagram to disclose his good buddy and “largest supporter” Chandra, who was the mom of his three nieces, had died on Christmas evening after a battle with most cancers.
“I’m Completely devastated & Deeply shattered! Not just for myself, however for my 3 little nieces, whom are actually robbed of BOTH mother and father,” he stated.
Within the publish, Alsina famous that he was going to deal with his nieces, who’re the youngsters of his late brother Melvin LaBranch III.
“Lord is aware of I’m nonetheless elevating myself however I suppose it’s formally official…I’m a DAD now & I’ve 3daughters, & i don’t know the slightest factor about it or the place to start out however sadly I/we all know loss too nicely. Relaxation In Peace my dearest candy sister..You made it out of this hell gap. ❤️,” he stated.
Alsina additionally talked about his life as a caretaker in a 2020 interview with Individuals. The “Music Cry” singer recalled the heartbreaking second his Chandra requested him to take custody of his nieces.
“It was to the purpose of delusion,” he stated. “I used to be similar to, ‘No method, ain’t no method that’s going to occur.’ I bear in mind my sister asking me, ‘Would you’re taking custody?’ I’m like, ‘In fact I’ll. However there’s no method you’re going to die.’”
“As she was planning to depart this Earth, she texted me, ‘All this time you’ve been operating from being a dad or mum, from having youngsters, and now you’re compelled to,’” he continued. “I’m like, ‘I simply play the playing cards that life offers me, and I’ll determine all the things out.’ She stated, ‘You all the time do.’ And he or she went to sleep and that was that.”
August Alsina has labored with quite a lot of large artists
In 2013, Alsina rose to fame when he launched his breakthrough single “I Luv This S—.”
The music was so in style that many artists rushed to work with him, together with Nicki Minaj, who collaborated with him on their 2014 love music, “No Love (Remix).”
Then, in 2016, the “Tremendous Bass” rapper labored with Alsina once more on DJ Khaled’s “Do You Thoughts,” a love ballad that additionally featured Chris Brown, Jeremih, Future and Rick Ross on the monitor.
August Alsina was virtually going to retire from music
In 2021, Alsina introduced that he was going to retire from music in an Instagram publish he shared on-line.
“These final couple initiatives are more likely to be the final you see/hear of August Alsina,” he wrote. “W/ that stated, it’s my hope that we will take pleasure in one another whereas I’m right here, on my final victory lap across the solar. ☀️💫 I’ll attempt to make it as nostalgic as attainable for you w/ lovely tunes & excessive vibes 🎶 . With nice love, all the time.🕊 -AA.”
Regardless of his need to retire, Alsina has nonetheless created and launched new music all through the years. In 2023, he launched his fourth studio album, “Myself.”
August Alsina has suffered from numerous well being points
In 2014, followers have been gravely involved when Alsina handed out on stage.
In 2018, he later revealed that he suffers from Guillain-Barré syndrome, which based on Mayo Clinic, is a “uncommon dysfunction wherein your physique’s immune system assaults the peripheral nerves.”
Alsina revealed his situation throughout an episode of “Purple Desk Speak,” with Jada Pinkett Smith, the place she additionally mentioned his earlier dependancy to Percocet.
In 2019, Alsina shared an replace whereas in a hospital mattress, revealing that his autoimmune illness was so dangerous that he needed to be hospitalized after he awakened at some point and could not really feel his legs.
