This past Saturday, Jhene Aiko spoke out on why she filed for divorce from Dot Da Genius. The now deleted tweet said that Aiko was “glad to be free from all the drugs, depression and confrontation.” Although she didn’t say it outright, many inferred from the statement that Dot had abused Aiko in some way.
Likely responding to Aiko herself and the fervor of the internet, Dot Da Genius took to Instagram to defend himself against the allegations.
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“In light of public threats, false allegations, and attempts to slander my name and character, I am compelled to speak up,” he said. “Because my nature is peaceful, I’ve been silent out of respect for all involved, and to maintain my privacy. However, I believe the truth must be heard, which is that I’ve never been violent or abusive to any woman in my life.”
He said that violence against women is “abhorrent to me” and “far from how I conduct myself.” Dot said that he won’t speaking on the situation again as he’ll focus on “family and friends” because “soon enough the entire truth will come to light.”
Jhene Aiko and Dot Da Genius were married last year but after 11 months, Jhene filed papers for divorce. There’s a widely circulated rumor that she’s currently dating Big Sean, whom she collaborated with on the Twenty88 album.
