{"id":23333,"date":"2026-02-20T20:01:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T18:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=23333"},"modified":"2026-02-20T20:01:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T18:01:23","slug":"tyla-and-chris-brown-romance-rumors-quashed-amidst-viral-social-media-buzz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/tyla-and-chris-brown-romance-rumors-quashed-amidst-viral-social-media-buzz\/","title":{"rendered":"Tyla and Chris Brown Romance Rumors Quashed Amidst Viral Social Media Buzz"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This week, social media was abuzz following rumors about South African artist Tyla purportedly dating American R&B artist Chris Brown.The chatter intensified after a user on X claimed that the two had been seen together multiple times, first at a hotel in New York, then at what was reported to be Tyla’s father’s birthday gathering in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n

<p.On Thursday, 19 February 2026, the original post showcased images intended as “evidence” of their alleged relationship.<\/p>\n

“These repeated sightings have now fueled and seemingly confirmed the ongoing dating rumors between them. Adding to the speculation, Tyla has started following Chris Brown on Instagram, something she wasn\u2019t doing before,” the post claimed.<\/p>\n

<p.Reaction on the internet varied, with some fans expressing disbelief, while others hoped the rumors were inaccurate.<\/p>\n

Some critics suggested that a connection with the controversial R&B star could harm Tyla’s carefully curated public persona.<\/p>\n

<p.Nevertheless, further examination showed that the viral assertions were not substantiated.<\/p>\n

<p.The photo circulated as proof of the couple attending her father’s celebration was actually taken during the Water hitmaker’s birthday party in Los Angeles in 2024, not in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n

<p.Contrary to initial claims, the supposed sighting at the New York hotel did not include Chris Brown.<\/p>\n

<p.The individual in the image was Nigerian artist Wizkid, who was captured from behind during a session for their song “Dynamite.”<\/p>\n

Additionally, searching for Chris Brown on Tyla’s Instagram account revealed no signs of her following him recently, which contradicts another significant claim from the viral post.<\/p>\n

<p.This is not the first time Tyla has been at the center of dating rumors.<\/p>\n

<p.In 2024, she was linked to rapper Travis Scott after they were seen together, although those rumors were later identified as misleading.<\/p>\n

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After Tyla and Chris Brown were recently spotted together at a hotel in New York a few weeks ago, the two were seen together again this time at Tyla’s father\u2019s birthday celebration in Johannesburg, South Africa. These repeated sightings have now fueled and seemingly confirmed the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/8GEMjeH2lI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Li na🌸 (@vahphor) February 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n