Update 07/03/2020 6:56pm:

The controversy surrounding August Alsina's bombshell revelation about his alleged affair with Jada Pinkett Smith that received the "blessing" of her husband, Will Smith. Since Alsina came forward, both Will and Jada have denied the claims. However, on Friday, August Alsina took to Instagram to double down on what he says is his "truth." 

His message reads in full:

God said, We may grow weary and tired fighting in the fire, but we shall NOT be burned! The journey to freedom is a deeply complex, tricky, and turbulent road to tow; yet very necessary. Oppression comes in so many forms these days, beginning w/ physical slavery and bondage to the white man, then passed down generational programming that manifest into mental enslavement. Slaves to an idea, slaves to an image, slaves to a code of conduct, slaves to a picture you’ve created in your mind.. even if it contains many falsities.. & anything that differentiates from your “idea” & “image” feels like an attack. & I get it; not only do i get it but I’m also sorry you feel that way, BUT, The only attack here is against the invisible walls of silent societal construct and “code” we place upon each other & upon ourselves hidden behind the desires of others approval & acceptance; another form of slavery & bondage that blocks one’s truest self from showing & spirit flow. Be blocked and stuck for what? Live silent, pressed down crippled in fear for who ? Adversary is but a gift given to you to flourish. We are surround by so much disharmony in this external world, so it is my forever job to do whatever’s necessary to reach the gift of harmony within myself. Truth & Transparency makes us uncomfortable, yes, but i can’t apologize for that. A tower of truth can never fall, only a tower of lies can do that. My truth is MY truth, & its mine to own. There is no right or wrong here, it simply just IS. & I make room and have acceptance for your thoughts and opinions, regardless if I agree or not, you have that freedom to feel WHATEVER it is u feel because when you’re at TRUE peace, all of the noise and chatter becomes that of a whisper.
My heart has no malice or hate toward anyone on this planet. I just simply want the chains off & I’m willing to DIE getting there. The gift of freedom is yours to have, God promises us that, but only if you’re willing.
&God is not a man that HE should lie.. & I’m His SON, so neither would I. 🙏🏽 W/ that being said i should also say that, no one was side swiped by any conversation, everyone got courtesy calls time in advance. Wishing Everyone Big Love!

Update 07/01/2020 8:32pm:

The drama surrounding August Alsina, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and her husband Will Smith was a much talked about topic on social media last night. After August Alsina claimed that he was involved in a romantic relationship with Jada and had the "blessing" of her husband Will to pursue the bond, his claims were summarily refuted by Jada herself and by Will, who, according to The Sun, said (through a representative) that Alsina's claims are "wrong." 

Update 07/01/2020 12:35pm:

August Alsina made headlines after claiming in a recent interview with Angela Yee that he had a years-long relationship with Jada Pinkett-Smith, and he added that Will Smith knew about and gave his blessings to August and Jada. August stated, "I actually sat down with Will and had a conversation due to the transformation from their marriage to life partnership … he gave me his blessing." 

Jada Pinkett-Smith reacted to the interview, telling Page Six that Alsina’s claims are "absolutely not true." 

During the recent interview, August also revealed that his relationship with Jada had some negative effects on his life. He explained, "And I also don’t think that it is ever important for people to know what I do, who I sleep with, who I date … but in this instance it is very different because as I said, there are so many people that are side-eyeing me, looking at me questionable [sic].

"I have lost money, friendships, relationships behind it and I think it is because people don’t necessarily know the truth. But I have never done anything wrong."

Original 06/30/2020 8:38pm:

While interviewing with Angela Yee, singer/songwriter August Alsina spoke about his past romantic relationship with Jada Pinkett-Smith. According to August, the relationship was okayed by Will Smith as he and Jada's marriage transitioned into a life partnership. "I actually sat down with Will and had a conversation ... He gave me his blessing," he said.

"And I totally gave myself to that relationship for years of my life, and I truly and really, really, deeply loved and have a ton of love for her (Jada). I devoted myself to it. I gave my full self to it. So much so that I can die right now, and be OK knowing that I fully gave myself to somebody ... Some people never get that in this lifetime."

August continued, "This conversation is difficult because [it's] hard for people to understand. But once it starts to affect me and my livelihood, I have to speak up about my truth ... Walking away from it butchered me ... It almost killed me. Not almost. It did—it pushed me into being another person ... It broke me down ... It probably will be the hardest thing I ever had to experience in this lifetime. It's difficult because I never want to be the person to cause confusion or step on toes, but I want to honor myself and I want to honor my authenticity. And if honoring my authenticity means you hate me, stone me, shoot me, crucify me, whatever, bury me an honest man."

Source: instagram.com