It’s official! Lil Scrappy and Diamond have rekindled their romance and are now officially dating. The couple dropped hints of their relationship status at the 2023 BET Awards last weekend. Now, reliable sources have confirmed to TheYBF.com that the lovebirds are indeed an item, reigniting their love story and setting the music industry abuzz. More inside…
Love, drama, and a wave of nostalgia – the world of Hip Hop is abuzz with the rekindled romance of rapper Lil Scrappy and Crime Mob raptress Diamond.
Their grand entrance together on the pink carpet at the 2023 BET Awards was seemingly a soft launch of their relationship, leaving fans and followers intrigued about the status of their relationship. It’s rumored Scrappy’s divorce from his estranged wife, Bambi, was finalized, so he’s clearly ready to move on.
This unexpected reunion comes at a time when another famous couple, Nelly and Ashanti, have also rekindled their love, adding an extra layer of nostalgia to the air.
Confirming the speculation, sources have now confirmed to TheYBF.com that Lil Scrappy and Diamond are officially dating.
Watch Scrappy and Diamond hit the stage together to perform “Knuck If You Buck” during the 2023 BET Awards pre-show below:
The fans loved seeing the Crime Mob reunion! Diamond and Princess also performed their hit “Stilettos (Pumps).”
As Lil Scrappy and Diamond shared the stage during The Millenium Tour, rumors began swirling about a potential rekindling of their romance. Their on-stage chemistry and off-stage closeness ignited speculation among fans and the media. It was evident that something special was brewing between the “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” stars, creating a buzz that couldn’t be ignored.
Their journey towards reconciliation took a messy turn when Scrappy’s ex-wife, Bambi, stumbled upon incriminating text messages between him and Diamond. These messages suggested plans for secret meetings and even discussions about Bambi. The situation intensified, with Bambi sharing her side of the story, and alleging that Scrappy had been unfaithful throughout their marriage.
Finally, Scrappy opened up to his close friends and admitted the truth. He confessed (on “LAHH: Atlanta”) that Bambi had indeed filed for divorce, and shockingly, he had been engaging in secret text exchanges and flirting with Diamond, all while still legally married. SMH.
The revelations left fans and followers with mixed emotions, wondering if this rekindled romance could withstand the weight of their complicated history.
The relationship between Diamond and Lil Scrappy dates back to the early 2010s. They experienced a tumultuous romance marked by physical altercations, as revealed by Diamond during an interview with Power 105’s “The Breakfast Club” in 2014.
“He was mentally abusive, physically abusive,” the former Crime Mob rapper told The Breakfast Club. “We fought, like you ain’t beatin’ my a**. Yeah, he got some issues. Some demons, he needs some help.”
“He has bad spending problems,” she continued. “I think you, you know, people go through phases. I think we’re better off as friends. I don’t want to try to continue to be in a relationship and we end up not liking each other; hating each other. I just want people to know we’re not together.”
Scrappy, however, vehemently denied the allegations. Their troubled past adds an additional layer of complexity to their present-day reunion, leaving many wondering if they have truly moved past their previous conflicts.
Will Scrappy and Diamond’s reignited love endure the challenges and drama that surround them, or will history repeat itself? Only time will tell.
Photos: Getty Images for BET
