AceShowbiz - Kehlani has defended her silence after her ex-partner Javaughn Young-White made allegations that she was involved in a cult. In a custody filing, Young-White claimed that Kehlani's involvement in the cult endangered their daughter's well-being.

In a statement on Instagram, Kehlani denied the allegations, stating that she was "focused on my daughter" and "the work I have to continue, so her life remains as wonderful as it is." She also clarified that she has no ill will towards those spreading the accusation.

Young-White has since apologized for the allegations, admitting that the "explicit wording" of his statement was not approved by him and that he "deeply regrets and apologizes for any role [he] played in perpetuating these claims." He stated that he still believes his alarm was proportionate to the information he received, but added that he hopes "Priest Neto, his family, and affected members of the church receive just restoration."

Kehlani had previously responded to the allegations on Instagram, slamming Young-White's claims as "incredibly hurtful, inaccurate, and simply untrue." She stated that she "strongly deny[s] any claims that [she] have put [her] child in harm's way, or left [her] child alone with anyone deemed dangerous or unsafe."

Both Kehlani and Young-White have emphasized that this is a legal, private, familial matter and have requested privacy. Kehlani stated that she will not be commenting further and will let the legal process proceed. Young-White added that he hopes to "clear the discrepancies made by TMZ" and requested a "formal retraction and apology."