A tweet that surfaced on Tuesday falsely claimed that rapper Sexyy Red was open to a polyamorous relationship involving Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram and his girlfriend GloRilla. Despite this rumor being disproven two months earlier, the tweet amassed close to 120,000 views, fueling confusion among fans.
The speculation first emerged in December, but both GloRilla and Sexyy Red quickly dismissed the story as untrue.
Artists Deny Rumors of a Polyamorous Relationship with Ingram
GloRilla publicly rejected the rumor in a tweet dated December 18, saying,
“Dats fake stop playing with me.”
Sexyy Red echoed the denial later that day, stating,
“I wasn’t even gone say nun but dis is weird and fake asf I don’t even play des kinda games.”
Although the story was debunked early on, the prominence of Brandon Ingram, GloRilla, and Sexyy Red has led to them becoming frequent targets of false or misleading gossip in public discourse.
Background on Ingram and GloRilla’s Relationship
Brandon Ingram and rapper GloRilla made a subtle public acknowledgement of their relationship in September by sharing a photo from a night out together. While GloRilla keeps most details private, she revealed that she first met Ingram in November 2024, during his time with the New Orleans Pelicans.
This period coincided with GloRilla’s release of her debut album, Glorious. The project featured several collaborations, including one with Sexyy Red on the track Whatchu Kno About Me, which climbed to number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Brandon Ingram’s All-Star Selection and Public Support for GloRilla
On Tuesday, Ingram received the news that he would replace Steph Curry in the upcoming NBA All-Star Game. Ingram used this moment to express appreciation for his girlfriend, highlighting her influence on his performance.
He said,
“All the attitude that I bring her every single day, her work ethic pushes me to be better too.”
This All-Star selection marks the second time Ingram has been honored; his first appearance was during the 2019-2020 NBA season.
The Impact of Fame on Personal Lives and Rumors
As high-profile figures within the sports and music industries, Brandon Ingram, GloRilla, and Sexyy Red’s personal lives are under constant scrutiny, making misinformation and rumors a frequent challenge. Despite this, the couple remains relatively private about their relationship, choosing to focus on their careers and achievements.
With Ingram’s rising career highlighted by his NBA All-Star selection and GloRilla’s growing success in hip hop, both are likely to continue attracting attention. However, verified statements from those involved serve as crucial reminders to approach such rumors with caution, especially when public figures become targets of baseless speculation.
Sexyy Red wants a poly relationship with Brandon Ingram and GloRilla pic.twitter.com/txBNP1gsww
— Hoops (@Hoopss) February 11, 2026
