Kehlani addresses cult allegations involving daughter Adeya

R&B singer Kehlani has publicly responded to allegations from her ex-partner, guitarist Javaughn Young-White, who is seeking full custody of their daughter, Adeya. 

Young-White’s recent legal filings claim that Kehlani, 29, is affiliated with a “cult” and has allowed members of this group to care for their five-year-old daughter in ways he describes as concerning. The filing, which has circulated online, has drawn attention due to the nature of Young-White’s allegations, which suggest that Adeya’s well-being may be compromised.

Young-White’s claims include assertions that Kehlani entrusts Adeya to group members while on tour and that some members participate in what he considers inappropriate practices with their daughter. He reportedly claims, “Adeya sleeps in the bed with, and is given baths by random adult members of the cult,” further alleging that some of these adults were “under the influence of psychedelic drugs” during these interactions.

Young-White has expressed frustration over his concerns being dismissed by Kehlani, saying, “Instead of addressing my feelings, she resorts to disparaging me online to her millions of social media followers.”

In a statement shared on Instagram, Kehlani rejected the accusations, clarifying her stance on the situation. “I strongly deny any claims that I have put my child in harm’s way,” she wrote, stating that she has never left her daughter “alone with anyone deemed dangerous or unsafe.” 

Kehlani also addressed accusations linking her to a cult leader, known as Neto, who allegedly performed private religious ceremonies with Adeya. Young-White has voiced concerns that these ceremonies might expose their daughter to potential harm, claiming that Neto has “numerous accusations of committing sexual assault against women and young girls.”