Brittany Renner posts without hijab for first time in almost a year, sparks mixed reactions online
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Brittany Renner, who recently confirmed her divorce from rapper Kevin Gates after just 52 days of marriage, took to Instagram to clarify her stance on several issues, including her journey with Islam and what seem s to be her decision to remove her hijab.
Renner's whirlwind relationship with Gates, which started earlier this year, ended just over a month after their marriage, drawing attention due to the brevity of the union and her public conversion to Islam in January.
In a recent Instagram post, Renner shared a video of herself without the hijab, accompanied by a message expressing her unwillingness to conform to others’ expectations. The video featured a bold text overlay, which read, “I’m not interested in shrinking myself to fit in anywhere.” In the caption, Renner reinforced her message, writing, "I don’t have blind loyalty to any person, place, or thing. I also don’t need excuses to do what I want to do because I accept whatever comes behind my decisions. It’s still Alhamdulillah for everything! Hope this helps 👁️👄👁️." This post served as a statement of empowerment, showing her decision-making process and emphasizing personal autonomy over societal pressures.
Renner’s decision to publicly remove the hijab came shortly after she confirmed the details of her brief marriage to Gates. During an interview with Real 92.3 LA, Renner explained that the couple had married on April 6 and divorced on May 28.
She also mentioned the Islamic 90-day waiting period required after a marriage, which allows for reconciliation or confirmation of pregnancy, but this period ended without them reconciling. According to Renner, this timeframe is meant to give couples a chance to reassess their relationship, and she used this period as a "90-day reset" to focus on herself. Despite the marriage's short duration, she stated that she had no regrets and was comfortable with her decisions, noting that Islam had made a positive impact on her life.
Her decision to remove the hijab after converting to Islam earlier this year has generated mixed reactions on social media. Some people speculated that the move was tied to her divorce from Gates, while others defended her right to make her own choices.
I try not to judge but the fact that Brittany Renner came out of that hijab soon as she broke up with Kevin Gates is insane lol. Just playing with them ppl religion for a man
— Jayda (@Jaydajlee) June 18, 2025
Onlyfans girls and women who show their body for money the new playbook is to say they changed for God after getting the bag... Brittany Renner takes off her hijab after divorcing Kevin Gates and converting to islam... id smash but she for the streetspic.twitter.com/L116wr9vyq
— KUMA (@Kuma4King) June 18, 2025
Brittany! The fact that you are on national television portraying a “Muslim” woman is surprising. First of all, playing with faith is quite serious. Secondly, we know that everyone has their own ways, but to be cussing up a storm and trying to fight while wearing a hijab is… pic.twitter.com/R8Rv51sOX5
One commenter acknowledged the difficulty of wearing the hijab for many Muslims, writing, "Most of us born Muslims struggle with Hijab. Islam is and will always be perfect, Muslims are not." This response highlighted the ongoing struggles that many Muslim women face regarding the hijab and expressed support for Renner’s personal journey.
Supporters on social media also applauded Renner for her honesty and self-empowerment, with one person commenting, “The most beautiful part of getting to the destination is the journey! You’re so beautiful girl.” Another added, “Muslims don’t always wear hijabs,” underscoring that wearing the hijab is a personal decision and not a requirement for every Muslim woman. Renner’s candidness about her choices and her ongoing evolution has earned her admiration, with many expressing pride in her openness and resilience.