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Jayda Cheaves sparks Lil Baby and Ari Fletcher rumors after TikTok livestream comments

Jayda Cheaves addressed online speculation during TikTok live, hinting at rumors about Lil Baby and Ari Fletcher


Pop Culture & Art January 19, 2026 1 min read

Influencer and entrepreneur Jayda Cheaves has become a major topic of online discussion after remarks she made during a recent TikTok livestream appeared to confirm ongoing rumors involving rapper Lil Baby and influencer Ari Fletcher.

Speculation intensified on January 16 when Jayda addressed circulating claims during a live session. While she did not directly name Lil Baby or Ari Fletcher, she indicated that the rumors being discussed were not fabricated. She also emphasized her desire to avoid expanding on the topic, stating that she was choosing peace instead. Her brief but direct comments quickly sparked widespread reactions on social media, especially as neither Lil Baby nor Ari Fletcher has publicly responded.

Jayda Cheaves shares a well-documented history with Lil Baby, whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones. The two began dating in 2016, experienced an on-and-off relationship for several years, and welcomed their son, Loyal Armani, in 2019. They officially confirmed their breakup in September 2022, a background that has added weight to Jayda’s recent remarks.

Beyond relationship headlines, Jayda Cheaves has built a career as a social media influencer, businesswoman, and author. Born on September 25, 1997, in Georgia, she reportedly began her entrepreneurial journey at age 16 by reselling clothes. Over time, she expanded into beauty and hair products, opened a physical store in Atlanta, and launched her online hair brand, Amour Jayda Hair.

Jayda is also the author of The Young Boss Blueprint: 15 Important Steps to Becoming a Young Boss, published in 2018, which focuses on motivating young people toward entrepreneurship. She has since amassed a large following across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat through beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content.

Jayda has previously spoken openly about challenges in her relationship with Lil Baby, including public scrutiny and cheating allegations. In a 2021 interview, she acknowledged that ongoing public issues made reconciliation difficult. Since their split, both have focused on their individual lives, though speculation surrounding them continues to attract public attention.

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