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Serayah Calls Off Engagement to Joey Bada$$ After Cheating Allegations

The 'Empire' actress detailed the "painful truth" behind their breakup in a lengthy Monday statement.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Serayah is officially calling it quits and shutting down her romance with Joey Bada$$. The *Empire* star went public on Monday with news that her engagement to the rapper is officially over, leaving fans stunned by the sudden and dramatic relationship update. Taking to social media with a lengthy and emotional post, the actress shared what she described as the "painful truth" behind the high-profile breakup. Serayah pulled back the curtain on the romance, making serious cheating accusations against her former partner as she declared the wedding canceled.

Did Serayah and Joey Badass Break Up?

Serayah and Joey Bada$$
Serayah and Joey Bada$$

The answer is a definitive yes. The screen star made it entirely clear online that the relationship has run its course, using her personal accounts to deliver the message directly to her audience without holding anything back. Her raw statement laid out the demise of the relationship step by step, making sure there was zero confusion about where the pair stands today. After stepping into the spotlight together, the duo's romantic journey has come to a screeching halt following the sudden revelations shared on Monday. Followers who had been tracking the Hollywood romance were left reeling by the candid commentary, which marked a definitive end to their future wedding plans.

The actress shared the “painful” decision in an Instagram post Monday.
The actress shared the “painful” decision in an Instagram post Monday.

Why Did Serayah Call Off Her Engagement?

Joey Bada$$ and Serayah McNeill posing for a photo.
She accused the rapper (pictured above with Serayah in February 2024) of “repeated infidelity.”

According to the actress, infidelity was the ultimate catalyst for the unexpected split. Serayah claimed that cheating destroyed the trust between the couple, forcing her to make the painful decision to call off the engagement for good. Rather than staying quiet about the personal heartbreak, the former *Empire* leading lady decided to address the entire situation head-on. She expressed a firm intention to focus on herself and leave the drama in the rearview mirror as she steps into her next chapter. The public air-out makes it clear that there is no turning back for the pair. As Serayah puts the relationship behind her, fans are watching closely to see how both stars navigate the fallout from the intense online reveal.

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Serayah and Joey Bada$$
The actress shared the “painful” decision in an Instagram post Monday.
She accused the rapper (pictured above with Serayah in February 2024) of “repeated infidelity.”
The alleged cheating occurred “during some of the most vulnerable and meaningful moments of [her] life,” the “Empire” alum (pictured above with Joey in September 2025) claimed.
She celebrated the breakup with a party, documented. (Pictured: A selfie of Serayah.)
“Thank you next!” Serayah (pictured above with the “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” actor in September 2024) wrote.
Her ex (pictured above in July 2025) has yet to comment.

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Are Serayah and Joey Bada$$ still together?
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Serayah accused Joey Bada$$ of cheating in a detailed social media statement explaining why she ended their engagement.