August Alsina’s boyfriend, Zu, has issued a statement, shutting down rumors that the singer groomed him while he was still underage.
August is 32, and Zu is reportedly 10 years his junior.
“This my first and only time addressing this, I don’t give a f–k about any external validation whatsoever. I don’t need anyone’s likeness, But I’m a grown a– man, with his own mind and free will…if I ever do anything it’s because I want to do it. I met August when I was already of age, an adult. Aug didn’t even know me when I was 16 or 17…not sure where that came from.. yea there’s a slight age difference but y’all pick and chooses who to judge when it comes to that,” Zu wrote.
Hope this clears up any confusion. pic.twitter.com/OkeTIYQiKP
— Zu (@Iamlazu_) September 1, 2025
Zu continues to say that the couple will have known each other for five years by the end of the year, and that they are happy together.
He also gave some insight into their relationship dynamics.
“What y’all don’t know is, that I run this relationship…l call the shots, August just shows up and supports me in whatever I want to do,” he added. “He supports my dream, He IS A DREAM! Nothing is ever forced on either end, hope this clears up any confusion…stay fly.”
August Alsina quickly hopped online to claim that Zu initially lied to him about his age, but confirmed that she was not a minor even then.
Exactly! & the even crazier part is that Zu lied to me about how old he was when we first clicked up. Granted, he was over 18… but the fact still remains. & I found out later, upon meeting the family. BUT this is information that would require me throwing my nigxa under the bus,… https://t.co/SKVtEVH1rq
— August Alsina (@AugustAlsina) September 2, 2025