Breaking news: Faith Evans is dating Stevie J, and everyone is losing their minds. If you’ve been following our channel, you’ve seen our video on Faith’s messy love life—check the description for the link. Stevie J’s relationship drama has been a reality TV fixture for years, so what could possibly go wrong with this new couple? Well, a lot. The issues started right away, and the red flags have been nonstop. Get ready for a wild ride, but before we dive into the drama, make sure to grab some snacks from rrgsnacks.com. We’ve got beef and bacon jerky, Buffalo Ranch popcorn, and green apple licorice to keep you munching while you watch!
In 2016, Faith started working on “The King and I,” a duet album featuring vocals from her late husband, the Notorious B.I.G. She teamed up with several notable figures to complete the project, including Diddy and Stevie J. Faith and Stevie go way back to their days working together at Bad Boy Records, where she was signed, and Stevie was part of Diddy’s producer group, The Hitman. Stevie is also the godfather of Faith and Biggie’s son, CJ.
During an interview with TV One’s “Uncensored,” Faith, a mother of four, shared that while recording “The King and I,” Stevie flirted with her for the first time. She had to tell him to stop because she only saw him as a friend. What she didn’t mention was that Stevie was expecting a baby with his then-girlfriend, Jocelyn Hernandez, at the time.
Faith wasn’t interested initially, but she revealed on “Uncensored” that Stevie pleaded with her and her close friends for months until she finally gave in. Their relationship began sometime in 2016, and Jocelyn gave birth to Stevie’s sixth child, Bonnie Bella, in December of that same year. While we’re not here to judge, starting a relationship with someone who has a newborn with someone else is certainly intriguing. Then, two months later, in February 2017, the drama escalated when a woman named Liz announced on social media that she had been dating Stevie for the past seven months.
The woman mentioned that her wealth and success allowed her to financially support Stevie, even buying him expensive jewelry during their relationship. This detail about her supporting him financially is quite significant, and we’ll delve into it more soon. She also accused Faith of harassment, saying Faith sent her pictures of positive pregnancy tests and threatening emails. Given Stevie’s past, many people believed the woman’s story. The “I Love Old School Music” website chimed in with, “Faith, if you’re reading this, I just have three words for you about your relationship with Stevie: run, child, run.”
A month later, news broke that Faith had told Stevie to hit the road after she found out he was still involved with Jocelyn. Faith said on an episode of “Behind Every Man,” “I think that’s when I decided to walk away because I’m not a man-stealer or a homewrecker.” She also told “The Breakfast Club” that they split up because there was just too much drama in Stevie’s life. But Stevie wasn’t ready to let go. He admitted that getting dumped made him “lace up my boots and do all the right things.”
Eventually, they got back together, and on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, while in Las Vegas, Stevie reportedly told Faith they should get married right then and there. Sources close to Faith’s family told TMZ that Stevie rushed the wedding because he knew that if Faith told her friends and family, they would try to talk her out of it. They ended up getting married in their hotel room without even exchanging wedding rings. This was Stevie’s first marriage and Faith’s third.
According to TMZ, their family and close friends were blindsided and unhappy about the news, including Faith’s 21-year-old son, CJ, who had to come to terms with the fact that his godfather was now his stepdad. Insiders said that Faith’s friends and family were constantly calling her, asking why she went through with it. Faith reportedly responded by sending them the song she recorded with Stevie, “A Minute,” which includes lyrics like: “Lately I’ve been thinking you could be my baby. Everybody thinking we both crazy. You crossed the line so many times, but you’ve always been there for me. Falling in love with you, it didn’t even take a minute.”
Just two days after becoming Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, Jocelyn shared some explosive screenshots on social media. She posted alleged text messages from Stevie dated June 17, just a month before he married Faith. In these messages, Stevie asked Jocelyn to marry him, but she turned him down, saying she wanted to marry someone else she really liked. This revelation suggested that just a month before marrying Faith, Stevie was trying to marry someone else.
Despite this bit of drama, Faith and Stevie seemed happier than ever. In February 2019, Stevie told People magazine they had finally bought their wedding rings, and he even bragged about keeping Faith happy in more intimate ways, claiming they were getting close “three to five times a day.”
Fast forward a few months, and rumors started swirling as their first anniversary approached. They briefly unfollowed each other on Instagram, and Stevie was posting some pretty cryptic tweets like, “Drunk people always speak their truth,” “One’s insecurities can damage them,” “All that glitters ain’t gold,” “Cherish what you love,” and “Just know nothing will last forever.” Despite these hints at trouble, the couple showed up together at the Essence Festival, looking solid.
But by December 2019, Stevie was back on Twitter, venting with tweets like “No woman is faithful.” The next day, he claimed his accounts had been hacked. Things stayed murky until May 2020, when TMZ reported a big fight at their LA home. The police showed up and noticed Stevie had visible marks and scratches on his face. Faith was arrested but later released, and the charges were dropped because Stevie refused to testify against her.
While we all love a bit of juicy celebrity drama, we also root for happy endings. Despite knowing Stevie and Faith’s relationship was a rollercoaster, we were still cheering them on. That is, until April 2021, when Jocelyn dropped another bombshell. She took to Instagram, accusing Faith of cheating on Stevie with several young men. Jocelyn also made some shocking claims about Faith’s son, Ryder, who is on the autism spectrum, saying, “Your crazy kid almost killed Bonnie Bella under your watch. I have Stevie on recording begging me for forgiveness ’cause Bonnie could have gotten killed by that animal you call a son.”
According to court documents, Stevie J and Faith Evans separated in October 2021, just six months after their wedding. By November, Stevie had filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, and requested spousal support as well as coverage for his legal fees. Notably, the documents revealed that the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement.
Remember Liz? The woman who claimed she dated Stevie while he was with Faith? Liz alleges she was financially supporting Stevie during their relationship. With Stevie now asking Faith for spousal support and legal fee coverage, it appears that Faith was the primary breadwinner in their marriage. This situation raises questions about Stevie’s finances—are his earnings not what they used to be? Reports suggest that Stevie owes a significant amount in back taxes to the IRS and the state of Georgia, and his child support arrears have reached $1.3 million. It’s unclear if these debts have been paid off.
As the divorce proceedings moved forward, a video surfaced on Instagram showing Faith and Stevie arguing about Faith’s alleged infidelities. The exchange was intense: “I hate you.” “You lie.” “I hate you.” “That’s cool. It’s cool. That’s what you like to do.” “How do you disrespect me though? I don’t do nothing to you.” “All I did was love you.” This confrontation seems to support claims about Faith cheating on Stevie. Despite this, the couple was later seen vacationing together, and Faith mentioned to “Entertainment Tonight” that they planned to spend the holidays together. However, instead of calling off the divorce, Faith’s lawyers continued to submit documents to the court. In December 2021, they requested that Stevie’s spousal support request be denied.
Stevie’s social media posts continue to overflow with declarations of love for Faith, reaching a climax in a poignant Mother’s Day message in May 2022. In this post, he publicly apologized for disrespecting and humiliating her, pleading, “God knows I’m a better man with you, and I’m asking you to find it in your heart to forgive me and allow me to rebuild our trust.” Yet, this leaves us scratching our heads. Wasn’t Stevie the one who initiated the divorce proceedings? Wasn’t Faith accused of infidelity? So, why does Stevie persistently beg for her love and forgiveness?
We’re not trying to ignite drama, but it appears that Stevie rushed into both the marriage and the divorce. Despite his earnest desire to reconcile with Faith, she seems resolute in moving forward with the separation. Our suspicions were confirmed by Radar Online in May 2022, reporting Stevie’s desperate pleas for Faith to reconsider, to no avail. Despite spending the Fourth of July together and Stevie’s candid statement to Hip-Hop DX, “That’s my best friend. Why wouldn’t it work out? She knows everything about me. I know everything about her. So, when it’s like that, it’s bound to work out,” Faith proceeded to submit her financial records to the court in October 2022, aiming to expedite the divorce.
Upon reflection, it’s evident that their relationship was fraught with warning signs from the outset, seemingly destined for failure. Nevertheless, we extend our sincere wishes for Faith and Stevie as they navigate their respective paths forward. Did we overlook any red flags?