For years, fans have speculated about a secret relationship between rappers Lotto and 21 Savage. Despite the constant rumors, both have denied being romantically involved.
Lotto once spoke out about the claims, saying:
“She’s mad at me because we shared that she was in a relationship with 21 Savage. Her team even offered to pay me to take it down, but I said no.”
But the rumors haven’t stopped. Many fans believe the two are more than friends, with some even speculating that the real reason they can’t go public is because 21 Savage is still legally married to someone else.
To understand the full story, let’s rewind to 2019, when 21 Savage made headlines after being detained by ICE for overstaying his visa. The news shocked fans, who had always assumed he was an Atlanta native. It was revealed that he was actually born in the UK, and his visa had expired in 2006. ICE accused him of living in the U.S. illegally for over a decade.
An ICE spokesperson even told CNN: “His whole public persona is false.”
21 Savage was eventually released on bond, and while he faced the threat of deportation, he worked to resolve his immigration status. Despite these challenges, he kept releasing music, including his 2020 collaboration with Lotto on the track Pull Up, which sparked even more rumors about their relationship.
Then, in October 2020, during an interview on the Big Facts Podcast, 21 Savage revealed a bombshell—he was married and had a family. His wife was identified as Kiana, someone he had been with for years. According to her Instagram, Kiana has two kids, and it’s widely believed 21 is their father. He’s also confirmed in interviews that he has three children altogether.
The ongoing speculation about 21 Savage’s personal life and his connection with Lotto continues to intrigue fans, leaving everyone wondering if there’s more to the story than they’re letting on.
When rumors started swirling that 21 Savage was married, people on social media wasted no time accusing him of tying the knot with Kiana just to get a green card. But honestly, no one really knows if that’s true.
Fast forward to December 2020, and fans were buzzing about a possible connection between Lotto and 21 Savage. For her 22nd birthday, Lotto flew out to Puerto Rico with some friends, posting all the fun on Instagram. At the same time, 21 mentioned he was in Miami, but some fans noticed his surroundings looked oddly similar to Lotto’s vacation spots.
Things got even juicier when Bossip reported that some of 21’s crew members were also spotted in Puerto Rico during Lotto’s birthday trip. To add to the speculation, OnSite claimed that 21 gifted Lotto a pink Corvette for her big day.
By January 2021, Lotto addressed the rumors during an interview with Wild 94.1. When the host asked if there was anything going on between her and 21, she shut it down:
Interviewer: “So, you’re saying there’s nothing romantic going on between you two?”
Lotto: “Nope. Nope. It’s all about respect, you know? People love their conspiracy theories.”
The interviewer didn’t let it go, though, bringing up Lotto’s iconic “777” chain. Fans had speculated that it was a subtle nod to 21 Savage, since 7+7+7 equals…you guessed it, 21. Lotto laughed it off and denied any connection to the rapper.
But did fans believe her? Not a chance.
By February 2021, the speculation hadn’t died down. Lotto confirmed in a chat with Fat Joe that she was in a relationship, but she kept her lips sealed about who it was.
“All I’m saying is, I’m in a relationship, for sure. As long as it’s respectful, that’s all that matters,” she teased.
Of course, fans weren’t satisfied with her cryptic answers. People started throwing other names into the mix, like Key Glock and BRS Kash, but both rappers quickly shot down the rumors.
Still, Lotto and 21 Savage continued to be the top pick for fans.
In March 2021, 21 added fuel to the fire by posting a photo of Lotto on his Instagram story. He captioned it:
“No makeup, damn you fine. It’s only one way I can come about you, twin.”
The post didn’t last long before 21 deleted it, but gossip pages were quick to grab screenshots. Fans were divided—some were thrilled, thinking he had finally confirmed their relationship, while others were frustrated, saying, “Why deny it if this is true?”
Then came April 2021, and things got even more interesting. Lotto posted some stunning bikini photos on Instagram. She appeared to be alone in the shots, but fans couldn’t help noticing that the shadow of the person taking the pictures looked suspiciously like 21 Savage. Her caption?
“He love it here.”
When people pressed her about it, Lotto claimed her friend Lexi was the one behind the camera. But fans weren’t buying it.
By the end of 2021, Lotto dropped her massive hit Big Energy, and 21 Savage was one of the first to publicly show support, even calling her “the queen of the A.”
The chatter hit a fever pitch again during 21 Savage’s 29th birthday. He posted a photo of a heart-shaped birthday cake with a cheeky message that fans couldn’t stop talking about.
As you can imagine, 21 didn’t exactly spill the beans about who sent the cake.
Fast forward to early 2023, and Lotto was spotted with a tattoo of 21’s real name behind her ear. It raised a lot of eyebrows. By May 2023, rumors started flying about trouble in their relationship when 21 was reportedly seen on a date with his wife, Kiana.
Then, in July, Kiana made things even more interesting by wishing 21’s mom a happy birthday on social media, calling her “the best mother-in-law a girl could ask for.”
Despite all the drama, Lotto asked her fans to stay out of her personal business. But, in June 2024, she dropped a bombshell on Twitter, revealing that 21 was the only man she’d ever let sleep with her on the first date.
And yet, here we are—fans are still trying to wrap their heads around how Lotto can stay so chill while sharing her so-called boyfriend with his wife.
As for us here at RRG? We’re just sitting back, enjoying the popcorn, and watching this messy love triangle unfold.