Malika Hack and her twin sister Kadija have been part of Hollywood for decades, but Malika recently grabbed headlines thanks to her ties with the Kardashians and her complicated love life. When news broke of her pregnancy and her silence about OT Genesis being the father, it was clear their relationship was in trouble. Today, we’re diving deep into their romance.
To understand their story better, let’s rewind to March 2010 when OT Genesis, also known as Otis Oliver Flores from Long Beach, faced legal issues and spent 15 days in jail for theft. That same year, he welcomed a son, later revealing the child’s autism diagnosis on The Breakfast Club. He’s grateful his son’s mother could give their child the attention he needed.
Despite these challenges, OT Genesis stayed focused on his music career under his stage name. He explained that ‘OT’ stands for overtime or out of town, and ‘Genesis’ symbolizes a fresh start. Changing the spelling to avoid criticism from religious groups shows his sense of humor about the scrutiny he faces.
He filmed a music video for his song ‘Jack Chan’ and released it on YouTube. If you haven’t heard it yet, the chorus goes something like this: “Me, me, me, got stunt, got stunt, rubber band, rubber band, I’m fly, I’m fly, Peter Pan, Peter Pan, I stunt, I stunt, Jack CH, Jack CH.” What exactly is he talking about? These days, it’s anyone’s guess.
Someone brought the music video to 50 Cent’s attention, and 50 liked what he heard. He signed OT to his G-Unit record label, and OT joined 50 on tour, fulfilling his dream and enjoying every moment on stage.
In 2014, OT dropped his single ‘Touchdown,’ but it didn’t quite catch fire. Around that time, OT realized something: 50 had only signed him for one song, not an entire album. So what’s a single deal? It means signing on for just one track, not a full album. “So 50 saw a chance and took it,” is that what you’re saying? Speaking on R&B Money podcast, OT recalled, “I was like, ‘Wait, what’s happening?’ He said, ‘Nah, this is just for one song. That’s how it goes.’ I thought I was signed with 50 forever, you know?”
Despite feeling disappointed and a bit confused, OT remained on good terms with 50 and focused on his career. Then, one night at a Hollywood hotspot, he unexpectedly bumped into Busta Rhymes. “Was he with someone?” Just curious, Busta. Just curious. When asked about his label, OT revealed he had moved on from G-Unit.
Busta Rhymes had faith in OT Genasis’ talent and signed him to his label, Conglomerate Records. OT shared on the R&B Money Podcast that Busta gave him a chance to release a full album with an upfront advance, which he celebrated by living it up for a year.
When the label warned him to release music or risk being dropped, OT hastily recorded a song and shot a pricey music video. Unhappy with the result, he decided to switch gears and released “Coco,” a track he’d recorded just the night before. They scraped together a budget for a makeshift video shoot in the projects. “Coco” quickly climbed to number five on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in October 2014.
He followed up with another hit, “Cut It,” featuring Young Dolph, released in September 2015. Despite dropping two mixtapes under Busta’s label, OT faced legal troubles after his July 2016 arrest at an Atlanta airport for carrying a loaded firearm. During this time, he made headlines for vacationing with Malaysia Pargo, recently divorced from Basketball Wives, treating her and friends to a lavish getaway.
Their relationship remained unconfirmed as OT dealt with legal issues, including a DUI arrest in January 2017 that led to probation and mandatory counseling. By October 2017, OT was seen with Malika Haqq, known for her reality TV appearances and ties to the Kardashian family.
Their outings together and appearances at Lakers games sparked rumors until they publicly confirmed their relationship later that year. They enjoyed vacations and attended high-profile events until their romance quietly ended in early 2018, marked by social media photo deletions and mutual unfollowing.
On February 13th, 2018, it seemed like Malika was flirting with Khloe’s brother, Rob Kardashian, whom she had a history with during Rob’s rocky relationship with Blac Chyna. Malika playfully tweeted at Rob, asking why he never called her anymore and hinting at a comeback. But the next day, on Valentine’s Day, she surprised everyone with a sweet video confirming she was back with her beau, OT.
Their relationship wasn’t without drama. By May 2018, Malika took to social media to reflect on love and heartbreak, hinting at challenges they might have been facing. Things got more complicated when rumors surfaced about OT’s infidelity, backed by claims from insiders. Despite the ups and downs, OT tried to win Malika back with a heartfelt public declaration of love in October 2018.
However, their efforts couldn’t repair the cracks. In June 2019, Malika announced her single status with a bold Instagram post. Sources revealed that their busy lives and alleged trust issues took a toll, but they parted amicably.
Then came a surprise: Malika’s pregnancy announcement. She kept the father’s identity private, focusing on the joy of impending motherhood. During her pregnancy journey, she faced more challenges when other women claimed OT was flirting with them online. Malika brushed it off with her trademark confidence, declaring it wasn’t her problem.
As she prepared for her baby shower in February 2020, emotions ran high. Cameras captured Malika in tears, feeling overwhelmed by the attention. Her close circle, including Khloe, sensed there was more behind her tears than just the event itself, hinting at deeper personal struggles she was navigating.
“OT surprised everyone by showing up at Malika’s baby shower, where they both looked joyful in photos together. Confirming she’d been single for eight months in an Instagram post, Malika shared how they attended every doctor’s appointment eagerly awaiting their son’s arrival. Ace Flores was born in March 2020, but despite Malika’s hopes, OT, busy with singles and collaborations, wasn’t as involved as she had anticipated. On an episode of ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians,’ Malika expressed disappointment that OT didn’t feel the urge to help set up their son’s nursery.
Seven months after Ace’s birth, OT casually responded to questions about their relationship, describing Malika as a friend and indicating they were both figuring out their paths. By June 2021, Malika briefly dated ‘Love Island’ star Johnny Middlebrooks, sparking speculation about her romantic choices.
Throughout their journey, OT stirred controversy with a remix of Keyshia Cole’s ‘Love’ released in December 2019.”
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Keyshia was taken aback when she discovered a street-inspired version of her hit song had been released without her consent. She voiced disappointment, emphasizing her wish for her classic songs to remain untouched. The unauthorized release led to a feud between Keyshia and OT.
Tensions escalated when OT made disrespectful remarks about Keyshia, sparking a heated exchange on social media. The situation seemed to settle until Khia’s comments stirred things up again. OT then made offensive remarks about Keyshia’s mother, Frankie, who was undergoing rehab at the time. Keyshia’s sister, Elite Noel, joined the fray, intensifying the online conflict.
The feud took a more serious turn after Frankie’s passing, prompting OT to publicly apologize to Keyshia and express remorse for his behavior. Keyshia accepted his apology, bringing a truce between them.
Despite the drama, OT and Malika are focused on co-parenting, while Malika has expressed her desire to expand their family. Amid family dynamics, including lighthearted suggestions from Khloe Kardashian, the situation remains complex, but wishes for their well-being prevail.