Relationship rumors have started spreading for model Emily Ratajkowski and musician Shaboozey. They were spotted together several times over the month of August, partying at nightclubs as well as attending movie premieres.
After splitting from ex-husband Sebastian Bear-McClard in 2022, Ratajkowski has dated the likes of Brad Pitt, Pete Davidson, Eric Andre, and even Harry Styles. Meanwhile, Shaboozey has kept much of his love life private—up until now.
Ahead, everything you need to know about Shaboozey.
Shaboozey was seen leaving Ratajkowski’s New York apartment.
The day after the premiere of Zoë Kravitz’s film Blink Twice, the musician was spotted leaving Ratajkowski’s apartment in the West Village—departing in the same clothes he wore the night before.
Ratajkowski and Shaboozey attended the Blink Twice premiere together.
Ratajkowski and Shaboozey seemed inseparable at the Blink Twice premiere. TMZ reported that the duo kept sneaking away to have personal time together, while they also rubbed shoulders with the movie’s star, Channing Tatum, as well as director Kravitz (who also happens to be Tatum’s fiancé).
The duo sparked dating rumors in early August 2024.
The model and musician first sparked dating rumors after Page Six claimed they were seen holding hands at a New York City nightclub. On August 10, Ratajkowski was filmed backstage with Shaboozey at Z100’s Summer Bash at Hudson Yards.
Multiple sources told TMZ that it’s true Ratajkowski and Shaboozey are spending time together, but “their relationship is very casual and nothing serious.” The outlet wrote, “They are hanging out and seeing where things go.”
Shaboozey and Ratajkowski might have met at a Fourth of July party.
According to The Cut, the pair’s connection might have started at Michael Rubin’s Fourth of July White Party in the Hamptons. Shortly after that, they were spotted having dinner at Maison Close in Soho.
Shaboozey broke out in the music scene in 2018.
Shaboozey (whose birth name is Collins Obinna Chibueze) is a genre-bending artist whose music combines hip-hop, country, and Americana sounds. He initially gained attention for his 2018 song “Start a Riot (feat. Duckwrth),” which was included in the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack.
In 2024, he collaborated with Beyoncé on two tracks from her Cowboy Carter album, including “SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN’” and “SPAGHETTI.” Later that same year, he released his own country single, “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100.
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