August Alsina is taking the response to his coming out in his stride.

As widely reported, the 31-year-old opened up about falling in love with a man last year on the ‘Surreal Life’ and recently expanded on the matter during an interview with Nick Cannon on Counsel Culture. He shared that “love is more complex than gay, straight, (or) bisexual.”

The latter of which lit up the internet following a set of homophobic responses from ‘Love & Hip-Hop’  brawler Akbar V.

Now, in living his truth out loud, Alsina is addressing further feedback.

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August Alsina appears to have fired back at Akbar V after the ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ brawler went nuclear in response to his remarks about God and falling in a different kind of love with a man.

As reported, Alsina addressed questions about his orientation in a recent interview by saying that sexuality was more “complex” than “gay, straight, bisexual” and added that the “greatest gift” God gave him was “exposure” to “so many different types of people, places, (and) things.”

Reacting to the comment unprovoked, an incensed Akbar hissed “Don’t put God in your worldly foolishness.”

Now, Alsina is making a point of getting something off his chest.

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‘Love & Hip-Hop’ brawler Akbar V has sounded off on August Alsina after the singer opened up about his sexuality.

As reported, the ‘I Luv This’ crooner directly addressed speculation around his personal life after he appeared to “come out” while declaring his love for a man.

During a recent visit to the Counsel Culture show on Prime Video, Alsina stressed that sexuality was more “complex” than “gay, straight, bisexual” and added that the “greatest gift” God gave him was “exposure” to “so many different types of people, places, (and) things.”

In a fresh address on social media, Akbar – who is renowned for violently fighting on reality TV – took issue with Alsina’s reference to God.

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August Alsina is setting the record straight about his sexuality.

As reported, the ‘I Luv This’ singer revealed that he had found a new kind of love with someone unexpected.

The vague remark left the door open to ample speculation, particularly in light of the performer’s spotlight on his close relationship with rising artist Zu. 

After dropping a set of summertime snaps with the latter that further ignited chatter, Alsina stopped by the Counsel Culture show on Amazon’s Prime Video and addressed the matter.

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August Alsina is enjoying the summertime with fellow musician Zu.

The pair, who have been inseparable on social media, shared a joint post moments ago and have timeline talking.

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August Alsina has amassed a loyal fanbase by way of his catalog of contemporary R&B bops.

Still, that hasn’t stopped the crooner from showcasing his skills by belting tracks from others – namely Beyonce.

In fan-captured footage believed to be from the Fall Back in Love Comedy & Music Jam Tour that Alsina is currently part of, the New Orleans native delivered his own take on Queen Bey’s ‘Flaws & All.’

The showing has surfaced on the heels of the release of Alsina’s new album ‘Myself.’

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Following months of dropping what appeared to be standalone singles, August Alsina sprung quite the surprise on his dedicated fans Wednesday (March 8) when he announced his unexpected fourth studio album, ‘Myself,’ would hit digital shelves Friday (March 10).

The follow-up to 2020’s ‘The Product III: StateofEmergency,’ ‘Myself’ comes as a 10-track affair that sees the 30-year-old sit front and center thanks to its modest list of features.

Featuring the previously released cuts ‘Lied to You,’ ‘Weekdays,’ and its title track, marches to chart battle as Alsina’s second release on the Shake the World/EMPIRE label imprint.

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August Alsina sent his fans into a frenzy of worry in late 2021 when he suggested he was hanging up his mic to head into retirement.

Yet, the award-winning R&B star followed the announcement by cranking out a steady stream of new music – even watching his songs  ‘Lied To You,’ ‘Myself,’ ‘2 AM,’ and ‘Weekdays‘ enjoy a warm reception from music lovers (as we reported here).

And while those tunes were not accompanied with official reports about the larger project they were tied to, Alsina took to social media this week to lift the lid on news about his next body of work.

Turns out it will be hitting digital shelves a lot sooner than expected.

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It’s been nearly three years since August Alsina rocked headlines for admitting he had an affair with Jada Pinkett-Smith, but the award-winning R&B singer continues to be haunted by the aftermath of the shocking event.

Despite taking to press in late 2022 to reveal he’s “moving past the entanglement” and does not keep in touch with Jada or her Academy Award-winning husband Will Smith, Alsina still finds himself tied to the two – a position highlighted by Chris Rock‘s recently unveiled Netflix comedy special, ‘Selective Outrage.’

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Despite alluding to retirement plans in late 2021, August Alsina has been cranking out a steady stream of new music over the last few months – much to the delight of his dedicated fans.

After watching his singles ‘Lied To You,’ ‘Myself,’ and ‘2 AM’ enjoy a warm reception from R&B lovers (as we reported here), the 30-year-old has followed with another banger: ‘Weekdays.’

“I blow a bag on Saturday,” he sings on the braggadocious track, “’cause on Sunday I know it’s comin’.”

Tapping rising Hip-Hop star Deeno and “special friend” Zu to assist, hear ‘Weekdays’ in full inside.

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August Alsina may have previously insinuated he was ready to hang up his mic, but we’re sure fans aren’t complaining about the fact he’s been blessing them with a consistent stream of new music since making that announcement.

After dropping singles ‘Shake the World,’ ‘Beautiful Way,’ and ‘Lied to You’ (all assumed to be featured on his forthcoming project), the award-winning crooner has now lifted the lid on his first solo release of 2023: ‘Myself.’

A testament to his tough upbringing in New Orleans, the reflective track sees the 30-year-old pay homage to himself for making it out of the trenches.

“’I stayed real and I ain’t tryna fool myself / Navigated out the jungle, didn’t lose myself / Never forgot what I had to do myself / When I only had me, myself and I, do or die,” he sings on the inspiring cut.

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While the world continues to speculate on the true nature of August Alsina and friend Zu‘s relationship, the duo are looking to redirect the heightened attention to their musical endeavors.

Since announcing his love for Zu, Alsina’s unleashed multiple tunes – some of which are expected to line what is believed to be his forthcoming final album.

Now, he’s joined forces with the rapper to lift the lid on the music video to their duet ‘2 AM’ – a slow-burning cut that sees its performers trade verses about being up late because someone special is on their minds.

“Baby let me know what you doing / Tell me who else on your mind? / I ain’t gotta tell you, you already know / That it’s you that is always on mine / I get flashbacks from the last time / I was in your body, it’s divine,” they sing.

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