Where Did the Rumors That Michael B. Jordan and Raye Were a Couple Start?
British singer Raye made an interesting decision at the VMAs. While most celebrities opt not to comment on rumors about their love lives, Raye chose to address speculation that she is dating Michael B. Jordan head-on. Her comments seem to put to rest weeks of speculation that she had found love with the Sinners star. How did the rumors get started in the first place, though?
Fan video led to debate about Michael B. Jordan and Raye
Thanks to social media, it doesn’t take much for a romance rumor to take off, and that’s exactly what happened to Raye and Jordan. Back in August, fans spotted the pair hanging out at Six Flags Magic Mountain and captured some stealth footage. Once it landed on TikTok, rumors of a budding romance exploded.
The rumors gained more traction as additional photos of the stars enjoying rides together surfaced. Still, fans couldn’t decide whether the duo was on a date or just hanging out as pals. While Raye and Jordan looked like they were having a good time, there was nothing particularly romantic in the evidence. They were smiling but not especially close. There were no public displays of affection, and the pair weren’t captured touching or holding hands.
There have been mixed messages from sources
The fan footage opened the floodgates to even more reports. A source told People that the amusement park visit was not their first outing and that the pair had already been on a couple of dinner dates. According to that source, “Things are new between them, but they really like each other.”
TMZ’s reporting contradicted People’s source. The outlet reported that Raye and Jordan are just friends who have never been on a date, and that there has never been anything romantic between them despite their cozy appearance at the park. Sources also claimed that the two were spending time together in a professional capacity, with Raye reportedly working on the soundtrack for one of Jordan’s upcoming projects.
Raye sets the record straight
Raye finally weighed in at the 2026 MTV VMAs on Sunday. When Extra asked about her project with Jordan, she stayed tight-lipped, joking that she wasn’t technically allowed to discuss it and might get in trouble if she did. When told that the secrecy had everyone convinced they were dating, Raye shut it down with a laugh: “No, we’re just friends who like roller coasters.” The quip was a clear nod to the viral footage that started it all.
Some fans were deflated by the news, with many hoping Raye, whose hit single asks “Where Is My Husband!,” had finally found the answer. Jordan’s love life has drawn plenty of fan interest over the years, too. His longest and most public relationship was with Lori Harvey, which ended in 2022. While he has been spotted with several women since that split, he has not been officially linked to anyone. Fans were hoping this would be the romance that finally got confirmed, but it wasn’t meant to be.
