The father of famous singer Kehlani's child has filed a lawsuit seeking full custody of his daughter, claiming she is part of a cult, TMZ reported Monday.
Ja'Vaughn Young-White filed a lawsuit seeking full custody of his 5-year-old daughter, Adeya, alleging that Kehlani was part of a cult and was influencing her parenting. according to According to TMZ, Young White claims he has been a part of the cult for several years.
The outlet further alleged that the cult leader, who TMZ did not name, is accused of numerous sexual assaults, and Young White said he fears his daughter is at risk of being abused.
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 2: Singer Kehlani performs live during day one of the 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival at Randall's Island in New York City on June 2, 2017. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images, Courtesy of Governors Ball)
According to TMZ, the father also claims that an unnamed cult leader has a lot of influence over Kehlani and may have convinced her to keep her daughter away from him. Young White also reportedly believes Kehlani is unworthy of custody due to her busy touring schedule. (RELATED: Judge grants three-year restraining order against famous singer's son).
TMZ reports that the father of Kehlani's child believes the singer is involved with a cult and has filed a lawsuit seeking full custody of his daughter.
He alleges that the cult's leaders are involved in multiple sexual assault allegations and he fears his daughter may be at risk of abuse. pic.twitter.com/xjuMlT2POT
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The Grammy-nominated singer welcomed a daughter with Young-White in March 2019. according to According to PEOPLE. TMZ, the two broke up in 2020.
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 15: Recording artist Kehlani performs during halftime of the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game at Michelob Ultra Arena on July 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 20: Kehlani performs during day two of the 2023 Sol Bloom Festival at Discovery Park on August 20, 2023 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images)
Kehlani released her song “A small storyAdeya will be touring with her mother in 2022, and Kehlani spoke about how important it is to “do what's best” for her daughter while on tour, People reported.
“I don't want my daughter to feel like she's controlling my life,” Kehlani said in an interview with Apple Music, according to People magazine. “On tour, I'm making an extra effort to make all the venues baby-friendly. We'll have like a little nursery backstage, we'll have alcohol-free areas, and everything to accommodate her needs.”
