A fabricated social media post recently caused a stir online, falsely implicating rappers Sexyy Red and GloRilla in a bizarre polyamorous rumor involving NBA star Brandon Ingram. The incident highlights the dangerous speed at which manipulated content can spread, blurring lines between parody and malicious misinformation.
How a Manipulated Image Sparked Fake Celebrity Drama
The chaos began when parody social media accounts, including Hoops Crave (a spoof of Pop Crave) and IngramAlerts, shared a doctored screenshot. The image purported to show a comment from Sexyy Red on an Instagram Story posted by GloRilla, which featured her boyfriend, New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram. The fake comment read, "B*tch lets be sister wives," accompanied by a bold caption claiming Sexyy Red was pushing for a polyamorous "throuple" with the couple.
The post gained significant traction before users began questioning its authenticity. Adding a layer of absurdity, the fake post even included a plug encouraging fans to vote Ingram into the NBA All-Star Game. This mix of real names, fabricated narratives, and promotional bait is a classic tactic used by troll accounts to drive engagement and clicks.
Artists Issue Firm Denials, Fans Rally Support
Both artists moved quickly to shut down the false narrative. Sexyy Red addressed the rumor directly, clarifying she had nothing to do with the post and labeling it as "weird and fake." She criticized the creators, stating she does not entertain such games and called the entire episode "lame."
GloRilla responded with equal firmness but more brevity, flatly declaring the screenshot was fake and telling people to stop playing with her name. Fans of both rappers swiftly backed them, calling out the parody accounts in comment sections and questioning why fabricated celebrity drama is often treated as entertainment.
The Real Relationship Behind the Fake News
Away from the online hoax, the relationship between GloRilla and Brandon Ingram has been public and well-documented since mid-2025. Dating rumors first ignited around her July birthday celebration in Cabo, Mexico, where videos surfaced of the two dancing closely at a nightclub with their arms around each other before leaving together.
Since then, GloRilla has been spotted attending Ingram's NBA games, wearing jewelry linked to his jersey number, and sharing intimate photos from their time together. Their consistent public appearances have strongly indicated a genuine and serious relationship, making the viral fake screenshot appear even more outlandish and disconnected from reality.
Why Troll Accounts Succeed in the Digital Age
This incident underscores a recurring online phenomenon: shock value spreads faster than truth. Parody and troll pages thrive by targeting high-profile, outspoken celebrities like GloRilla and Sexyy Red, whose real-life friendship and collaborative history made the fake "sister wives" angle somewhat believable to casual scrollers, despite its inherent absurdity.
Fortunately, the situation caused minimal lasting damage. Sexyy Red continues preparations for major performances, including a slot at Rolling Loud Australia alongside Gunna and Ken Carson. GloRilla remains focused on her music career, while Brandon Ingram concentrates on his NBA season. The episode serves as a crucial reminder for social media users: always verify the source, especially when a post seems designed to create messy drama.
