After weeks of online whispers and assumptions about his relationship with August Alsina, Zu has finally spoken out and he’s not sugarcoating a thing.
In a statement shared to social media, Zu made it clear he doesn’t need approval from anyone and isn’t here to chase internet fame. He says when he met August, he was already an adult, shutting down rumors that there was any inappropriate age gap or grooming involved. According to Zu, August didn’t even know him when he was 16 or 17, despite what the internet tried to piece together.
With five years of history behind them, Zu says August has only ever spoken about their bond in future terms because they’re building toward something real. And while the internet ran wild with speculation, Zu was focused on something else entirely, protecting his peace and the relationship he values.
And let’s be clear, he’s not playing the passive partner role. Zu says he’s the one who runs the show. From decision making to direction, he’s steering the relationship and August shows up to support him every step of the way. According to Zu, August supports his dreams and ambitions without ever forcing anything on either end.
He also addressed the way silence allowed narratives to spin out of control. While he says he’s not the type to broadcast his life online, he understands how staying quiet gave people space to create false stories.
Shortly after Zu’s message made rounds, August Alsina himself chimed in. He admitted Zu initially lied about his age when they first met but clarified it wasn’t a minor situation. August says he didn’t find out the truth until he met Zu’s family, and by then, it was clear that the relationship wasn’t built on anything inappropriate.
For both of them, the focus remains on their private connection, not public opinion.
