Solange Knowles’ son Julez Smith is back in the spotlight after what appears to be his first response to the Atlanta LGBTQ nightclub fallout. The 21-year-old had already been trending following his March 13 appearance at Opium Nightclub. Now, a deleted tweet is adding another layer to the situation.
In the post, Julez shared two photos of himself with the caption, “Them interviews cost too yaknow.” The message quickly caught attention because many viewers connected it to his decision to decline an interview with Gaye Magazine during the event. So the timing led to speculation that he was addressing the situation directly.
The tweet did not stay up for long. However, screenshots circulated across social media, keeping the conversation going. Because of that, the moment added fuel to an already active online debate about what happened that night in Atlanta.
Gaye Magazine also responded publicly. The outlet quoted Julez’s tweet and wrote, “Not it’s a fee?! Typical trade,” followed by a laughing emoji. That response quickly made rounds as well, with users reacting to the back and forth between Smith and the publication.
So the situation has now shifted from event criticism to a visible exchange online. While some people sided with Julez and argued that interviews can come with a price, others questioned the communication between both sides ahead of the event.
Julez has not shared any additional statements since deleting the tweet.
