The artist and their ex, Javaughn Young-White, issued statements.
This is who I am and what I have always been focused on."
They said that they would be taking time for their well-being, as well as that of their child.

Kehlani responds to allegations that she’s in a cult.Kehlani/Instagram
“I never said that I think Santeria is a sex cult,” he wrote.
“Nor did I say that my daughter is in a sex cult.
He added that “the TMZ article sensationalized aspects of what was said while simultaneously breaching my confidentiality.

Kehlani says media reports are inaccurate.Gabe Ginsberg/Getty
Further, the filing of my case was incomplete and did not have my authorization by error of counsel.
I am no longer represented by the aforementioned counsel.
There will be an amended filing soon which will illustrate the full range of my concern.”

Kehlani’s ex responds to cult allegations.Kehlani/Instagram
He concluded that his “hope” was for “a formal retraction and apology.”