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 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

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’s ex responds to cult allegations.Kehlani/Instagram

He concluded that his “hope” was for “a formal retraction and apology.”