Angelina Jolie and British rapper Akala are just friends, a new report claims.
Despite months of speculation that the pair have been involved in a romance together, a source has claimed their relationship is purely platonic.
Akala, 40, is also said to be already in a relationship with a partner who is also friendly with the 49-year-old movie star, a source claims to People.
The trio ‘all work together’ and Akala’s partner goes to ‘every event’ with them, their source adds.
However, it was recently reported that the actress reportedly ‘snuck in the rapper into her hotel room’ while in London, The Sun reported.
Angelina Jolie and British rapper Akala are just friends, a new report claims
The outlet claimed that the Oscar winner and the artist stayed inside her hotel -The Corinthia in London – for two nights in a row.
He had arrived after her, per their sources, and the duo reportedly had an intimate dinner at Soho House.
He was then allegedly snuck out the back by his handlers, per the outlet.
There have been rumors of a romances since May, after In Touch reported that Angelina and Akala have been dating for ‘more than a year.’
In August, they were reportedly seen leaving a Venice hotel together during the Venice Film Festival – which re-ignited the romance rumors.
‘She and Akala are not dating,’ People’s source said. ‘She is friends with him and his partner, Chanelle, who was also there.’
The insider added that they have been pals for ‘several years’ and that they ‘share the same passion when it comes to social and humanitarian causes.’
Adding that the stars ‘did several collabs over the years that focus on global issues like human rights. Angie speaks very highly of him.’
The movie star is ‘close friends’ with the singer and his partner, according to People magazine’s source, seen together September 29
Angelina has been seen with Akala on multiple occasions – including her London premiere for her opera singer movie Maria.
He has been at promotional events with her for her film Maria in New York City and Venice – as well at parties for her Atelier Jolie brand.
He was pictured in an Instagram carousel shared to her Atelier Jolie brand.
Angelina shares six children with ex-husband Brad Pitt: sons Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, and Knox, 16, and daughters Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and Vivienne, 16.
Angelina is in the midst of lawsuit with Brad, 60, which centers around their Chateau Miraval Winery – amid their eight years long divorce.
He sued her for selling her half of the winery in October 2021 for $67 million.
They married in August 2014 after 10 years together but Angelina filed for divorce in September 2016.
A judge granted them both legal single status on April 12, 2019, while the couple continue to finalize their divorce.
Just last week, it was reported that the actress reportedly ‘snuck in the rapper into her hotel room’ while in London, The Sun reported
Brad and Angelina pictured snuggling up January 7, 2008 at the 13th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica
In August, Angelina and Brad’s daughter Shiloh, 18, dropped her Pitt surname, legally changing her name to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie – previously Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
She first filed the petition May 27 – her 18th birthday.
Their youngest daughter Vivienne chose to leave dad Brad’s last name off The Outsiders playbill – opting for Vivienne Jolie.
Meanwhile Brad, 60, is in a relationship with Paul Wesley’s ex-wife Ines de Ramon, 34.
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