BIA Denies J. Cole Rumors: ‘Fake Tea’ & Details Collaboration
- Rapper BIA has directly addressed and refuted rumors circulating online regarding a relationship with J.
- The denial, posted on February 1, 2026, quickly circulated, effectively shutting down the speculation.
- The rumors originated following the release of “LONDON,” the 2022 collaboration between BIA and J.
Rapper BIA has directly addressed and refuted rumors circulating online regarding a relationship with J. Cole. The Massachusetts-born artist responded to a question on social media asking if the rumors were true, stating unequivocally, “No & I have never slept with a married man ever. Fake tea.”
The denial, posted on February 1, 2026, quickly circulated, effectively shutting down the speculation. BIA is currently in a public relationship with NBA star Cam Whitmore.
The rumors originated following the release of “LONDON,” the 2022 collaboration between BIA and J. Cole, a track that proved pivotal in elevating her profile. While the song was a success, it also became the focal point of unsubstantiated gossip. BIA recently detailed the organic nature of the collaboration, emphasizing the professional dynamic throughout the process.
According to BIA, J. Cole initially invited her to the studio for a different project. She recorded a verse and, while preparing to leave, asked if she could play him another track – “LONDON.” J. Cole’s immediate reaction was overwhelmingly positive, declaring it his “favorite song.” A week later, BIA followed up by sending him the track, and J. Cole expressed interest in adding a verse, simply asking if he could “take a stab” at it. BIA readily agreed, describing a collaborative exchange built on mutual respect.
The story highlights how the feature came together naturally, without any pretense or expectation. At the time of the collaboration, J. Cole was actively contributing to numerous projects, including features on Benny the Butcher’s “Johnny P’s Caddy” and YG’s “Scared Money,” demonstrating a period of prolific creative output.
By directly addressing the rumors, BIA has not only clarified her professional relationship with J. Cole but also touched upon a broader issue faced by many women in the music industry – the tendency for their professional interactions to be misconstrued and sensationalized. She reframed the narrative, emphasizing that the collaboration was, and remains, about the music.
J. Cole is scheduled to release his latest album, The Fall Off, . The album is widely anticipated and is presumed to be his final project.
BIA’s account of the “LONDON” collaboration underscores a smooth and respectful working relationship. She recounted that J. Cole “taught me a lot just [by] watching him,” noting his ability to balance his career with family life as particularly inspiring. J. Cole himself has described being “genuinely nervous” to contribute to the track, stating that it “left him blown away” and that he “thought about this song for a month straight.”
The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges artists face in navigating public perception and maintaining control over their narratives. BIA’s swift and direct response, coupled with her detailed explanation of the collaboration’s origins, effectively dispelled the rumors and reaffirmed her commitment to professionalism and integrity.