Angelina Jolie and British rapper Akala are just friends, a new report claims.
Despite months of speculation that the pair have been romancing together, a source claims their relationship is purely platonic.
The 40-year-old Akala is also said to already be in a relationship with a partner who is also friends with the 49-year-old film star, a source claims People.
The trio “all work together” and Akala’s partner goes with them to “every event,” their source adds.
However, it was recently reported that the actress allegedly ‘sneaked the rapper into her hotel room’ while she was 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 at her hotel – The Corinthia in London – two nights in a row.
According to their sources, he arrived after her and the duo reportedly had an intimate dinner at Soho House.
His handlers then allegedly sneaked him out the back, according to the outlet.
Rumors of a romance have been swirling since May, after In Touch reported that Angelina and Akala have been dating for “more than a year.”
In August, they reportedly left a Venice hotel together during the Venice Film Festival, reigniting 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 friends for “several years” and that they “share the same passion when it comes to social and humanitarian causes.”
Adding that the stars “have done several collabs over the years that focus on global issues such as human rights. Angie speaks very highly of him.’
The movie star is “good friends” with the singer and his partner, according to People Magazine’s source, seen together on September 29
Angelina has been seen with Akala several times, including her London premiere for her opera singer film Maria.
He has been with her at promotional events for her film Maria in New York City and Venice, as well as parties for her Atelier Jolie brand.
He was pictured in an Instagram carousel shared with her brand Atelier Jolie.
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 middle of a lawsuit with Brad, 60, centering on their Chateau Miraval Winery – amid their eight-year divorce.
He sued her for selling her half of the winery in October 2021 for $67 million.
They married in August 2014 after ten years together, but Angelina filed for divorce in September 2016.
A judge granted them both single status on April 12, 2019, as the couple continued to finalize their divorce.
Last week it was reported that the actress allegedly “snuck the rapper into her hotel room” while she was in London, The Sun reported.
Brad and Angelina pictured as they snuggle at the 13th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica on January 7, 2008
In August, 18-year-old Angelina and Brad’s daughter Shiloh dropped her Pitt last name and legally changed her name to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie — formerly Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
She first filed the petition on May 27, her 18th birthday.
Their youngest daughter Vivienne chose to leave father Brad’s last name on the bill of The Outsiders and chose Vivienne Jolie.
Meanwhile, Brad, 60, is dating Paul Wesley’s ex-wife Ines de Ramon, 34.