The professional boxer and WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney has recently been at the center of an ongoing controversy regarding his relationship with social media influencer Leena Sayed.
Yes, Devin Haney and Leena Sayed are married. A viral jail video of Sayed speaking on the phone with rapper Young Thug has recently been circulating throughout social media, causing fans and users to question the legitimacy of the relationship between her and Devin Haney.
Leena Sayed is a social media influencer and a former group member of Taz’s Angels. Born in Queens, New York, to parents of Afghan-American descent, Sayed has expanded her modeling career over the years. She became known for her collaboration with the online clothing retailer CaviarBlaque and has since gained more than 700,000 followers on Instagram.
Recent reports say that the couple likely got married in a private ceremony held in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The rumors spread when a video emerged of the couple seemingly renewing their vows during the trip to the holy city, as reported by The Sun.
The leaked phone call, originally recorded in 2022, shows Sayed telling Young Thug that she loves him. Hence, this led to rumors speculating over her relationship timeline with Haney.
Sayed responded to the backlash on her Instagram, clarifying that she had had this conversation with Young Thug before meeting Devin Haney. She wrote:
“That video was before I met my bd. I would never talk to Thug or any other man.”
Young Thug also confronted the situation, admitting that the conversation had been taken out of context. He responded on X (formerly Twitter) by saying:
“Man me and twin was talking bout some whole other serious s**t, I don’t know y she spoke on loving other people or anything else..."
A peek into Devin Haney’s relationship history
Devin Haney was previously linked to India Love, Blac Chyna, Aileen Giselle, and other high-profile individuals before his rumored relationship with Leena Sayed.
His relationship with Blac Chyna, who he was with in 2018, sparked many controversies due to their 10-year age difference. According to Essentially Sports, the two got in touch on Instagram DMs, realizing they had the same lawyer.
The internet saw another relationship between Haney and Instagram model Liza Galore during the pandemic. In 2020, the duo flew to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where they posted photos from their romantic getaway.
His romance with India Love got him attention because of their open connection and the tattoo she got for him.