American rapper Lil Zay Osama has reportedly been exposed for physically abusing his ex-girlfriend, which he denies. His ex-girlfriend, who goes by Orijanelity online, allegedly released surveillance footage showing a violent altercation between them, which she claims is proof of the years of abuse she endured.
The video, which quickly spread across social media, appears to capture the artiste aggressively confronting his woman as she repeatedly screams for him to get out of her face. The clip was reportedly accompanied by photos of bruises and facial injuries, which the woman claimed were the result of past abuse, according to Hot New Hip Hop.
In a caption, she wrote: “Let’s show them what went on for YEARS,” strongly suggesting that the altercation was not an isolated event. The ex-girlfriend also hinted that she is preparing to pursue legal action. “I’ll see you in court tho. I don’t want to be with you.”
Lil Zay Osama came under backlash after the footage surfaced, prompting Osama to address the abuse allegations during an Instagram live stream. Osama, whose real name is Isaiah Dukes, dismissed the video as old and claimed he never physically attacked his ex-girlfriend.
“That video so old,” Osama said. “Only thing I was doing was grabbing her ass. I didn’t punch her… She lucky I ain’t beat her ass. The police came to the crib.” He alleged that she had stolen money from his bank account, which he indicated provoked the altercation.
The rapper questioned the legitimacy of her claims, arguing that he would have been arrested if the situation was as violent as she alleged. “Why didn’t the police take me to jail if she had bruises and scars on her face?” he asked, adding that the allegations lacked coherence.
Lil Zay Osama was released from prison months ago after serving a 14-month prison sentence. He was arrested for a 2022 gun charge that stemmed from an incident involving him leaving a loaded Glock with an illegal switch in an Uber. In addition to prison time, he was fined $10,000.
