CELEBRITY
Breaking: Rapper Lil Woadie (16 Years Old) & his Fiancée (26 Years Old) are going viral because of their height & age difference💍🤯
Recently 26-year-old Keyanna Beverly and Seattle rapper, 16-year-old Lil Woadie, have been at the center of much controversy. Drama began when Keyanna posted pictures of her dropping Lil Woadie off at his high school. This became really heated, with many weighing in on their relationship.
The photos, circulated on Twitter and Facebook, feature Keyanna and Lil Woadie seemingly in a tender, loving relationship. Hundreds of responses poured in after the images went viral—on one hand, there are those who really praised the couple’s love for each other and defended the relationship by pointing out the undeniable fact that it is legal—as they are both over the age of consent—and consensual. On the other hand, however, others seem quite disapproving of the relationship, labeling her “pedophile” and “sex groomer.”
In Washington state, where Lil Woadie is based, the age of consent is 16, hence allowing relations between those from different age groups so long as the other party is above the legal age for consent. Keyanna has come out to set a number of records straight in regards to their relationship, saying that the parents of Lil Woadie are conversant and supportive of the bond.
“Our relationship is mutual respect and understanding,”
said Keyanna.
“Lil Woadie’s parents know us well and support our connection.”
However, public response to the story has been highly polarized. Others would say that even if the relationship is legal, there are big lessons in ethics that need to be answered by this huge difference in age and the dynamics of influence and sway. There are a lot of chats seasoning on social media, with comments running from shocked and concerned to supportive and understanding.
one Twitter user wrote.
“It’s not just about the law; it’s about what’s right.”
In contrast, another user defended the relationship, stating,
“As long as both parties are consenting adults and the relationship is legal, why should anyone have a problem with it?”
Legal experts have weighed in on the situation, noting that while the relationship is legal under Washington state law, the age difference can still be a point of contention.
“Legality does not necessarily mean it’s socially acceptable,”
said Glenn D Halterman, a family law specialist. People have different comfort levels with age differences, and public opinion often reflects deeper societal concerns.
Relationship psychologists also waded into the argument, insisting there is a need to take into account the intricacies involved with huge age differences in love affairs.
“It’s very important to consider the stage of both people’s emotional and developmental levels,”
said Dr. Daniel Rosen, clinical psychologist.
“Age disparities may impact the dynamics of a relationship, and just as importantly, both must be in a healthy and supportive environment.”.