Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura has publicly addressed and dismissed recent social media speculation linking him romantically to Grammy-winning artist Doja Cat. The rumor began circulating after an Instagram account posted a photo on January 28 that appeared to show Hachimura and Doja Cat together, leading to widespread buzz across social platforms.
Hachimura responded directly in the comments of the viral post with a blunt reply, writing “Mann f—k no,” making clear that there is no romantic relationship between him and Doja Cat. His comment quickly became one of the most-liked responses and effectively shut down the online rumor.
The original post that sparked the speculation came from an Instagram account known for parody and satire, which captioned the image by suggesting the pair were “allegedly dating” and asked if they would make a good couple. The image rapidly gained traction, accumulating tens of thousands of likes and thousands of comments before Hachimura’s reply.
Neither Hachimura nor Doja Cat has confirmed any romantic connection beyond the viral photo and online chatter. Reports note that Hachimura has been linked in the past to Los Angeles-based fitness influencer Briana Delgado, though the current status of that association is unclear. Doja Cat has also remained private about her personal life, with past dating rumors involving actor Joseph Quinn.
Hachimura’s emphatic denial has been widely reported across sports and entertainment outlets, underscoring how quickly speculative content can spread and escalate into trending topics on social media when public figures from different industries are involved.
