Overview
- In an Instagram video posted this week, Barnes called the AI dating-app extortion tale false and said he never filed a lawsuit.
- He said the rumor gained traction after Gilbert Arenas referenced it on a livestream, adding that Arenas apologized once Barnes reached out.
- Coverage traces the claim to livestream chatter and blog posts, with no independent verification of the alleged $61,000 scam.
- Barnes said the ongoing gossip has made it harder to focus on repairing his relationship with ex-fiancée Anansa Sims.
- Reports note his 2023 admission of paying a woman he never met, a similar dollar figure that fueled confusion, as he now signals legal action against vlogger Tasha K over alleged AI-generated content.