Rumors Fly After Lyrica Anderson Posts Cryptic Pic of Baby Boy: ‘He Look Dark Skin’

“Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star Lyrica Anderson gave birth to her baby boy Friday and while she’s giddy about his arrival, she’s not too keen on sharing his face with the world.

The reality star shared the news of Ocean Zion Bentley’s arrival on Instagram Nov. 30 writing, “He’s Here Follow My Son @OceanZionBentley OCEAN ZION BENTLEY!!! You have changed Mommys life I can’t stop SMILING!! #BabyOcean #BabyBentley.”

She also shared a photo of her newborn, whom she shares with husband A1 Bentley. But she covered the boy’s face with a heart-eyed emoji.

Lyrica Anderson

(@lyricaanderson/Instagram)

The cover-up led some fans to speculate that the baby may not take after A1, but rather Safaree Samuels, with whom Anderson was rumored to have cheated on her hubby.

“Y u cover his face he must look like @iamsafaree #yeaIsaidit.”

“Damn he must look like Safari 🤦🏾‍♀️

“‘My son’ not ‘our son’ loll we gon see.”

“Safaree.”

“He look darkskin 😂🙄 @iamsafaree welcome your son.”

“Mfkas already think the baby ain’t A1 so why would you put a emoji on his face?” 🤦🏾‍♀️

Regardless of the rumor LHHH co-star K. Michelle started, Anderson has maintained Ocean is Bentley’s.

During an interview with talk show host Wendy Williams in October, Bentley confirmed he got a DNA test done on his wife after the cheating accusations. The results of the test proved that he is indeed the father of their child.

“I knew it,” Bentley told Williams. “But things happen you know.”

Anderson chimed in and added, “Listen Wendy, I did this for him. … I wanted him to feel comfortable. I felt like since I was the one getting a badge with the rumors he was owed that. I always knew.”

Daniels has also denied hooking up with her and only admitted to seemingly crossing the line.

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