Joe Budden’s Girlfriend Cyn Santana Mistaken for Alicia Keys in Latest Photo

Folks confused “Love and Hip Hop: New York” actress Cyn Santana for R&B singer Alicia Keys in a recent Instagram picture.

Santana took to social media on Tuesday and shared a photo of herself that absolutely had fans gawking. In the picture, she rocked a natural makeup look with a high bun. She captioned the image, “Wishing you a productive and positive day 🌹.”

Cyn Santana

Credulous fans suggest Cyn Santana (left) resembles Alicia Keys. (photos: Instagram)

Folks fawned over the reality star’s beauty, while others couldn’t help but notice her close resemblance to Keys.

“Thought you was Alicia 🤦🏽‍♀️😩.”

“You look like @aliciakeys for a second #beautifulwomen.’

“Looking alicia keys-ish💪.”

“That’s the most Beautiful sight I would like to wake up to every Morning!! I Love You so Much!! You are so Amazing in every way!!! Looking like @aliciakeys.”

“I came here just to make sure I wasn’t the only one that thought this was Alicia Keys 🤷‍♂️.”

“This girl is on 🔥 via Alicia keys 😍😍😍 too pretty cyn.’

“She reminds me of Alicia Keys with make up.’

Other folks were completely blown away by how gorgeous Santana looked.

“How do you wake up today and just look mad African 🤔? Hahahaa I love you 😍 you look great and you’re awesome be blessed 🙏🏽.”

“Her looks and personality makes her all around gorgeous ❤️.”

“She is such a beautiful person and mom of Joe Button baby boy!”

Santana stars in “Love and Hip Hop” with her boo Joe Budden. The two supposedly haven’t been on the best terms in their relationship due to a nonexistent sex life. However, they seem to be repairing their relationship, and rumors have been flying that the two might be engaged after the 26-year-old was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her left ring finger.

One fan even said, “I think Joe and Cyn secretly got engaged 💜.”

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