‘Did Hell Freeze Over?’: Joseline Hernandez Reunites with Stevie J. and Faith Evans, Leaving Fans Speechless

“Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta” exes Joseline Hernandez and Stevie J. left social media in shambles this week after posting a photo together of their family unit.

That’s right! The pair, who’ve been beefing for months, have apparently made amends with each other for the sake of their daughter. Hernandez, her 2-year-old daughter Bonnie Bella and her boyfriend DJ Balistic Beats met up with Stevie J. and his wife Faith Evans on Thursday, August 22, in Philadelphia. The “Love Like This” singer performed onstage that night, when she was apparently joined by her extended family members.

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Stevie J. and Joseline Hernandez. (Photos: @hitmansteviej_1/Instagram, @joseline/Instagram)

Hernandez shares her 2-year-old with the former “Bad Boy Entertainment” producer, and the two had been embroiled in a nasty custody battle.

Nevertheless, the 32-year-old took to Instagram Thursday evening and shared a picture of herself, her boyfriend, Faith Evans β€” who was holding baby Bonnie β€” and Stevie J., a shot that was presumably taken backstage.

“Amazing show tonight #FaithEvans #StevieJ #goodvibes #philly,” Hernandez captioned her post. The father of six also shared the image to his social page, writing, “God is the greatest.”

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(Friom left to right) DJ. Balistic Beats, Joseline Hernandez, Faith Evans, 2-year-old Bonnie Bella and Stevie J. (Photo: @joseline/Instagram)

It’s fair to say both Stevie and Hernandez’s family photo left people with a slew of mixed reactions.

“Wait a min did hell freeze over? 😩 wth is goin on here never would I though 🀦”

“Loveeeee the picture ❀️!! This is what adults do…thanks for showing a good vibe”

“F–king wow I don’t how or what to feel about this but life sure takes you by surprise. God is good πŸ™”

“Awww this really put a smile on my face #GROWH family always first Bella needs you both πŸ’›πŸ™Œ”

This wasn’t the first time the self-proclaimed “Puerto Rican Princess” and Stevie have recently reunited. They also took the internet by surprise when they posted a group photo of them and their friends having lunch together. The “Hitman” producer even teased a new spinoff, writing, “Cast for my new show πŸ˜‰.”

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(From Left to right) Stevie J., Adamma McKinnon, DJ Balistic, Joseline Hernandez, Baby Bonnie Bella. Sierra Gates, Akbar V. and Benzino. @hitmansteviej_1/Instagram

Hernandez temporarily lost custody of her 2-year-old daughter for three weeks after reportedly disregarding her and Stevie’s agreement. She reconnected with her daughter after they appeared in court August 15. Details about their court appearance have yet to be revealed.

After going back and forth and claiming the other was an unfit parent, it seems Hernandez and Stevie J. have finally put aside their tomfoolery for the sake of their daughter.

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