‘It’s Ur Bm Bday’: Joe Budden Fans Remind Him to Send Ex Cyn Santana Birthday Wishes

It looks like Joe Budden is being probed over his ex-fiancée Cyn Santana.

The “Different Love” rapper apparently failed to send Santana birthday wishes online and fans blasted him this week for his actions. The young model celebrated her 27th birthday on Sunday, Oct. 20, and apparently partied it up in New York City.

Budden, however, posted on social media the same day as Santana’s birthday, but his post apparently wasn’t what fans suspected. He took to Instagram and uploaded a stony-faced photo of himself, wearing a pink t-shirt, a rainbow colored jacket and a sideways beanie.

Joe Budden
Joe Budden. @joebudden/Instagram

The podcaster added in his caption, “Her – why you so bright ? … Me – because studies show that colors can not only impact moods and feelings but represent them as well, and I’ve been feeling great lately….. now why are you always in black?”

Although fans roasted Budden’s “fruity pebbles” coat, others instantly brought up Santana.

“It’s ur bm bday,” one person wrote.

Another added, “How u post on cyn bday but don’t wish her one 🤦🏾‍♂️.”

Budden never responded to the social media trolls nor did he publicly send his ex a happy birthday on social media.

The podcaster and his ex-fiancée got engaged on Dec. 19 during Budden’s Christmas-themed event for his podcast series in New York. They, however, reportedly called it quits in early May after cheating rumors surrounded them.

Cyn Santana
Cyn Santana and Joe Budden. (Photo: @cynsantana/Instagram, @joebudden/Instagram)

After going months without Santana or Budden addressing their speculated breakup, the mother of one recently sat down with Tiffany “New York” Pollard on her new VH1 show “Brunch With Tiffany,” where she spoke about her breakup with Budden.

“I did what was best for my mental health, for my peace, and for me and my son,” Santana explained. “Let’s just say that I’m probably the happiest that I’ve ever been and that was probably the best decision I’ve made in my entire life in the 26 years I’ve been living on this earth.”

Although the “Love and Hip Hop: New York” pair are no longer together, they’ve apparently worked out an arrangement to co-parent their 1-year-old son Lexington Budden.

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