‘How He Let This Go’: Cyn Santana’s Beauty Post Derails After Fans Seemingly Blame Joe Budden for Their Breakup

It looks fans of “Love and Hip Hop: New York” star Cyn Santana may still have a bone to pick with her ex-fiancé Joe Budden.

The 27-year-old model posted a visual from a photo shoot she had this week for her upcoming music video “No Question” that she plans to release Friday at midnight. In the image, Santana sported a revealing white bustier, knee-high stockings and a collared blouse.

With her flawless hair and makeup, the mother of one posed seductively in front of the camera, with her hands cupping her breasts. She added in her Instagram caption, “I’ll be the one…. NO QUESTION 11.22 🌹”

Although several fans gawked over Santana’s appearance, others included her ex Budden.

“Damn how tf he let something this fine go? 😕 she so beautiful and stunning perfect woman 😍😍”

“I just think Joe ain’t know how 2 handel her. He ain’t even wanna give her the d smh”

“Ya bae daddy prolly lurkin in da comments 😂”

Cyn Santana
Cyn Santana. @cynsantana/Instagram

Despite what fans may think about Budden’s role in their breakup, the model actually said she was the one who decided to call off their engagement.

“We didn’t decide on anything. I did what was best for my mental health, for my peace, and for me and my son,” Santana said of her split with Budden, during an interview on VH1’s “Brunch With Tiffany.”

“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. The best decision I made was leaving that relationship. And my son and I are amazing.”

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

Santana and the retired rapper 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.

Although the pair are no longer together, they’ve apparently worked out an arrangement to co-parent their 1-year-old son Lexington Budden.

Santana is rumored to be dating Brooklyn Nets NBA star Kevin Durant. Budden is supposedly dating Instagram model Shadée Monique.

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