‘The Shade’: Fans Read Between the Lines Of Princess Love’s Post About a Man Who Will Always Love Her

The relationship between “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” couple Princess Love and Ray J may be strained at the moment, but there is one bond providing the second-time mother with all the love she needs.

With a precious photo of her sleeping son, Epik Norwood, the 35-year-old shared that the new bundle of joy was everything she had prayed for.

Princess Love
Princess Love shares photo of son Epik Norwood with touching caption about love. @princesslove/Instagram

“I asked God to send me a man who will always love me.. so he gave me a son 💙,” read the photo’s caption.

Mothers who know the love of a son swooned over the heartwarming post with comments.

“And he always will..noting greater than a son’s love”

“Mother/Son bond is a feeling you can’t explain. It really make you feel compete. ❤️ ❤️❤️

“There is no love like a Son’s love and over protection 💙💙 💙 ”

The love between Princess and her husband began to sour in November of last year when she claimed her husband abandoned her and their daughter, Melody Love Norwood, in Las Vegas.

In a social media tirade she exclaimed that she no longer wanted to be married to the “One Wish” singer. Those who have watched the sometimes tumultuous relationship play out on “LHHH” know that the couple’s fallouts are common.

But since the birth of their son things are anything but better. When asked by a fan a few weeks ago if she and her husband were still together, Princess had one simple answer.

“Not right now..right now we’re just focused on the kids.”

Given that the model has only posted photos of herself or the children in recent weeks, it was easy for some to read her caption about love as a veiled jab at her estranged husband.

“The shade,” commented one person.

“Good bc RayJ won’t, blessing having a son that will love you unconditionally ❤️”

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