‘Don’t Do It’: Folks Not Here for ‘Black Ink Crew’ Star Ceaser Emanuel Dating ‘LHHMIA’ Star Shay Johnson

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Shay Johnson and Ceaser Emanuel. @theneighborhoodtalk2/Instagram

Weeks ahead of the “Black Ink Crew” premiere, Ceaser Emanuel shocked social media with news about his dating life.

The VH1 star is reportedly dating “Love and Hip Hop: Miami” actress Shay “Buckeey” Johnson, according to gossip blog the Neighborhood Talk. It’s not clear how long the pair have been allegedly dating, but they were seen together booed up at an all-white yacht party in Miami.

Images from the yacht party show Emanuel and Johnson all over each other. Their even seen gazing into each other’s eyes in another photo.

Reports of the pair’s relationship made waves this week on social media and drew mixed reactions from fans.

“Oh wow everybody is full of surprises. This is a weird as couple but hey 😥”

“Don’t do it 🤢 Shay been chasing reality stars since the 2000s. Let it cool down first sis”

“She finally found her flavor of love lets pray Ceas doesn’t mess this up already and go back to Kitty”

“Shay will date anyone just to stay on tv 😂. They prolly trying to join one another shows”

Johnson appeared on “LHHATL,” “LHHMIA,” “Flavor of Girls: Charm School” and “Flavor of Love” season 2. She’s last known to have dated rapper Lil Scrappy and singer Pleasure P from Pretty Ricky.

Emanuel also has a list of women he’s been linked to dating in the industry, including Karlie Redd and Tommie Lee. He was also in a long relationship with former “Black Ink” star Dutchess Lattimore.

Emanuel’s latest supposed heartbreak comes from Miss Kitty, his “Black Ink Crew” co-star. He apparently was devastated last season after learning Kitt allegedly slept with his ally and friend Ryan Henry.

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(From left) Miss Kitty, Ceaser Emanuel and Ryan Henry. (Photo: VH1 screen grabs)

Both Henry and Kitt denied the rumors, but Emanuel claimed one of Kitt’s close friends confirmed it was true.

“All I really want is the truth, ” Emanuel said to Kitty on season 8. ” I know you lying, stop playing with me.”

As of now, Kitt and Emanuel seemingly no longer communicate with each other. From the looks of things, the “Black Ink” owner has moved on and appears to be happy with Johnson.

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