After pictures of Lil’ Wayne with his arm around his stylist at an Atlanta club surfaced a few days ago, rumors quickly circulated that the Young Money CEO was dating her. The two were also spotted hanging close at Atlanta’s Compound nightclub over the weekend.

However, Wayne has since denied claims that he and Marissa Torres are anything but longtime friends.

Wayne explained in DJ Scoob Do’s Street Talk DVD series, “Everybody out there owe somebody a real big apology. This Marissa right here, this is my stylist.” Wayne added, “This is my homie right here. And all them little things you saying that [she's] a cougar and all that, we not with that over there.”

Wayne also used this rumor as an opportunity to separate himself from gossip monger.  The rapper boasted, “See, this is the reason I'm flyer than all you n---as, you understand?"

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