Overview
- Video obtained by TMZ shows Cardi B and Maduka Okoye seated together at Gio’s in the St. Regis, Venice, with no obvious public displays of affection but visible comfort and conversation during the meal.
- The Venice dinner follows an earlier July sighting at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture show in Paris when Okoye was filmed guiding Cardi to her seat, which helped fuel the current dating rumors.
- On Monday, Maduka Okoye’s ex Jelicia Westhoff posted Instagram stories accusing him of physical abuse, cheating with men and women, and neglecting their young son; those claims have not been independently corroborated.
- Multiple outlets report they have reached out to Okoye for comment and received no response, and neither Cardi B nor Okoye has publicly confirmed a romantic relationship.
- The developments have heightened public attention on both stars and could have reputational or legal consequences if Westhoff’s allegations are verified, so reporters and fans will watch for statements or evidence from Okoye, Westhoff, or official representatives.