Kenny Rodriguez spoke out about racist text messages that surfaced after his breakup with JaNa Craig. The 'Love Island USA' star discussed the controversy during a podcast interview. He accepted responsibility while denying the messages represent his views.
Rodriguez appeared on 'The Journey Podcast' to discuss the split, which occurred in July 2025. He confirmed the messages came from a private conversation with a friend and said he takes full accountability for them.
The star pushed back against racism accusations by noting his background. "I've dated Black women before. I have Black ancestry. I'm Dominican. Half of my family is dark skin," he stated. Rodriguez claimed the texts were sent after he endured verbal abuse in the relationship.
Craig responded on Instagram by alleging Rodriguez sent her a cease and desist letter. She asked for permission to release the full texts publicly. The messages prompted significant online backlash following the couple's publicized breakup.
