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in General Factchecking by Apprentice (1.5k points)
A recent picture of Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny has been going around the internet having fans come to the conclusion that they are dating. They were spotted getting into a car, getting very close.

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by Journeyman (2.5k points)
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Although there has been a lot of speculation regarding a new relationship between Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (otherly known as Bad Bunny) and Kendall Jenner, this claim is exaggerated and has not been proven true by either of the two main sources. 

According to People magazine, Jenner and Devin Booker announced their split after a two-year relationship last November. In the beginning, however, it took Jenner nearly a year to confirm her relationship with the NBA star despite the ongoing rumor. 

The idea of Jenner waiting prior to making a relationship public is not a new practice and in a 2019 interview with Vogue Australia, Jenner opened up on her idea of relationships. 

“For me, a lot of things are very special and very sacred, like my friends and relationships, and I personally think that bringing things into the public makes everything so much messier,” said Jenner. “A relationship is only meant to be between two people, and the second you make it the world's business is when it starts messing with the two people mentally.”

All in all, there is no clear evidence that Kendall Jenner and Ocasio are official as of the day I am writing this post. Jenner and Ocasio are both known to not go public with their relationships and despite being seen together frequently, there is no clear evidence to back the claim, only speculation. 

https://people.com/tv/kendall-jenner-devin-booker-relationship-timeline/ 

https://www.vogue.com.au/celebrity/interviews/kendall-jenner-on-modelling-coming-from-a-name-and-keeping-her-relationship-private/image-gallery/0e45e1a261f70b25ca62227cfce90ddc 

https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/celebrity-couples/a43008967/kendall-jenner-bad-bunny-relationship-timeline/

Exaggerated/ Misleading
by Genius (38.2k points)
Great work with your explanation and providing three new sources to back up your stance.
by Apprentice (1.0k points)
Awesome evidence!
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by Journeyman (3.2k points)

Model Kendall Jenner and musical artist Benito Ocasio (known widely by his stage name as Bad Bunny) were seen together on multiple occasions. The pair were spotted leaving a sushi restaurant in Los Angeles on March 7th, and again on March 12th after Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Oscars after-party. While the two were spotted interacting with one another, neither has confirmed a romantic relationship. 

https://pagesix.com/2023/03/13/kendall-jenner-bad-bunny-fuel-dating-rumors-at-oscars-party/

Many articles rely on anecdotes and close sources to verify a romantic relationship between the two, however it should be noted that their relationship could be platonic as well. Ocasio keeps his relationships private, so the public is often left guessing in regards to his love life. Fans previously speculated him and Gabriela Berlingeri to be dating beginning in 2017, but this has never been confirmed or denied by either party. 

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a39784277/bad-bunny-gabriela-berlingeri-relationship-timeline/

Without a factual foundation, the rumor that Kendall Jenner and Benito Ocasio are dating shall remain a rumor until either party confirms or denies it. 

Exaggerated/ Misleading
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by Apprentice (1.2k points)
While there is a load of speculation about the potential couple, there has been no confirmation from either of the two celebrities. Many of the articles and news sources paint the two in a romantic spotlight but the articles in the end are all just speculation. The article that you presented which show the singer and the model kissing could also represent a platonic relationship as it is common in many cultures to kiss friends goodbye.

The two have been carefully spotted together on various different occasions but it is surely not indicative of them being a couple. Such an occurrence could also indicate that they are good friends with each other and enjoy each other's company. An article recently also claimed that Bad Bunny, the popular singer, was seemingly disrespectful to Kendall Jenner's ex Devin Booker in a verse of one his songs.

https://pagesix.com/2023/03/17/bad-bunny-seemingly-shades-kendall-jenners-ex-devin-booker-in-new-song/

In my opinion, this article is just speculation as the verse could be about anything. The article also goes on to describe how Bad Bunny calls out scorpios being dangerous and Devin Booker being a scorpio means that he was targeting him directly. However someone being a scorpio is a very common thing and can definitely not be clearly connected to Devin Booker.
Exaggerated/ Misleading
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by Apprentice (1.1k points)
This claim seems to be getting blown out of proportion. There aren't many reliable sources and the model and musician haven't confirmed or said anything themselves. When you look up if they are dating, most if not all the sources that pop up are entertainment websites, blogs, or magazines that focus on celebrity updates. The headlines are misleading by saying that they are dating; however, most of them report the same thing. They make claims that they were seen together or hanging out.

For example here is the first source from wmagazine.com:

https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/kendall-jenner-bad-bunny-dating-rumors

It states that "the two are spending time together" and that they are "clearly hanging out."

The second source is from buzzfeed.com:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/larryfitzmaurice/bad-bunny-kendall-jenner-dating-rumor

It says something similar and even states that there is nothing that is confirmed. It states, "It sounds like they're dating, but whether it's serious-- well, I don't know. You'd have to ask them." These speculations have been circling the internet simply because they were seen and photographed together.
Exaggerated/ Misleading
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by Novice (800 points)

After reading the article, I believe that the claim that Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner are dating is misleading. In the article, they posted photos of them hugging and what seems to be kissing, however, you can not really know for sure as they could just be hugging. They even stated that they "can't see the lip lock but both her hands are around his neck the way one typically does while kissing." Additionally, Kendall and Bad Bunny have not confirmed they are dating. TMZ has not posted anything regarding team members confirming the claim or the celebrities themselves. In the article by Cosmopolitan, a source said "Bad Bunny recently bought a new home in Los Angeles and has spent a lot more time there. Kendall met him through a mutual friend and they hit it off. As of now, it’s not serious and the two are having fun." This proves that the claim that Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner is misleading because they are spending time together, but no one has confirmed if they are dating or not. 

https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/08/kendall-jenner-hugs-kisses-bad-bunny-sushi-date/

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a43005491/kendall-jenner-bad-bunny-relationship-update/

Exaggerated/ Misleading
+1 vote
by Apprentice (1.0k points)

The claim that Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny are dating is misleading. Neither Kendall Jenner or Bad Bunny has confirmed the rumor themselves. Many news articles have been painting the picture that the two of them have been dating once they were spotted together on multiple occasions. 

This website adds to the speculation that they are dating: https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/19/kendall-jenner-bad-bunny-leaving-restaurant-dating-rumors/

The source writes, "Kendall showed up first at around 8:30 PM ... and Bad Bunny arrived shortly afterward on his own, around 8:42 PM." This is an example of some of the reasons why the public is speculating about their relationship.

Through this information it could be decided that this statement is still misleading until either of the parties involved confirm the rumor themselves.

Exaggerated/ Misleading
+1 vote
by Apprentice (1.1k points)

This is likely not misinformation, however nothing has been confirmed by either of the two. Kendall Jenner was spotted getting into a car with Bad Bunny and even kissing him. Danielle Cohen, a blogger for The Cut, says, "Despite my best efforts, it’s getting very hard to ignore the fact that something is going on between Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny. I don’t want to talk about it, you don’t want to talk about it, but the only way out is through.

Back in February, several DeuxMoi contributors claimed to have seen Jenner and Bad Bunny making out at a club in L.A. and then leaving in the same car. A few days later, they popped up at the same restaurant where Justin and Hailey Bieber also happened to be eating, leading tabloids to speculate they all went on a double date. Adding more fuel to the fire, Entertainment Tonight asserted that Jenner and Bad Bunny had a 'flirty vibe.'" However, again, nothing has been confirmed although it is plausible that the two are dating. 

https://www.thecut.com/2023/03/kendall-jenner-bad-bunny-dating.html 

Exaggerated/ Misleading
+1 vote
by Novice (820 points)

It hasent been confirmed that the two are dating but there are pictures circulating with the two engaging in some romantic moments. This could just be a friendship with tension or something more.

Bad Bunny, Kendall Jenner: When your maybe secret romance is exposed (usatoday.com)

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+1 vote
by Novice (740 points)
Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny have been spotted together numerous times. It may be perceived that they are dating, however; it is not confirmed that the two of them are officially dating. The two could also be choosing to keep their relationship somewhat closed off to the public, meaning that they may be official, however; not to the public.

www.stylecaster.com/kendall-jenner-bad-bunny-dating/
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