Jay Cinco Sets The Record Straight After Lala Baptiste Faces Backlash For Her Reaction To His Proposal (PHOTO + VIDEO)
Written by 96motero on April 1, 2026
Jay Cinco is standing firmly by his fiancée’s side and shutting down online critics. In a new Instagram post, the streamer responded to backlash after Lala Baptiste’s reaction to his proposal sparked debate across social media.
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Jay Cinco Shuts Down Critics Coming For Lala Baptiste
Last week, Jay Cinco and Lala Baptiste were the talk of the internet after the soon-to-be parents’ baby shower turned into a full-on proposal. During a toast, Jay surprised guests and Lala by getting down on one knee and popping the question. Seemingly caught off guard, Lala appeared speechless before walking over to Jay and placing the ring on her finger. Following the moment, social media users began speculating about Lala’s reaction, with some suggesting she didn’t seem excited or even interested in marrying Jay at all. Amid the online chatter, Jay addressed the criticism by sharing a photo of himself and his now-fiancée, making it clear he’s unbothered by outside opinions.
“🩷 it’d be different if the hate was new lol Love you princess. As long as we happy and living our BEST life, nobody’s opinion matters but yours 🙏🏽 No facts just projection by the miserable, I’m marrying her not the internet. Y’all just was calling her a baby momma, now that she’s a fiancée y’all read her mind and try to speak for her lmao we never can win lol. Marriage is the closest thing to God. People/The Devil will try to tear it down but with God in the center nothing can tear our beautiful home down 🩷 we make ’em mad every time 😘”
Jay continued, “Comparison is the thief of joy. Live and love yours 🩷 so much to be happy for. Thank You God… Daddy’s princess on the way 👑.”
Social Media Reacts
Social media users quickly chimed in with mixed reactions to Jay Cinco’s statement over in The Shade Room Teens comment section.
Instagram user @_ky.m_ wrote, “He needs to learn not everything needs a response.”
Another Instagram user @pretty.pelucas wrote, “But are you marrying her bc of the baby or….”
While Instagram user @trinishyia wrote, “Go to the courthouse and get married! Be happy! Stop seeking validation from the internet”
Instagram user @itchithinkincaine_ wrote, “😂😂😂 she wasn’t excited my boy we know how excited people look and act”
Another Instagram user @tradollasignn wrote, “y’all haven’t even been together for a year”
While Instagram user @breskii4 wrote, “Lmao he want to be accepted by the internet so bad 😂😂”
Instagram user @kayshanillehairempire wrote, “if he didn’t marry her yall still would’ve had a problem damn the internet so bias”
Another Instagram user @jpeezymusic wrote, “I believe Lala was just overwhelmed, as much as she portrays to be an extrovert on camera I just think to many people was there for a proposal and it unexpected and overwhelming”
While Instagram user @thaafineprincess wrote, “I’m n out understanding why people just can’t say congratulations it always gotta be some type of judgment!”
Lala Baptiste Says She Was “Shocked” Following Proposal
While Lala hasn’t directly addressed the criticism, she did drop a video on TikTok with her reaction to the proposal and the rock Jay Cinco put on her finger. In the clip, she gives fans a close-up look at her engagement ring, captioning the post, “when the shock settles in, and you realize you’re actually a FIANCÉ?! 🥹💍✨.” She also showed love to Jay Cinco, adding, “shoutout to my mannnnnnnn 🤭.”
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