Phaedra Parks Sparks Dating Buzz At Charles Oakley Gala

Source: Prince Williams / Getty

Phaedra Parks Spotted With Entrepreneur Cheick Kone

Phaedra Parks may have a new romance blossoming with multi-business entrepreneur, Cheick Kone, but some social media users are skeptical about her alleged new boo.   

Over the weekend, Parks, 50, was spotted getting close to Kone while attending The Charles Oakley Foundation, a charity event held by the husband of The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) newcomer Angeal Oakley, that works with communities to end hunger and poverty.

Photos and videos obtained by The RHOA Talk on Aug. 17 captured Phaedra snuggling up close to the auto salesman and medical supply company owner as they attended the lavish event.  

With her hand wrapped around Kone, Parks shined in a black sweeping v-neck gown that showed off her curves and assets. She completed the look with a shiny statement necklace and a unique updo. Kone kept his attire simple, sporting a classic black suit custom-tailored by Nyonisela Sioh, the ex-boyfriend of NeNe Leakes. According to a press release, RHOA cameras were on the scene filming the event for the upcoming season.

Social Media Reacts To The Phaedra Parks Dating Buzz

Social media users were abuzz with reactions to the news, speculating whether Parks had found a new man or just some eye candy. Supporters praised Kone’s looks, describing him as “fine” and “a snack.” While some congratulated Parks, others expressed skepticism about Kone, labeling him “a scammer” and advising her to be cautious, particularly given her past with Apollo Nida. Additionally, there was some criticism of Kone’s choice to have his suit tailored by Niyoh, with one person commenting;

“Not Nene’s man tailoring his suit. Him (Nene’s man), Patricia, and Messy Simon are all in cahoots now with this guy lol.”

https://Twitter.com/followloulou/status/1825227728410288450

Phaedra’s Romance History

Parks’ rumored romance with Kone is a hopeful new chapter, especially given the challenges she’s faced in her love life. Previously married to Nida in 2009, their relationship deteriorated due to his legal troubles. Parks announced her decision to divorce Nida, the father of their two children, Ayden and Dylan, in 2014 after five years of marriage. Their divorce was finalized in 2017. Nida, who had been sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud and identity theft in 2014, had his sentence reduced by one year in March 2019, but he was re-incarcerated in June for violating his release conditions.

As highlighted by The Atlanta Black Star, Parks was also linked to actor Medina Islam in 2019, with their relationship featured on Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition, but it ended in 2020 due to differences in intimacy expectations. In 2016, she briefly dated Tim Norman from Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s, but their relationship ended abruptly after Norman’s arrest in a murder-for-hire plot. Parks also had a short-lived relationship with Chicago radio host Tone Kapone, which lasted only a few months.

What do you think? Do Kone and Parks make the perfect match?