NeNe Leakes Clarifies Relationship with New Man

Reality TV star says she and attorney Arthur Earl Horne III are not officially dating yet.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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NeNe Leakes is addressing a video that shows her and attorney Arthur Earl Horne III sharing a kiss at an NBA game in Memphis, Tennessee. Leakes says it was just a friendly peck and that they are not in an official relationship, though she left the door open for a potential future romance.

Why it matters

NeNe Leakes' love life has been closely followed by fans and media over the years, from her marriage and remarriage to her late husband Gregg Leakes to her more recent relationships. This latest interaction with a new man is generating interest and speculation about Leakes' dating status.

The details

In a video obtained by TMZ, Leakes and Horne are seen touching lips at an NBA game in Memphis. Leakes says they were just sharing a friendly peck after a night out where alcohol was involved, and that they are not officially dating. Leakes says Horne is just one of multiple men she plans to date, though she left the door open for a potential future relationship.

  • NeNe Leakes' husband Gregg Leakes died of colon cancer in September 2021.
  • Following Gregg's death, NeNe began dating fashion entrepreneur Nyonisela Sioh later that year.
  • By 2023, NeNe confirmed she and Sioh were taking a break, though reconciliation rumors later emerged.

The players

NeNe Leakes

A reality TV star known for her appearances on shows like The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Arthur Earl Horne III

An attorney who was seen kissing NeNe Leakes at an NBA game in Memphis.

Gregg Leakes

NeNe Leakes' late husband, who she was married to from 1997 to 2011 before remarrying in 2013. He died of colon cancer in 2021.

Nyonisela Sioh

A fashion entrepreneur who NeNe Leakes dated following Gregg's death, though they later took a break in 2023.

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What they’re saying

“NeNe says it was just a peck ... and it came after a fun night out in Memphis, Tennessee, where the booze was flowing.”

— NeNe Leakes (TMZ)

“NeNe says she's not in a relationship with Arthur ... claiming he's just one of multiple men she plans on dating.”

— NeNe Leakes (TMZ)

The takeaway

NeNe Leakes continues to navigate her dating life in the public eye following the death of her husband Gregg, exploring new relationships while also maintaining her independence and keeping her options open.