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Julian Newman and Janaya Berry: abuse allegations, viral videos and response

In August 2026, Janaya Berry publicly accused her former partner Julian Newman of physical and emotional abuse and shared videos, photographs and alleged message screenshots. Newman disputed the framing of the posts, described the relationship as unhealthy and toxic, and said he possessed additional recordings and messages that could provide more context. The allegations remain disputed and are not presented here as established facts.

JNParticipantJulian NewmanJBParticipantJanaya Berry

Timeline

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Start of the conflictTIMES OF INDIA · INITIALVerified by the editors

Janaya Berry begins posting allegations against Julian Newman

Janaya Berry began publishing a TikTok series titled "The real Julian Newman" in which she accused her former boyfriend Julian Newman of physical and emotional abuse and infidelity. The material included videos, photographs showing apparent bruising, and alleged message screenshots. These posts document Berry's allegations, but the available material does not independently establish when or how the injuries occurred, the full context of the recordings, or the authenticity and completeness of the message screenshots.

American basketball player Julian Newman responds to abuse allegations after ex-girlfriend's 'one-sided' videos go viral ↗
Checked August 25, 2026 at 07:00 AM
UpdateHIP-HOPVIBE · UPDATEVerified by the editors

Berry's confrontation video spreads widely online

A roughly 67-second TikTok from Berry's series circulated widely. The footage appears to show Newman arguing with the person filming and making physical contact with the filmer's arm, including grabbing and striking or slapping the arm. The video also shows an apparent bruise. Berry presented the footage as support for her abuse allegations. The recording itself does not establish when it was made, what occurred before or after the clip, or the cause of the visible injury.

Julian Newman's alleged ex-girlfriend posts video of him being abusive [VIDEO] ↗
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1Julian Newman's alleged ex-girlfriend posts video of him being abusive [VIDEO]Hip-HopVibe · LinkSecondary source2Julian Newman faces cheating and physical violence allegations as ex-girlfriend Janaya Berry's 'The Real Julian Newman' videos go viral; Newman defends himself in a newly released videoIndiatimes · LinkSecondary source
Checked August 26, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Latest updateResponseINDIATIMES · RESPONSE2 confirmations

Julian Newman disputes Berry's account and calls the relationship toxic

Newman publicly responded to Berry's posts, saying they presented a one-sided version of their relationship. He described the relationship as unhealthy and toxic, said he had ended it months earlier, and claimed to possess videos, recordings, text messages, and other material that could provide additional context and a different account. He said he did not intend to release private material simply to retaliate. His response disputes Berry's framing but does not independently resolve the factual allegations.

Julian Newman faces cheating and physical violence allegations as ex-girlfriend Janaya Berry's 'The Real Julian Newman' videos go viral; Newman defends himself in a newly released video ↗
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1Julian Newman faces cheating and physical violence allegations as ex-girlfriend Janaya Berry's 'The Real Julian Newman' videos go viral; Newman defends himself in a newly released videoIndiatimes · LinkSecondary source2Julian Newman abuse controversy explained as streamer responds after ex-girlfriend's viral videosTimes of India · LinkSecondary source
Checked August 27, 2026 at 07:00 AM