Grammy-winning singer Muni Long has addressed mounting speculation regarding her marriage to longtime partner Raysean Hairston. The public buzz followed comments she made discussing personal growth, perceived negativity, and the end of her nine-year relationship. Now, Long says her words were misunderstood—and she’s here to set the record straight.
Clearing the Air on “Bad Moods” Comment
At the 2025 ESSENCE Festival, Long sat down with REVOLT and spoke candidly about the confusion that followed her earlier remarks. “One thing I find interesting in this day and age is how… I never said that,” she explained. “The truth doesn’t matter anymore. Public perception is everything.”
Long clarified that she had been paraphrasing—not describing her husband. She emphasised it was about personal boundaries, not relationship status. “What I said was, ‘I can’t wake up next to somebody every day that’s always in a bad mood, and Imma have to move on,’” she reminded listeners. “I only want to be around empowering, uplifting, positive, motivating, in-alignment people, places, and things… If you’re not that, I feel like either I’m gonna walk away or you’re gonna fizzle out of the equation, because I just decided no more.”
Long continued with a direct message to observers: “What’s funny is… I talk a lot, but I really don’t be saying nothing. You think you know… you don’t know nothing.” Her words reflected frustration at how easily narratives take on lives of their own.
She added that amid her lupus diagnosis, health became a priority. “You’re not gonna keep stressing me out. Not only because I have a physical reason, but it also affects me,” she shared. “It affects my health.” Long pointed out she wanted joy and positivity. “I want to have fun. I want to enjoy these blessings. I have a beautiful baby boy. I never said that, guys. I don’t know where y’all got that from.”
Revisiting the Cruz Show Revelation
In August 2024, during her appearance on Real 92.3’s The Cruz Show, Long spoke more openly about her marriage to Hairston. “I’ve been married for nine years…it just didn’t work out, you know?” she said.
She described this phase as a time when she prioritized her own growth and avoided drama. “I don’t have time for nonsense,” she declared. “This is one of the most amazing times in my life, and if you can’t celebrate that with me, I’m so sorry, but I’m going to have to leave you behind.”
Long also reflected on their past bond: “This was the love of my life at one point—and he probably could be really good for me if he got it together—but I’m not willing to put my life, my passion, and my happiness on hold for you to catch up.”
A Message of Strength and Growth
Throughout recent interviews, Muni Long has made one thing clear: she values authenticity and positivity. She reiterated that her initial remarks were about maintaining healthy boundaries—not signaling a definitive end to her personal chapter.
“I just want to be around people who celebrate life with me,” she said. With her career flourishing and her spirit focused on wellness, Long presents an image of resilience. She’s determined to shape her narrative, not let media speculation define it.