J.R. Smith's Wife Addresses Cheating Rumors: "Please Forgive Them, Lord"

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She prayed for almost ten minutes but certainly mentioned her husband's alleged affair.

For three years, NBA player J.R. Smith has been married to his wife Jewel Harris. They have a loving blended family that includes three beautiful daughters, but just days ago, J.R. was caught up in rumors that he may have been cheating on his wife with The Flash actress Candice Patton. After letting the gossip run around the internet, Jewel decided to address the rumors on her Instagram page by offering up a tear-filled prayer for her family.

"It's hurt, it's unfortunate, but it is what it is," Jewel said before praying. She began by asking for forgiveness for her sins before speaking about her husband. "Go to him where he's at right now and shake him up, God," Jewel said. She prayed for the protection of her children "in the midst of this foolishness."

Through her tears, she stated that "everyone" is hurting because of these rumors, including Candice. "Please, just mend her heart, Father God. For her to go out and seek a married man. Father God, I just pray that you give her grace and mercy through all of this." She later said that she's praying for J.R. and Candice despite "how they've come against me." Adding, "Please forgive them, Lord, because they do not know the path of destruction that is before them, for coming against [me]."

LeBron James's wife Savannah and The Game's ex Tiffney Cambridge both offered their love and support of Jewel on Instagram. Watch Jewel's heartfelt, emotional prayer below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.