Netizens React As Tyla’s “Boyfriend” Is Allegedly Pulled In by Cops: “Tygers Hate Geo”

• South African Grammy Award winner Tyla's "boyfriend," Geo, was allegedly pulled in by cops
• An online user reportedly said that the Water hitmaker's lover had a gun in his possession, which is the reason he was taken to the police station
• Many netizens didn't believe the allegations, as they flooded the comment section with their reactions

Bathong, South African Grammy Award winner Tyla, found herself trending on social media for all the wrong reasons this time around. The star became a hot topic after it was reported that her "boyfriend" was pulled in by the cops.

On Thursday, 31 July 2025, an online user @sinaking_1 posted a video of the Water hitmaker, who debuted a new hairstyle, posing with two female officers on X (formerly Twitter). It was also reported that the alleged boyfriend, Geo, had been taken to the police station because he had a gun in his possession.

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However, many netizens found it hard to believe that the alleged lover was taken into custody, as the video showed Tyla appearing friendly with the law officials while taking snaps.

Watch the clip below:

Netizens reacted to the accusations against Tyla's alleged boyfriend

Shortly after, it was reported that Tyla's lover was taken to the police station, and many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions.

Here are some of the comments below:

@882k16 said:

"He actually does have a gun, though. He's a bum and a thug."

@starr_secrete wrote:

"Always setting Tyla up. At the police station? When these are recording studios. Tyla is literally wearing socks, and she said she is recording a song."

@Nhlaxx_xx commented:

"Tygers hate Geo."

@housedawta responded:

"She needs to leave him eeew."

@EMCIS00 replied:

"Sometimes I wonder if you’re really a fan. Such rumours should come from the haters, not from you."

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Tyla opens up about the relationship she has with her parents

In another story, Tyla previously opened up about her career and relationship with her family. During an interview on Capital Xtra, the singer mentioned her parents, Sharleen and Sherwin Seethal, saying they aren't your average, super strict South African parents:

"My parents love a good time. My parents are not like old-type parents, they're lit. They love us throwing parties at the house and having friends over. They also love going out with us, and they'll be like, 'Okay, we won't bother, but we're gonna have our own section with our own bottles."

Tyla's parents are very supportive of her career since she decided to pursue music instead of furthering her studies or pursuing a career. She told People that it took a lot of convincing and begging for her parents to finally agree:

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"So my parents were like, 'Be realistic. You need to work; this can be a side hobby. After a lot of convincing, they allowed me to do just that."

Uncle Waffles hangs out with Tyla

In a previous report from Briefly News, Tyla recently hung out with the Swazi-born DJ Uncle Waffles.

A proud fan posted a video of the two talented young stars dancing together, having the time of their lives on social media. Fans wish the ladies could work together on a song.

Source: Briefly News