G-Eazyis clarifying the nature of his relationship withDemi Lovato.

The “Me, Myself & I” rapper, 29, responded to rumors of a romance with “Tell Me You Love Me” singer, 25, at theESPY Awardson Wednesday night.

Responding to a question fromEntertainment Tonight‘s Nischelle Turner on the red carpet in Los Angeles, the rapper said, “No, she’s just a friend.”

G-Eazy further told Turner that he understands the speculation about his love life.

“It’s just one of those things that comes with the territory,” he continued toET. “You trade in your anonymity in exchange for some of your success in the public eye. You have to remember the blessings and remember how grateful you are to be here in the first place and understand that some of that is just what comes with the territory.”

Still, there’s at least one thing connecting Lovato and G-Eazy: new hair ‘dos. G-Eazy stepped out with a platinum blonde look on Wednesday night, just after Lovatodyed her typically dark tressesa honey blonde color.

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The romance speculation followed shortly after G-Eazy’ssplitfrom singerHalsey, 23. The stars dated for a year beforeannouncing their breakup earlier this month.

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Halsey shared on Instagram at the time, “I normally keep this kind of thing private but provided our public nature I feel the need to inform my fans. G-Eazy and I are taking some time apart.”

She continued, “I’m eager to continue the upcoming passage of time dedicating myself to my art and my career, and the duration of my tour. I wish him the best.”

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Days after the breakup, Halseycried onstagewhile crooning her song “Sorry” onstage. She broke into tears after singing the lyric, “Someone will love you / But someone isn’t me.”

source: people.com