Pinkchyu Addresses Drake Relationship Status After FOMO

Lin Lamar, the 24-year-old content creator known online as Pinkchyu, spoke publicly about where things stand between her and Drake during a TMZ interview on September 22, 2026. Her response was measured and deliberately vague. When asked directly whether she and the rapper are “official,” Pinkchyu did not confirm or deny a romantic relationship, choosing instead to remain coy about the nature of their connection.

This interview comes just one week after the two appeared together in Drake self-funded short film FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), which premiered on September 15, 2026. Their segment, set to the track “Princess” from Drake’s May album Maid of Honour, showed Pinkchyu giving the rapper a full goth makeover at a Hot Topic store before continuing their on-screen date through a nighttime park walk and a private Medieval Times outing.

The interaction is the latest chapter in a story that began six weeks earlier with a viral livestream, a request to bark, and a promise to buy a house.

What Pinkchyu Actually Said About Dating Drake

During her TMZ interview in Los Angeles, Pinkchyu was asked point-blank about her relationship with Drake. She did not offer a definitive answer. Instead, she stayed quiet on whether they are a couple, maintaining the same approach she has taken since their first public encounter.

This is consistent with what she has said in earlier interviews. In August, shortly after winning Drake’s dating show, she told TMZ that they did not hook up after the event. She described their post-show interaction as “good conversations” at an after-party but stopped well short of calling it a relationship.

In a separate August interview, she stated clearly that she is single. She said she is focused on her career and does not have much time for a relationship. When asked about romantic interest from other musicians, including one unnamed “huge musician” who reportedly sent her an audio recording of himself barking in her DMs, Pinkchyu said she did not even know how to respond.

Her September comments follow the same pattern: present but undefined, visible but unlabeled.

Neither Drake nor his representatives have made any public statement confirming or denying a romantic connection.

How the Viral 20 V 1 Dating Show Started It All

The connection between Drake and Pinkchyu traces back to August 8, 2026, when the rapper participated in a “20 Women vs. Drake” speed-dating livestream on the Kick platform. The event was produced by the NELK Boys and hosted to mark the ninth anniversary of Stake, the online casino brand.

Drake sat across from 20 women in rapid succession. Pinkchyu was among them. During her segment, she asked a single question that turned the entire stream into a viral moment.

“Would you bark for me?”

Drake obliged immediately, barking multiple times on camera. The clip circulated across every major social media platform within hours, generating millions of views and becoming one of the most discussed internet moments of the summer.

Pinkchyu beat out 19 other contestants, including adult content creator Lena the Plug (married to Adam22) and streamer Jordyn Lucas, to win the competition. Runner-up Jordyn Lucas received a Birkin bag and $25,000 as a consolation prize.

When Drake told Pinkchyu she could have anything she wanted as the winner, she did not ask for something for herself. She asked whether he would buy her mother a house so her mom could retire. Drake agreed on camera. Days later, Pinkchyu confirmed to TMZ that the offer was real and that she would pick the listing while Drake covered the cost.

Who Is Pinkchyu? The Creator Behind the Goth Persona

Pinkchyu real name is Lin Lamar. She was born on September 17, 2002, in the United States and is currently based in Austin, Texas. She turned 24 years old just days before her latest TMZ interview.

 

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Long before the Drake livestream brought her to mainstream attention, Lamar had built a significant online following. Her content centers on goth and alternative fashion, cosplay, gaming, comedy, and short-form video. She is a Twitch Partner, an active presence on TikTok (with over 2.6 million followers), Instagram (with over 2.7 million followers), and X, and she runs an OnlyFans page that has been a significant source of income.

Her cosplay work includes characters from franchises like Chainsaw Man and Fantastic Four. She started sharing content online around 2017, initially posting her own artwork before pivoting into cosplay and comedy.

In 2026, Lamar expanded into music. She released a single called “Electric Invasion” in June and another titled “Back To Life” in August. Neither track charted, but the releases established music as part of her growing creative portfolio.

Before connecting with Drake, she told TMZ that she was not particularly familiar with his music. “I listen to goth music and metal. I grew up playing guitar and violin. I was in a band. That’s the kind of music I listen to,” she said. She did, however, recognize him as Jimmy Brooks from the Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation.

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Inside the FOMO Short Film and the “Princess” Music Video Segment

Drake’s FOMO premiered on September 15, 2026, streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. The self-funded project ran just over an hour and blended music visuals, celebrity cameos, and narrative sequences into what Drake described as a story about “making the absolute most of it all in one summer.”

The Pinkchyu segment served as the music video for “Princess,” a track from Maid of Honour. In it, Pinkchyu takes Drake on a shopping-center date, guiding him through a series of outfit changes at Hot Topic. He starts in a grey graphic sweatshirt, moves through black graphic tees, and ends in a full goth ensemble complete with studded accessories, chains, and dark clothing. Drake also wore black eyeliner for the sequence.

The visual deliberately called back to the barking moment. An outtake from the shoot, later highlighted by Complex, shows Drake asking Pinkchyu to call him a “good boy.” She plays along, and Drake walks away grinning.

After the Hot Topic scene, the pair continue their date with a nighttime park walk and a private Medieval Times dinner, with the “Princess” track playing over the full sequence.

Other Notable FOMO Cameos:

• Sexyy Red (appeared in visuals for “Cheetah Print”)
• Winnie Harlow (starred in the “True Bestie” visual)
• Kevin Durant
• Drake’s mother, Sandra “Sandi” Graham (showed off her new “ICEMOM” wrist tattoo)
• Lena the Plug (appeared as a poolside cameo)
• Don Toliver (featured on unreleased collaborative track)
• Yeat and PartyNextDoor (collaborated on new music)

FOMO also included a 2027 world tour announcement, which Drake confirmed during a red carpet interview with Etalk Canada at the film’s premiere screening.

Drake’s “Goth Baddie” Comments Before Pinkchyu Even Appeared

What made the Drake-Pinkchyu connection especially resonant for fans was the fact that Drake had publicly described his ideal type months before they ever met.

During a September 2025 appearance on Bobbi Althoff’s podcast Not This Again, Drake described his “dream woman” as someone who would be “tweaked out like goth” and “tatted all over.” The comment circulated widely at the time but took on new significance after Pinkchyu, a woman who built her entire online identity around goth aesthetics, won his dating show less than a year later.

The coincidence was not lost on the internet. Clips from the podcast resurfaced alongside the barking video, with fans connecting Drake’s stated preference to his behavior during the livestream. Whether the 20 V 1 producers specifically cast Pinkchyu based on that interview or whether her presence was a coincidence has not been confirmed. Either way, the alignment between Drake’s stated type and his on-screen reaction to Pinkchyu gave the story an additional layer that kept it trending for weeks.

The Casa Loma Castle Date and Post-Show Interactions

The connection between Drake and Pinkchyu did not end with the livestream. Within two weeks of the August 8 event, reports surfaced that Drake had flown Pinkchyu to Toronto for a second date.

According to multiple outlets, Drake rented out Casa Loma, Toronto’s 98-room Gothic Revival castle, for a private sushi dinner. Only a server, bartender, and security staff were reportedly present. The choice of venue was notable: a gothic castle for a goth-themed creator, suggesting an intentional effort to match the setting to Pinkchyu’s aesthetic.

However, Pinkchyu told TMZ after the Casa Loma outing that they “had good conversations” but maintained her position that they had not hooked up.

Their next public appearance together came in the FOMO short film roughly a month later, where the on-screen dynamic shifted from dating-show contestant and rapper to collaborators in a music video. The progression from livestream to private dinner to short film cameo has moved their public story forward without either party confirming anything beyond a professional and friendly connection.

The House Promise: Where Things Stand With Pinkchyu’s Mother

One of the most discussed elements of the Drake-Pinkchyu story is the house. When Drake offered Pinkchyu any prize she wanted after winning the 20 V 1 event, her request was specific and personal: a house for her mother so she could retire.

Pinkchyu is half Mexican and has spoken about her close relationship with her family, including helping support her sisters financially through her content creation work.

In her August TMZ interview, she confirmed that Drake’s commitment was real. She described the arrangement as straightforward: she picks a listing, and Drake covers the purchase. She also filmed a video sharing the news with her mother, whose emotional reaction was widely circulated on social media.

During the September 22 TMZ interview, Pinkchyu was asked again about the house. While exact details about the status of the purchase have not been made public, the question remains one of the most frequently asked topics surrounding the entire story.

The financial and tax implications of such a gift have also been analyzed by financial publications. Because the house would go to Pinkchyu’s mother, it is categorized as a gift under U.S. tax law, meaning the tax responsibility falls on Drake as the giver rather than on Lamar or her mother as recipients.

How Pinkchyu’s Career Has Changed Since August

The visibility from the Drake connection has accelerated Pinkchyu’s career across multiple fronts.

Her social media following, which was already substantial before August, grew further after the livestream and continued climbing following the FOMO appearance. Her OnlyFans subscriber count increased significantly in the weeks after the barking clip went viral. Brand interest has also expanded, with her TMZ appearances positioning her as a recognizable personality outside the streaming and cosplay communities where she first built her audience.

Her music releases in 2026, while not chart performers, have benefited from the increased attention. The timing of “Back To Life” in August, coinciding with peak interest in the Drake story, gave the single more exposure than it likely would have received otherwise.

On the content creation side, Pinkchyu’s interviews suggest a deliberate strategy. By keeping the Drake relationship undefined, she maintains public curiosity without tying her brand to a single story. Her consistent messaging that she is “focused on her career” and “single” positions her as an independent figure rather than an accessory to a celebrity narrative.

A Timeline of Drake and Pinkchyu’s Public Interactions

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Drake and Pinkchyu dating?

Neither Drake nor Pinkchyu has confirmed a romantic relationship. In her most recent TMZ interview on September 22, 2026, Pinkchyu was deliberately vague when asked if they are “official.” In August, she stated that they did not hook up after the dating show and that she is single and focused on her career.

What is Pinkchyu’s real name and how old is she?

Pinkchyu’s real name is Lin Lamar. She was born on September 17, 2002, making her 24 years old. She is based in Austin, Texas, and is a content creator, cosplayer, musician, and streamer.

Did Drake actually buy Pinkchyu’s mom a house?

Pinkchyu confirmed in August 2026 that Drake’s promise was genuine and that she would pick a listing while Drake covered the payment. The exact status of the purchase has not been publicly disclosed, but the commitment was reaffirmed during subsequent interviews.

What is the FOMO short film?

FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is a self-funded short film by Drake that premiered on September 15, 2026. It runs just over an hour and features music visuals, celebrity cameos, and narrative sequences. Pinkchyu appears in the “Princess” music video segment, where she gives Drake a goth makeover at Hot Topic.

How did Drake and Pinkchyu meet?

They met on August 8, 2026, during a NELK-produced “20 Women vs. Drake” speed-dating livestream on Kick. Pinkchyu won the competition after asking Drake to bark on command, and the moment became one of the most viral internet clips of the summer.

What has Drake said about Pinkchyu?

Drake has not made extended public comments about their relationship. He described her as connected to his interest in the “goth baddie” type, a preference he first stated on Bobbi Althoff’s podcast in September 2025. In the FOMO outtakes, he asked her to call him a “good boy,” maintaining the playful dynamic they established on the livestream.

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