Lily-Rose Depp appears to have found a new romance. In May 2023, she made her relationship with rapper 070 Shake official by sharing a photo of them kissing on Instagram Stories. The caption, “4 MONTHS W MY CRUSH,” hinted at their relationship timeline, as seen in screenshots shared by Page Six.
Soon after, the couple was spotted exchanging a kiss outside LAX Airport. This happened as Depp returned from the Cannes Film Festival, where she had been promoting her HBO show alongside The Weeknd. Prior to dating 070 Shake, Depp had been linked to other celebrities, including Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler. Her relationship with Chalamet lasted two years before they parted ways in 2020, while her connection with Butler was rumored after they were seen kissing in August 2021.
070 Shake’s rise to fame tied to her discovery at a Yeezy fitting
070 Shake, whose real name is Danielle Balbuena, hails from North Bergen, New Jersey, and has Dominican roots. Before going into music, she showcased her basketball skills in high school as a shooting guard. The “Shake” in her stage name references a basketball move she frequently used, known as the “shake weave.”
Her journey in music began in 2015 with the 070 collective, named partly after her New Jersey zip code. By 2018, she ventured into a solo career with her debut EP, Glitter. She has since released two studio albums, Modus Vivendi (2020) and You Can’t Kill Me (2022), and has opened for acts like Kid Cudi and Coldplay.
070 Shake owes her record deal with Kanye West’s GOOD Music label to YesJulz, who played her tracks during a Yeezy fitting. Pusha T, the label’s president, took notice, leading to her signing in 2016. She later contributed to West’s Ye album, appearing on tracks like “Ghost Town” and “Violent Crimes,” both of which charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
Before dating Depp, 070 Shake had relationships with Sophia Diana Lodato and singer Kehlani. Her romance with Kehlani, which lasted from 2021 to 2022, included public appearances and a collaboration in the “Melt” music video. In an interview with Pitchfork, 070 Shake shared that she avoids labeling her sexuality, simply stating, “I just like girls.”
Depp and 070 Shake went public with their relationship in May 2023, after sparking rumors during Paris Fashion Week. Depp confirmed their romance by posting a photo of them kissing, revealing they had been together since January. Their relationship became even more evident with frequent public displays of affection, including outings in New York City and Los Angeles over the summer.
In June 2023, Depp celebrated 070 Shake’s birthday with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, calling her the “love of her life.” The post featured intimate photos, including one of them kissing and another of the rapper holding Depp’s sock-covered feet. On Depp’s birthday in May 2024, 070 Shake returned the sentiment with her own tribute, referring to Depp as “MY OXYGEN.”
In a rare comment about her relationship, Depp told E! News in November 2024 that she was proud of her partner’s talents and expressed her happiness. “It’s that indescribable feeling, you know, that je ne sais quoi,” she said, emphasizing how content she feels with 070 Shake.
