R&B ROYALTY RIDES AGAIN! Ginuwine Proposes to 28-Year-Old Miami Realtor Jannette Escartin—And the Internet is Dusting Off “In Those Jeans” For the Big Day!
Honey, pop the premium champagne and warm up your vocal cords, because one of the ultimate, absolute heartthrobs of 90s and 2000s R&B is officially off the market! Media Take Out has been tracking the internet’s frantic, hyper-excited reaction after the “Pony” legend himself, Ginuwine (Elgin Baylor Lumpkin), officially popped the big question to his stunning, low-key queen!
Reports confirmed that the 55-year-old superstar completely threw his gorgeous 28-year-old partner, Miami luxury real estate agent Jannette Escartin, for the ultimate loop by engineering a gorgeous, surprise waterfront proposal. The couple has been quietly holding down their private love bubble in South Florida for a few years now, completely out of the frantic glare of the paparazzi. But baby, now that Jannette has officially hard-launched her blinding new diamond ring on the timeline with the hashtag #2026bride, the internet is in an absolute, total frenzy over Ginuwine’s next walk down the aisle!
A Surprise Proposals Over the Water: Jannette Flaunts the Bling!
To understand why the R&B community is celebrating so loudly, you have to look at just how beautiful and seamless this modern romance truly is.
Jannette is a highly successful, independent power player in the South Florida real estate sector, known for closing high-end deals from Brickell to Miami Lakes. While early internet whispers wildly tried to claim the proposal happened during a quick weekend trip up to Washington, D.C., close family insiders and real-time social media receipts officially set the record straight—confirming that Ginuwine actually staged the entire romantic, intimate milestone overlooking the water right at home in Miami!
Jannette took to her Instagram feeds to give fans a peek at the gorgeous, emotional setup, uploading video footage of her stunning new rock with the caption: “Just because he loves me… #2026bride #engaged #fiance.” —
The Legend’s New Chapter: Moving Past the Solé Era
This milestone marks a massive, beautiful new personal chapter for Ginuwine, whose single highest-profile romantic relationship was his iconic, decade-long marriage to rapper Solé (Tonya Johnston). The two were one of hip-hop and R&B’s premier power couples, tying the knot back in 2003 before officially finalizing their high-profile divorce in 2015.
While navigating the complexities of the industry and co-parenting can be an absolute monster, Ginuwine has spent the last decade heavily focused on his personal healing, his seven beautiful children, and continuously touring the globe to pack out arenas alongside his legendary vocals. Finding an unbreakable, peaceful connection with Jannette has been an absolute breath of fresh air for the veteran crooner, proving that the Bachelor is officially ready to become a husband all over again!
The Timelines Explode: “He’s Still Got It, Honey!”
The second the engagement news hit the algorithmic feeds, a massive wave of congratulations and playful memes completely consumed the R&B community.
While a few cynical keyboard warriors tried to bring up their 27-year age gap, Ginuwine’s fiercely loyal fanbase immediately stepped up to completely clear the floor. “Ginuwine is 55 looking incredible, Jannette is a grown, successful 28-year-old businesswoman making her own money, and they are genuinely in love. Let that man be happy!” one viral tweet cheered, instantly securing thousands of supportive likes. Other fans couldn’t help but crack classic jokes, writing: “I just know Ginuwine is going to sing ‘Differences’ right to her at the altar while crying his eyes out. The wedding is going to be elite luxury!”
The happy couple hasn’t officially locked in a firm wedding date just yet as Jannette begins mapping out her bridal plans, but honey, we already know the guest list is going to be a star-studded masterclass in musical royalty. Media Take Out is sending the absolute biggest congratulations to Ginuwine and Jannette as they begin this beautiful new public chapter.