Porsha Williams and her girlfriend Patrice ‘Sway’ McKinney have been the subject of engagement speculation, but the couple made clear in February 2026 that they are not currently engaged, despite rumors fueled by an AI-generated photo.
Williams hard-launched her relationship with McKinney in November 2025 through a series of photos shared on Instagram, making their romance public after months of dating. McKinney, a licensed master barber and founder of Encore Salon Suites in Atlanta, had been a private entrepreneur before her relationship with the Real Housewives of Atlanta star thrust her into the spotlight.
When an AI image circulated on social media in early February showing the couple with an engagement ring, both Williams and McKinney quickly shut down the speculation. “I am not engaged,” Sway stated with a laughing emoji on her Instagram Story, calling the image “clearly A.I.” The pair emphasized they are focused on their relationship without plans for marriage at this time.
Williams has been open about her dating life following her 2024 divorce from Simon Guobadia. In recent interviews, she expressed comfort with her relationship with McKinney and stated she doesn’t feel pressured to label her sexuality, describing the connection as something that feels right for her.
Sources
- Bravo — Porsha Williams and Sway McKinney’s engagement denial and relationship details
- E! News — Couple’s statement addressing engagement rumors in February 2026
- Yahoo Entertainment — Confirmation that Williams and McKinney went public with their relationship in November 2025
- Essence — Background on McKinney as a salon suite entrepreneur based in Atlanta
