Jack Harlow sparks chatter after he is spotted dining alone on Valentine's Day: 'Guess he’s practicing'

Jack Harlow was spotted having a solo dinner in New York City as he sipped on a glass of white wine while enjoying his meal
UPDATED FEB 16, 2025
Jack Harlow was spotted by himself having a quiet Valentine's Day dinner in New York (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Jack Harlow was spotted by himself having a quiet Valentine's Day dinner in New York (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Jack Harlow turned heads this Valentine’s Day, but not for the usual reasons. Instead of being spotted with a date, the chart-topping rapper was seen dining solo at Balthazar, a famed French bistro in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood.

The unexpected sighting quickly ignited social media chatter, leaving fans both intrigued and amused, as reported by Buzzfeed.



 

Jack Harlow’s solo Valentine’s Day dinner sparks buzz

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 10: Jack Harlow performs onstage during iHeartRadio Channel 95.5's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented By Capital One at Little Caesars Arena on December 10, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Jack Harlow performs onstage during iHeartRadio Channel 95.5's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented By Capital One at Little Caesars Arena on December 10, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan (Scott Legato/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

Louisville native and hip-hop sensation Jack Harlow was spotted having a solo dinner in New York City on February 14, as reported by Pop Crave. Relaxed and unbothered, he sipped on a glass of white wine while enjoying his meal wearing a black sweater.

A photo shared by Pop Crave captured the 'Lovin' On Me' artist enjoying his own company at the high-profile eatery, Balthazar.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 31: Jack Harlow attends Apple Original Films'
Jack Harlow attends Apple Original Films' 'The Instigators' New York Premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 31, 2024, in New York City (Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)

While some fans speculated about the rapper’s love life, others couldn’t help but notice the perfect synergy between Harlow’s solo night out and his latest music. His recently released track, 'Set You Free', which dropped on February 12, opens with lyrics that seem almost prophetic, "I want to be alone / more than ever / Less free time / more endeavors / Less romance, get more cheddar."



 

Coupled with his previous single 'Tranquility', released on January 8, it appears Harlow’s current artistic era embraces solitude, ambition, and self-reflection. 



 

Even his February 13 post on X (formerly Twitter) recalled a date that ended with just "two hugs" and no kiss. He wrote, "I remember I was so blown one time on a first date I gave a girl a hug at her doorstep and then she was getting her key out and bout to walk in and i tapped her on the shoulder and offered her another hug. No kiss during either hug. Just 2 hugs. Blown right now actually."

Jack Harlow’s solo Valentine’s Day outing sparks Internet buzz

MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 18: Jack Harlow is seen wearing black sunglasses and a black british style inspired long coat with silver buttons outside Jil Sander show during the Milan Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 on September 18, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Valentina Frugiuele/Getty Images)
Jack Harlow is seen wearing black sunglasses and a black British-inspired long coat with silver buttons outside the Jil Sander show during the Milan Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 on September 18, 2024, in Milan, Italy (Valentina Frugiuele/Getty Images)

Jack Harlow was seen enjoying what appeared to be a solo dinner on Valentine’s Day, leading to a wave of reactions from fans online. 

One fan joked, "Probably having a date with himself." Another added, "Bro just wanted to have something nice to eat."



 



 

Some fans offered words of solidarity, with one commenting, "You're not alone in this, Jack."



 

Referencing his hit song, another quipped, "Guess he’s practicing Lovin on Me solo edition." Others, however, were baffled by the attention surrounding his dinner plans. "Let the man eat his dinner. Why are people so damn nosey?" one user wrote.



 



 

Meanwhile, another reflected on the emotional side of the holiday, stating, "Valentine’s Day is one of the saddest days for anyone without a partner."



 

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