Fans were buzzing after Angelina Jolie, 49, was spotted at several events with British rapper and activist Akala (Kingslee Daley, 40). Many speculated a new romance was blooming.

But insiders have shut down the rumors — Jolie and Akala aren’t dating. They’ve simply bonded over shared work in social and humanitarian causes. Akala is also reportedly in a relationship with his longtime business partner, Chanelle Newman, who happens to be a close friend of Jolie.

Sorry, folks — this one’s just friendship, not fireworks.