Selena Gomez Just Went Instagram Official With Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco just went Instagram official.

Gomez posted a carousel of photos to Instagram on Dec. 15 showcasing her “favorite moments” in New York City from the week prior.

Among the pics was an intimate snap of Gomez and new boyfriend Blanco sharing a kiss — and it didn’t go unnoticed by fans.

The singer previously surprised followers on Dec. 8 by confirming rumors that she is dating producer Blanco, even stating that they had been dating for six months. She took things further by hard-launching their relationship, sharing a photo of her diamond “B” ring on her Instagram story.

Gomez first hinted at her romance on Dec. 4, when Instagram account Popfactions posted that she had “seemingly confirmed she was in a relationship.”

“Facts,” she commented. Four days later, a Brazilian fan account shared rumors that she was dating Blanco, which she confirmed by replying, “He is my absolute everything in my heart.”

For additional confirmation, Gomez took to her Instagram story to share a photo of her cuddling up to Blanco, with only his wrist and the bottom half of his face visible.

Gomez Defends Her New Beau

However, some fans seem to have taken issue with Gomez’s new beau, leading her to defend their relationship in further Instagram comments.

“Then why has he been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. The end,” Gomez replied to one fan. In another response, she said “he’s still better than anyone I’ve ever been with. Facts.”

In another comment thread, she wrote, “I don’t understand. If you actually care about me. This is my happiest. If you don’t, feel free to say whatever you want. But I will never allow your words to guide my life. Ever. I’m done. If you can’t accept me at my happiest then don’t be in [m]y life at all.” All of the fans have appeared to delete their original comments.

After replying to those fans, Gomez shared a photo of her new ring, which included a studded “B” initial and a separate diamond on opposite ends.

Gomez’s History With Blanco

After another Instagram commenter told her to “stop posting pictures of your pictures of your boyfriend” if she couldn’t take the hate, saying, “don’t be mad at your fans,” Gomez responded by sharing that she and Blanco have already been dating for some time.

“Not mad. It’s been 6 months bb,” she replied. “I will always defend my friends family and fans till the day I die.”

However, Gomez previously stated that she didn’t have a boyfriend in a September TikTok video and proclaimed her single status with her most recent song “Single Soon” in August.

No matter the timeline, Gomez has some history with Blanco. Ironically, he co-produced “Single Soon,” and also attended her 31st birthday party in July. But over four years prior, she featured on Blanco’s song “I Can’t Get Enough,” meaning they’ve had years of friendship before getting romantic.