Nene Leakes is setting the record straight on her lip-locking NBA game date with a new man. Source: Freddy O / FreddyO.com It's been nearly five years since her late husband, Gregg, passed away after a battle with colon cancer; however, Nene claims she's still taking things slow while looking for someone to spend the rest of her life with. "I really want to date with intention," she said on IG Live. "I really want to give it a real shot and date with intention. Find my life partner and... go somewhere and sit down.