''I'm single but dating Banky W said

Why use the phase 'I'm single and dating . When asked by Toolz in The Juice interview if he was dating, Banky W said, "I'm still very much single" and then he added. "I'm single and dating." Girls see and hear if you are dating him there is no hope for you and no respect. 

I mean why will anyone say that if he respects the lady in his life. Anyway if you are so desperate to hold on to him, so be.