“it was ‘AMAZING’ to spend time with his then-wife”: SURPRISE Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley Announce They’ve Made the ‘Decision to Part Ways’ After 5 Years of Marriage-HO

The hip-hop star and the influencer/entrepreneur were married in 2019 and share two children together

Kirsten Corley and Chance the Rapper at the Met Gala in New York City in September 2021. PHOTO: MIKE COPPOLA/GETTY

Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley have called it splits.

On Tuesday, the hip-hop star, 30, and his wife of five years, 30, announced they have amicably decided to end their marriage. The former couple revealed with a joint statement shared to Instagram that they privately carried out “a period of separation” and have now “arrived at the decision to part ways.”

In a post on their Instagram Stories, the two wrote, “After a period of separation, the two of us have arrived at the decision to part ways.”

“We came to this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together,” the statement continued.

Chance The Rapper and Kirsten Corley share a statement about their decision to end their marriage

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“We kindly ask for privacy and respect as we navigate this transition. Thank you,” the note, signed “Chance & Kirsten,” concluded.

The announcement you mentioned appears to be about rapper Chance the Rapper (Chancelor Johnathan Bennett) and his wife, Kirsten Corley. They recently made a statement addressing their marital status and emphasizing their commitment to coparenting their daughters, Kensli and Marli.

This announcement follows nearly a year of speculation about their relationship, sparked by footage of Chance dancing with another woman at his 30th birthday celebration in Jamaica last April. After the clip went viral, Corley shared a Maya Angelou quote on Instagram, hinting at struggles with maturity and growth. However, the recent statement affirms their dedication to raising their daughters together, despite any challenges they may have faced in their marriage.

Kirsten Corley and Chance the Rapper at the Pre-Grammy Gala and Grammy Salute to Industry Icons in Beverly Hills in January 2020.

Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley tied the knot in March 2019, marking the culmination of a relationship that began years earlier.

Although they had known each other since childhood, Chance and Corley’s romantic journey truly began when they reconnected at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas in 2012. This reunion sparked a connection between them, leading to them officially dating after returning to their hometown of Chicago.

Their love story reached a new milestone in September 2015 when they welcomed their first child together, daughter Kensli. Six years into their relationship, Chance and Corley got engaged, and the following year, they exchanged vows in a lavish ceremony in Newport Beach, California. The wedding was attended by a star-studded guest list, including celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Dave Chappelle, and others, adding to the joyous celebration of their union.

Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley in New York City in September 2018.SWAN GALLET/WWD/PENSKE MEDIA VIA GETTY

Before the former couple tied the knot, the Coloring Book artist opened up on X (formerly Twitter) about how he and Corley got together. Sharing photos of their first encounter at his mom’s 2003 office party at just 9 years old, he revealed that he first saw the former model when she and her friends stepped out to do a dance routine to the Destiny’s Child song “Independent Women Part 1.”

“Now I’m locking eyes with the prettiest girl I ever seen in my almost-a-decade of life on Earth,” he recalled. “I really shouldn’t even say locked eyes cause really, I was just staring at her.”

Chance the Rapper reflected on his journey with Kirsten Corley, recalling a pivotal moment from their past that foreshadowed their future together.

He recounted how, despite his father’s encouragement to dance with the girls at a party, nerves held him back. Deep down, he knew he would marry Kirsten, so he hesitated to rush into anything. Instead, he stayed on the sidelines, never introducing himself.

Now, 16 years later, Chance’s prediction has come true. As he prepares to marry Kirsten, he reflects on how their love story has unfolded exactly as he foresaw. This weekend, surrounded by loved ones, he looks forward to dancing with his wife, embracing the destiny that has brought them together. It’s a poignant reminder of the power of fate and the enduring bond between Chance and Kirsten.

Kirsten Corley and Chance the Rapper at the BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta in October 2019.

Several months after their wedding, Chance and Corley became parents to two, as they welcomed their second daughter, Marli Grace, in August 2019.

While Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley maintained a degree of privacy regarding their marriage, they occasionally shared glimpses of their relationship on social media and in interviews.

Their attendance together at the Met Gala in September 2021 provided a rare public moment, where Chance expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to spend quality time with his wife, enjoying a child-free evening at the prestigious event. This candid insight into their dynamic offered fans a rare glimpse into their relationship and the bond they shared.

In a 2020 interview, he also told PEOPLE about how grateful he was to be raising two children with Corley. The rap superstar shared, “I’ve been waking up daily with a newfound gratitude and being very grateful that I’m married right now. The fact that me, my daughters and my wife all live in one house together is a huge, huge blessing, so I’ve just been taking that in.”