Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley Announce Separation After 5 Years of Marriage
Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley have made the difficult decision to end their marriage after five years together. In a joint statement posted on Instagram, the 30-year-old musician, whose real name is Chancelor Johnathan Bennett, and his wife shared the news of their amicable separation.
The announcement comes after speculation among fans about the state of their relationship, sparked by footage from Chance’s 30th birthday celebration in Jamaica last year, where he was seen dancing with another woman.
In their statement, Chance and Kirsten revealed that they had privately gone through a period of separation before arriving at the decision to part ways. Despite the end of their romantic relationship, the couple emphasized their commitment to co-parenting their two daughters, Kensli and Marli.
“God has blessed us with two beautiful daughters who we will continue to raise together,” the statement read. “We kindly ask for privacy and respect as we navigate this transition. Thank you,” it concluded, signed “Chance & Kirsten.”
The news of their separation marks a significant change for the couple, who had been together for half a decade and had shared a life and family together. As they move forward separately, Chance and Kirsten express gratitude for the time they spent together while focusing on their shared responsibility as parents.
