In a shocking turn of events, Chance the Rapper and his longtime partner, Kirsten Corley, have decided to divorce one another. The news comes after Corley submitted a request in court to legally part ways with the three-time Grammy winner. But what transpired between the duo that ultimately propelled them to part ways?
Here’s everything you need to know regarding the divorce reports surrounding Chance the Rapper and his now ex-wife.
What happened to Chance The Rapper and Kirsten Corley?
On December 13, Kirsten Corley officially filed for divorce from her husband, Chance the Rapper.
The news of the couple’s separation was confirmed by TMZ. This unfortunate update comes after they declared in a public statement in April 2024 that they had decided to split. The joint announcement was released by Chance the Rapper and Corley eight months before their divorce.
In it, the pair stated, “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 two also shared that they have decided to co-parent their children.
Chance and Corley had their first encounter back when he was aged 9. After locking eyes with his future partner during his mother’s office party, he met her for the second time at the South by Southwest film festival in 2012, as per People. They started dating the following year and welcomed their first daughter, Kensli, in 2015.
The couple experienced a short-lived falling out in 2016, during which Corley submitted a legal request for Chance to pay child support. (via Chicago Tribune) Nevertheless, they ended up reconciling in 2017, and the Illinois-born artist even proposed to Corley in 2018. The couple exchanged vows in March 2019 before welcoming their second daughter, Marli, the very same year.
Fast forward five years, Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley have filed for divorce, drawing the curtains on their long-term union. Additionally, the latter is seeking child support from her estranged partner but has waived maintenance, as per TMZ’s report.