Chance The Rapper And His Wife Call It Quits 'After A Period Of Separation'

Chance the Rapper and his wife, Kirsten Corley, have decided to end their marriage.

The couple announced the shocking decision in a joint statement shared on Wednesday evening. They tied the knot in 2019 and share two daughters, seven-year-old Kensli and four-year-old Marli. 

Chance The Rapper, real name Chancelor Bennet, and Corley have publicly shared a statement that they put together to disclose the end of their five-year marriage. Uploaded by both parties on their Instagram stories, the word image read:

"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 same time we spent together. God has blessed us with two beautiful daughters who we will continue to raise together."

The estranged couple, who would have marked their fifth wedding anniversary on March 9, concluded, "We kindly ask for privacy and respect as we navigate this transition. Thank you."

The separation announcement seemingly culminates the rumors of infidelity that have trailed the pair's union since last year. 

Speculation surrounding potential marital issues for the singer-songwriter surfaced when he celebrated his 30th birthday during Carnival 2023 in Jamaica. 

He was reportedly caught in a provocative dance session with model Mela Millz, who was in a traditional Carnival costume. 

As reported by The Blast, a video of the moment featured a shirtless Chance playfully slapping Millz on the derrière multiple times as she twerked on him.

Amid the public's concerns that Chance's actions were inappropriate for a married man and father, a representative clarified that he and Corley had no issues.

As they stated at the time, "Everyone has their moments, but they're all good."

Despite the representative's claims, it soon became clear that Corley had a problem with her then-husband dancing in such a manner with Millz.

She subtly hinted at her discontent by sharing a cryptic message that featured a passage from the late Maya Angelou's essay "Home."

The excerpt, which she posted on Instagram, began, "Most people don't grow up. It's too d— difficult. What happens is most people get older. That's the truth of it."

It added, "They honor their credit cards, find parking spaces, and have the nerve to have children but don't grow up. Not really. They get older. And you find out what it costs us to love and to lose, to dare and to fail. And maybe even more, to succeed." 

Alongside the lengthy message, Corley admonished, "I hope we all choose to grow up one day."

In light of Chance and Corley’s impending divorce, it is worth noting that it will not be the first time their romance will hit a rock. 

As Elite Daily previously detailed, roughly five months after they welcomed Kensli, Corley filed legal documents seeking to officially establish Chance as her father and to maintain sole custody of the tot. 

She also supposedly requested child support, encompassing expenses incurred during pregnancy and delivery, along with attorney fees. 

Even though the duo later reconciled, they faced another snag in February 2017 when Corley filed for a parenting schedule, claiming that they were separating. However, by March 2017, she and Chance settled their dispute out of court and reconciled yet again.

Regardless of their tumultuous relationship, Chance’s appreciation for Corley in his life cannot be denied.

Back in April 2019, The Blast revealed that the “Cocoa Butter Kisses” artist publicly praised the mother of his kids for permitting him to focus on the creation of his debut album, “The Big Day,” during her second pregnancy. Chance said:

"My wife gave me the go-ahead to put everything else on hold and really go to work on my debut album," adding that "there truly is no joy like making a project."

The rapper, who took time away from Chicago during the album's production, further stated that he wanted his fans to appreciate Corley for "handling this pregnancy and our family with so much grace."