Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley Bennett announce “decision to part ways”

After being separated for a period of time, Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley Bennett have officially announced their divorce. The couple, who tied the knot in 2019, shared a joint statement on April 3 on their Instagram stories, revealing their mutual decision to end their five-year marriage.

The statement was read as follows:

“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 rapper from Chicago and Bennett also promised their followers that they will continue to co-parent their two daughters.

“God has blessed us with two beautiful daughters who we will continue to raise together.”

The rapper and his ex-wife put out joint statments. (image via Instagram/@chancetherapper)

In addition, they requested privacy during this time.

The Love Story of Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley Bennett

It appears that Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley Bennett had a fairytale-like love story that began when they were both nine years old.

According to a thread on X that the rapper shared in March 2019, he disclosed that they had met at his moms’ office Christmas party one day before their wedding.

Chance the Rapper stated that from the moment he saw her perform a Destiny’s Child dance routine, he was certain that she was the one he would marry.

His tweet read:

“I saw her dancing and I was like, ‘Let’s get married!’”

According to Chance’s manager, although it is uncertain if they kept in contact, they officially began dating in early 2013.

During a 2013 interview with Oyster magazine, the rapper stated that he and Corley had been in a relationship for “years and years and years.”However, his manager, Pat Corcoran, corrected him and clarified that they had only been together for six months.

In 2015, the couple was overjoyed to welcome their first daughter, Kensli. However, their happiness was short-lived as Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley Bennett separated in 2016, leading to a legal dispute over custody and child support for their daughter.

In March 2017, Chance and Corley resolved their disagreement outside of court and reconciled. The couple then became engaged in July 2018.

According to the Chicago Tribute, the couple had a secret civil ceremony at the Cook County clerk’s office on Dec. 27, 2018, before officially tying the knot on March 9, 2019 at the Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Beach, California.

Chance and Corley’s second daughter, Marli, was born not long after their wedding.

The rapper’s marriage has been a significant factor in his music, with Chance often incorporating elements of his relationship into his art. According to reports, his wedding was a major source of inspiration for his album The Big Day.

Kirsten Corley Bennett is not only the founder and CEO of World of BOBY, a successful children’s clothing company launched in July 2021, but also a renowned model. She has an impressive resume, having worked with notable brands such as Alexander Wang, Shelby Steiner, and Vogue, from 2014 to 2016.

Bennett is not only an Instagram influencer, but she also has an impressive following of 117,000 followers. Through her posts of reels, videos, and photos, she offers her fans an intimate glimpse into her personal life and professional journey.

Currently, Chance the Rapper is busy with his upcoming project titled Star Line. Recently, he dropped his latest single, “I Will Be Your (Black Star Line Freestyle),” at the start of 2024. This track features a sample from Stephanie Mills’ 1981 R&B hit, “Don’t Stop Doin’ What ‘Cha Do,” and marks the rapper’s return to the music scene after taking a break in 2022.