Rapper Chance the Rapper and his wife Kirsten Corley have announced their decision to divorce after being married since March 2019. The couple, who have two daughters together, Kensli Bennett aged 7, and Marli Grace Bennett aged 4, shared a joint statement on Instagram regarding their separation.
In their statement, they expressed that after a period of separation, they have mutually decided to part ways. They emphasized their gratitude for the time spent together and their commitment to co-parenting their daughters. Requesting privacy and respect during this transition, they expressed their intention to continue raising their children together.
Chance the Rapper, whose real name is Chancelor Bennett, had proposed to Corley on July 4, 2018. Their relationship dates back to their childhood, with Chance recalling meeting Kirsten when he was just 9 years old at his mother’s office party.
Chance the Rapper and his wife, Kirsten Corley, are calling it quits. The couple announced their decision “to part ways” in a joint statement earlier today. They share two daughters. pic.twitter.com/RH4QLkmzbn
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Details regarding the timing of their separation and any legal proceedings for divorce remain undisclosed. However, report suggest that their marriage may have faced challenges, with videos surfacing in April 2023 showing Chance with dancers at his 30th birthday celebration in Jamaica.
Despite any difficulties, both Chance and Corley have indicated a commitment to moving forward positively. Corley responded to the situation with a Maya Angelou quote, while Chance referenced comedian Bill Burr’s perspective on marriage, acknowledging that growth is an ongoing process.
