Singer Victoria Monét has confirmed her undercover relationship with rapper Stormzy. The revelation comes months after the pair were seen kissing at the airport.
It is, however, not clear if Monét and Stormzy are still together or if the relationship only lasted for a short period. She provided some details about the affair during a conversation on the Keke Palmer podcast.
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“He’s a really special guy…I have so much respect for him, and I got to learn more about him by dating him,” she stated.
Her appearance on the show was the first time the songstress had made a public comment on the affair after rumors started spreading last October.
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The two musicians were spotted at the Heathrow Airport in London, holding each other tight and exchanging kisses. Pictures of their moment together later appeared online.
At the time, Stormzy, born Michael Omari, and Victoria were said to have both ended their respective relationships. According to sources, the British-Ghanaian rapper was going out with one Maya Jama, but the affair ended years ago.
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Victoria Monet had also said she and her partner, John Gaines, amicably agreed to separate in 2023. The ex-lovers were said to be co-parenting a baby girl they delivered in 2021.
“It simply didn’t work out and that’s OK. We still think the world of each other and operate with love in every interaction for our family.
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“We are committed to doing the inner work and trust that God will place us both where we belong in due time,” Victoria and John said in an announcement at the time of their separation.
In July, Stormzy established a multipurpose facility in Croydon, known as the “MerkyFC HQ,” which offers opportunities to young people in gaming, music, and football.
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The 30-year-old said on social media that the project had been in the works for three years and thanked Adidas for their assistance with the project when he posted images and videos of the facility on Instagram and X.
