There are fairytales, and then there is the story of Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley, the kind where the prince spots the princess at the tender age of nine, in a party filled with juice boxes and improbable dance moves, and somehow knows she is the one. Years later came the elegant wedding, red carpet smiles, and magazine-ready moments that made them look like the blueprint of love itself. Which is precisely why their eventual parting stunned admirers everywhere, and why Chance the Rapper has now spoken.

Chance the Rapper has finally addressed the end of his marriage to Kirsten Corley with candor, warmth, and a dash of self-awareness.

During the New Rory & Mal podcast, Chance the Rapper spoke frankly about how he and Kirsten Corley have redefined their relationship since their separation. He explained that both families have chosen to remain closely connected, saying they still travel together and will be “family forever,” though now in a “different format.” He stressed that this closeness is important to both him and Corley, and that their children remain central to this arrangement.

However, Chance the Rapper acknowledged that this dynamic comes with its share of difficulties. Describing it as “tough” and “weird,” he admitted that it is not the picture of effortless harmony. For him, the hardest part is accepting the reality of the situation, knowing that while they are still united as parents, their marriage has ended. His words carried the weight of someone intent on cooperation but aware of the emotional cost.

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Looking back at the many magical moments they shared, it is hardly surprising that Chance the Rapper finds the aftermath of divorce so difficult.

From childhood acquaintances to a picture-perfect wedding, the relationship between Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley played out like a pop culture romance reel. They first met at the age of nine during a party, reconnected years later at the South by Southwest Film Festival, and began dating in 2013. Parenthood followed with the arrival of daughter Kensli Bennett in 2015, a brief separation in 2016, and a fireworks-worthy proposal on the Fourth of July in 2018, culminating in their 2019 wedding.

Marli Bennett, their second daughter, arrived later that same year, seemingly confirming their family’s golden image. Yet April 2024 brought a separation announcement, December 2024 saw Corley file for divorce, and by January 2025, the split was finalized. The timeline, once marked by milestones of joy and Ice Spice lyrics breakdowns, closed with a chapter that underscored how even the most celebrated love stories can change form.

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