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- May 29, 2021
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Celebrities are always going to hold the public’s attention, but that’s especially true when two celebrities hook up.
In the music industry, celebrity couples are akin to royalty, with the world watching every move a couple like Beyoncé and Jay-Z makes. But not every couple is meant to last, and when it comes to those in hip-hop, the breakups can be especially explosive.
Ending a relationship is one thing, but ending it while the entire world is watching is on a whole other level. And for these couples, parting ways was anything but easy. Here are some of the most brutal hip-hop couple breakups.
Kanye West and Amber Rose | 0:00
Nas and Kelis | 1:13
Future and Ciara | 2:16
Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill | 3:12
Saweetie and Quavo | 4:15
Iggy Azalea and Playboi Carti | 5:30
Tyga and Blac Chyna | 6:27
YG and Kehlani | 7:38
Big Sean and Naya Rivera | 8:38
What was the source of the public marital struggles between Jay-Z and Beyoncé?
Hip-hop has been known for its celebratory tracks about love and relationships, but what about when things go south? The genre has no shortage of break-up anthems, but some couples’ splits were more brutal than others. Here are the most brutal hip-hop couple breakups.
1. Jay-Z and Beyoncé
When elevator footage surfaced of Solange Knowles attacking Jay-Z at a Met Gala after-party in 2014, rumors swirled about what caused the altercation. Many speculated that it had something to do with Jay-Z’s alleged infidelity, which Beyoncé later confirmed on her Lemonade album. The couple’s very public marital struggles caused a stir in the media, but they were able to work through their issues and are still together today.
2. Nas and Kelis
Hip-hop royalty Nas and Kelis were married in 2005, but their relationship quickly deteriorated. Kelis filed for divorce in 2009 while she was pregnant, which ultimately led to a highly publicized custody battle over their son. Nas claimed that Kelis was financially irresponsible and refused to let him see his son, while Kelis accused Nas of being physically and verbally abusive. The couple finally reached a settlement in 2011.
3. Chris Brown and Rihanna
One of the most infamous hip-hop breakups, Chris Brown’s physical assault of Rihanna in 2009 will forever be etched in the music industry’s history. Brown pleaded guilty to the charge, and the couple’s relationship was irrevocably damaged. Rihanna has since moved on and found success in her solo career, while Brown’s actions continue to be a dark cloud over his career.
4. Future and Ciara
Rapper Future and singer Ciara’s relationship began in 2013 and quickly became serious. The couple even got engaged, but their relationship hit a sour note when Ciara accused Future of infidelity. The couple ultimately broke up in 2014, with Ciara filing a $15 million lawsuit against Future for defamation of character. The legal battle between the two has been ongoing ever since.
5. 50 Cent and Vivica A. Fox
Actor Vivica A. Fox dated rapper 50 Cent for several months in 2003, but the relationship ended in a fiery public feud. Fox accused 50 Cent of being a “booty snatcher,” insinuating that he may be gay, which sparked a retaliation from 50 Cent on social media. The exchange derailed Fox’s career, while 50 Cent emerged unscathed.
Hip-hop couple breakups may be plentiful, but some are more brutal than others. From physical assault to vicious social media exchanges, these couples proved that love in hip-hop can be tumultuous at best. Despite their differences, however, many of these artists have found success in moving on and finding happiness in their solo careers.
