Love Island presenter Maya Jama and rapper Stormzy have shocked fans by announcing their breakup, ten years after they first started dating. The couple, who appeared loved-up just days ago, shared a joint statement today, leaving their followers blindsided and surprised. Their unexpected split has sparked numerous reactions and discussions among their fans.
Maya, currently filming the hit ITV2 dating show in Spain, posted a lengthy message on social media about their breakup, revealing they had failed to make it work but would remain friends. “We’ve been laughing whilst drafting this because we never, ever, in a million years thought we’d be the couple announcing a breakup,” she wrote, explaining their decision for clarity and peace. The heartfelt message also emphasized the mutual respect and friendship that still exists between them.
A Decade-Long Love Story
The pair first fell madly in love in 2014, enjoying a passionate relationship until they broke up in 2019. They then spent five years apart, each navigating their own paths. During this period, Maya dated basketball player Ben Simmons and even got engaged to him. However, that romance was short-lived, and they ended their engagement in August 2022.
In August 2023, Maya and Stormzy rekindled their relationship, as reported by The Sun, after being spotted holding hands in Greece and on a date night in London. Despite their best efforts to make it work, they recently concluded that it was best to part ways for good. Their decision to separate again was mutual and made with respect for each other’s futures.
Final Attempt to Make it Work
Stormzy and Maya Jama have just released a statement announcing their break-up pic.twitter.com/fmzRZzHdoO
— UK Rap Daily (@UKRapDaily) July 17, 2024
Maya and Stormzy spent the past year trying their best to make their relationship work, putting in a great deal of effort and commitment. Despite their sincere attempts, they ultimately decided to call it quits, realizing that it was not meant to be. Maya shared:
“We were 21 and 20 when we first met—both at the beginning of our careers—and spent five years growing together and then five years growing separately.”
Despite their split, Maya emphasized that they still care deeply for each other, highlighting the strong bond they continue to share. “We still think the absolute world of each other, we still care and respect each other, we are still grateful for the time we’ve had together, and we are still friends and will always be friends,” she added, reassuring fans that there is no bad blood between them. Their mutual respect and admiration remain intact, even as they move forward separately.
Public and Private Relationship Moments
We lost the Euros, love island is a mess and now Maya Jama and Stormzy have broken up!? I can’t that’s my final straw
— Rai4Real🤍 (@raiessalin) July 17, 2024
Throughout their relationship, fans have been invested in Maya and Stormzy’s love story, with the couple often sharing their moments through songs, interviews, and photoshoots. Stormzy’s music career took off three years into their relationship, and he even penned the song Birthday Girl for Maya in 2016, with her appearing in the music video.
In 2017, Stormzy revealed in an interview that he had been thinking about proposing to Maya, saying, “I’m still so young but I want to propose, it’s going to happen, and I will do it right. She is the best.” However, two years later, their abrupt breakup inspired Stormzy to write the heartfelt 2019 song Lessons, where he admitted to mistakes during their relationship.
Moving Forward with Grace
In December 2023, Maya went Instagram official with Stormzy once again, but by July 2024, they announced their final split. “Love you guys and thank you for all the love you’ve showered us with, it’s been beautiful! Mike & M x,” Maya concluded her heartfelt message.
As they navigate their separate lives with grace and respect, Maya focuses on her Love Island hosting duties, while Stormzy continues to create impactful music. Their breakup marks the end of a romantic chapter and the beginning of new journeys, with fans likely to support them and cherish their shared memories.
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