The almost six-year marriage between Chance the Rapper and his now ex-wife Kirsten Corley has reached a divorce settlement. The settlement, filed in Cook County, Illinois, comes less than a year after the couple announced the separation in April of 2024, citing an "irretrievable broken" relationship. The court is now awaiting the judge's final permission.
In April of last year, the pair made their breakup public. They posted on their Instagram story at the time saying,
“After a period of separation, the two of us have arrived at the decision to part ways. Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley came to this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together.”
Corley filed for divorce, and she mentioned: "irretrievably broken". They also mentioned, "God has blessed us with two beautiful daughters who we will continue to raise together. We kindly ask for privacy and respect as we navigate this transition. Thank you.”
More about the divorce of Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley
The couple's relationship spans almost a decade, the pair began dating in 2013. After going through several ups and downs, including a split in 2016, the pair got back together and got married in a private ceremony in 2018 in Chicago.
A year later, they celebrated their wedding which was attended by friends, family, and celebrities from the music industry including names like Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, and Dave Chapelle at the Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Beach, California.
After the pair had been apart for almost six months, Corley, 31, had filed for divorce in December 2024. Although the specifics of the deal, such as financial terms and custody arrangements for their two girls, are yet unknown, documents show that both parties have reviewed and agreed on the settlement as a fair settlement.
Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley share Kensli, age 9, and Marli, age 5, and have agreed to co-parent their kids in a friendly manner.
The settlement brings an end to a marriage that Chance the Rapper frequently highlighted in his songs, where he was seen showing his love and appreciation for her which was loved by the audience.
Chance and Kirsten seem to go ahead with the divorce sharing responsibility as parents and having mutual respect for each other, despite everything that has happened.
For the rapper and his ex-wife, the divorce settlement marks the end of their journey together. they now focus on the children's welfare as the next stage of their life as co-parents.