Madonna Reportedly Splits From Boyfriend Akeem Morris As 'Age Difference Became An Issue'
Madonna and her boyfriend, Akeem Morris, have reportedly gone their separate ways after dating for less than a year.
The queen of pop, Madonna, and her boyfriend, Akeem Morris, 28, have reportedly gone their separate ways after dating for less than a year.
The singer first stunned fans in July when she shared an intimate photo of her and Morris cuddling, seemingly confirming they were an item.
While Madonna has yet to speak on the state of their relationship, a source claims that the age gap difference between the couple caused them to call it quits on their romance.
Madonna 'Ran Into The Same Issue' With Akeem Morris
A source shared the news of Madonna and Morris' breakup with the Daily Mail, noting that the 38 years age gap between the couple played a part in the breakdown of their short relationship.
The "Like A Virgin" singer debuted her romance with Morris on Instagram as she shared a photo of the both of them in bed, alongside other shots of her on the fourth of July.
Months after posting their photo on Instagram, the duo were seen together in Italy, where Madonna celebrated her 66th birthday.
Regarding their separation, the source said, "Madonna ran into the same issue with this boy toy as she has with all of her recent men."
"The age difference became an issue," they noted. "They come from different time periods. Madonna felt Akeem had a wandering eye because he did."
The Romance Fizzled Out When The 'Globe-Trotting Stopped'
During their short time together, Madonna and Morris went on various trips; however, their romance reportedly hit a wall, when the traveling ceased.
"When the globe-trotting stopped, the excitement stopped as well," the source said.
They also noted that Madonna and Morris' breakup had zero drama and likely ended amicably.
"Ultimately, it had run [its] course, and there are no hard feelings or drama," the source continued. "It was just time for them to go their separate ways."
They added, "Akeem is now living on an island, and Madonna is obviously in her UES pad working on her biopic."
Although Madonna and Morris' romantic relationship began this year, he was previously featured in a Paper magazine shoot with the "Vogue" singer.
Madonna's Friends Were Reportedly Worried About Her Dating The 28-Year-Old
Madonna's relationship with Morris reportedly left her friends feeling worried. Insiders told the Daily Mail that the singer's friends believed Morris was "not in it for love" and just filled her need for adoration.
Their concerns were further heightened after Morris' ex-girlfriend, Reagan Rice, accused him of getting with Madonna while they were together.
A source said, "Her friends thought that she was over dating younger men, but she clearly isn't and no one trusts Akeem. They want Madonna to be happy but she has to know that these guys, who are less than half her age, are not in it for love."
They added, "He is a small-time soccer player who is now traveling the world with Madonna and partying with her famous friends."
Akeem Morris Was Allegedly Dating His Ex-Girlfriend While Seeing Madonna
Morris' relationship with Rice raised eyebrows with Madonna's friends, as they felt it hinted that he wasn't serious about the singer.
The model was reportedly still in a relationship with Rice when he started dating Madonna.
The insider told the Daily Mail that the nature of the end of his romance with Rice added to the fears that Madonna's close circle had.
They said, "The fact he was in a relationship with Reagan Rice when he got together with Madonna says a lot. Reagan found out on social media that he was with her."
"Her friends fear that if he did this to Reagan, he could do this to any woman," the insider added.
The Singer Was Previously Dated 30-Year-Old Boxer, Josh Popper
Prior to Madonna's romance with Akeem, she was in a relationship with boxing coach Josh Popper.
Popper had been with Madonna for a year, but their relationship reportedly "fizzled out" due to the singer's demanding touring schedule.
At the time, a source told The U.S. Sun, "Madonna has barely seen Josh for months because her schedule was so hectic. Things just fizzled out. There's genuinely no bad blood—they're still fond of each other."
The insider added that while their relationship has cooled, they remain friends.
Popper supported Madonna's "Celebration" tour and joined her on stage during a Brooklyn show in December 2023.
Before Popper, the singer dated dancer and choreographer Ahlamalik Williams, who is 36 years her junior, until they split in 2022.
