SUPERSTAR singer-songwriter Victoria Monét became a household name following the revelation she was behind some of Ariana Grande‘s biggest hits.
Here we take a look at her relationship with ex John Gaines — the singer was spotted kissing UK rapper Stormzy just weeks after the news of their break-up came to light.
Victoria Monét and John Gaines broke up in December 2023[/caption]
Who is Victoria Monét’s boyfriend, John Gaines?
Outside of being Monét’s ex-boyfriend, Gaines is known for his career as a fitness model and trainer.
He runs the fitness company Gains By Gaines Fitness, which offers personalized programs that help clients “burn fat, build muscle and feel the best you’ve ever felt!”
A subscription for Gaines’ program starts at $39.99 per month and includes a personalized workout program and meal plan as well as a shopping list and fitness videos, among other things.
Gaines discovered his passion for fitness at an early age due to his career as a multi-sport athlete and after the competition stopped, he focused on the next chapter of his life as a trainer.
“When competitive sports were no longer a part of my life, I was lost,” he said on his website.
“I had been preparing for ‘the next season’ almost 20 years of my life and had no idea what to do when it was over. I used fitness to get me through that transition period which definitely wasn’t easy.
“I didn’t really know what the future held, but I always knew I had the choice to put some work in each day. This is where Gains Mentality was born.
“The idea that so many things in life are out of our control, but we get to choose to do something to get better each day.
“People workout for different reasons. It could be to attract someone, to feel good, to be strong, to cope with something, and more,” he added.
“Whatever the reason is, use that as your motivation to keep going.
“I’m not here to judge you, I’m here to guide you and use my experience and research to get you where you want to be.”
Gaines often posts about his fitness career on Instagram to over 256,000 followers, as of October 12, 2024.
While they both have high-profile careers, both Gaines and Monét often keep details of their personal life out of the spotlight.
Not much is known about the relationship the former couple shared, but they reportedly met on the set of Monét’s music video for her 2020 song, Moment, which was featured on her EP, Jaguar.
Do Victoria and John have kids?
In Ferbrary 2021, they welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Hazel Monét Gaines.
“Mommy and Daddy love you so much!” Monét wrote on Instagram after Hazel’s birth.
Hazel has already made history as the youngest Grammy nominee ever at just two years old — thanks to her laughter featured on her mum’s track Hollywood (2023).
She also often makes appearances on her parent’s social media pages.
Victoria Monét and John have one child together[/caption]
What did Victoria and John say about the break up?
On September 23, 2024, Monét and Gaines released an in-depth joint statement via their social media accounts — specifically on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram Stories.
In their statement, they confirmed their breakup, saying: “We spent the last 10 months trying to respectfully and privately navigate the fact that we are no longer in a relationship.
“Though we still completely adore and respect each other, we are not a couple anymore”.
They addressed rumors about their split, stating: “There was no infidelity, toxic behavior or drama.
“We both just have some fundamental growing to do that would be best done apart so we can remain the best versions of ourselves for our daughter”.
The former couple emphasised their commitment to co-parenting, expressing: “We still think the world of each other and operate with love in every interaction for our family.
“We have an incredible daughter to raise for life, and that is undoubtedly our number 1 priority forever”.
They also requested privacy and understanding from their followers, adding: “We plan to remain a family regardless of our public facing title, so please when you see us together with Hazel, be understanding and gentle”.
