Who is Victoria Monet?

Stormzy shocked fans this week when he was seen kissing US singer Victoria Monet at Heathrow Airport – three month after his split from Maya Jama. 

The rapper, 31, and the Love Island presenter, 29, confirmed their breakup was ‘final’ in a statement in July, after previously going their separate ways in 2019 and reconnecting in August last year. 

Although Stormy has yet to address his new romance, he seemingly confirmed his blossoming relationship with Victoria when they were pictured together. 

Known for her 2020 EP Jaguar Victoria is a US singer who has been performing since a young age. 

Here is everything you need to know about Stormzy’s new love interest Victoria Monet…

Stormzy shocked fans this week when he was seen kissing US singer Victoria Monet (pictured last week) at Heathrow Airport – three month after his split from Maya Jama 

Although Stormy has yet to address his new romance, he seemingly confirmed his blossoming relationship with Victoria when they were pictured together (pictured in June)

The rapper, 31, and Love Island presenter Maya, 29, confirmed their breakup was ‘final’ in a statement in July, after going their separate ways in 2019 and reconnecting in August last year (pictured in 2018)

Who is Victoria Monet? 

Victoria, from Atlanta, Georgia was born in May 1989, and later moved to California. 

Kicking off her career she joined girl group Purple Reign and secured a record deal with Motown, but the group disbanded before releasing any songs. 

The singer went on to work on Diddy’s 2010 album Dirty Money, where she helped to write Last Train to Paris. 

Victoria released her debut EP Nightmares & Lullabies: Act 1 in 2015, and dropped Better Days with Ariana Grande the following year. 

She achieved critical acclaim with her fifth EP Jaguar in 2020, which featured the track Experience ft Khalid and SG Lewis. 

This year she scored three Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album and Best New Artist. 

Who has she dated? 

Victoria was previously in a relationship with fitness trainer John Gaines, with whom she shares a three-year-old daughter, Hazel Monét Gaines (pictured in February at the Grammys)

In September she revealed her and John had split ‘ten months ago but remain a family unit.’ for their daughter 

In a lengthy joint statement shared to X, the couple wrote: ‘With good intentions, we honestly have been avoiding a formal statement about something as natural and as personal as love’

Victoria was previously in a relationship with fitness trainer John Gaines, with whom she shares a three-year-old daughter, Hazel Monét Gaines.

The couple kept their relationship mostly out of the spotlight and were last pictured together at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in February. 

In September she revealed her and John had split ‘ten months ago but remain a family unit.’ for their daughter. 

In a lengthy joint statement shared to X, the couple wrote: ‘With good intentions, we honestly have been avoiding a formal statement about something as natural and as personal as love. 

‘We originally preferred to keep this out of the public (as announcing this publicly is sure to make pain resurface) but it is becoming more and more difficult to suppress. Yes, we have seen all of the questions and extremely false accusations of our origin story and we have thought long and hard about whether we owed it to anyone to explain where we are as we heal, since we understand how social media can magnify the truth or run far with untruths. 

‘Ultimately we decided to be open and address it in hopes to put a period on the question marks for the sake of our healing process. 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. There was no infidelity, toxic behavior nor 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. It simply didn’t work out and that’s okay. 

‘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. No relationship status can remove or replace that fact. 

‘We are committed to doing the inner work and trust that God will place us both where we belong in due time. To all of our supporters, friends and family, thank you for your love, care and concern. Please allow us the peace and space to maintain a safe and happy environment to continue to co-parent to the best of our ability for Hazel! 

‘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. We appreciate you all for hearing us out and hope to be kept in your well intentioned prayers. Thank you.’ 

Stormzy was pictured embracing and kissing US singer Victoria at London’s Heathrow Airport on Thursday evening, seemingly confirming their relationship.

When was she first seen with Stormzy? 

Stormzy, whose real name is Michael Owuo Jr., was pictured embracing and kissing US singer Victoria at London’s Heathrow Airport on Thursday evening, seemingly confirming their blossoming relationship.

In the pictures, the Grime star looked loved-up as he gave Victoria a hug that lifted her off the ground, followed by a kiss on the lips.

An eyewitness told The Sun: ‘Both Stormzy and Victoria looked absolutely smitten with each other. 

‘They kissed, and when he hugged her, he picked her up in the air. It seems like he is in a great place after his split from Maya.’ 

MailOnline has contacted Stormzy and Monet’s representatives for comment. 

Fans went wild over the snaps, with one penning on X: ‘Stormzy went from Maya Jama to Victoria Monet? This man’s roster is impeccable’;

‘Stormzy and Victoria Monet allegedly being a couple is still not the most surprising news I’ve heard all week tbh’;

‘Stormzy and Victoria Monet this is the plot twist of the century’