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‘It’s the biggest loss a man can have’: Stormzy reflects on his painful divorce from ex Maya Jama and admits ‘mistakes’ during relationship
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Stormzy has reflected on his painful split with ex-girlfriend Maya Jama when he was candid about their relationship on Friday.
Speaking to Louis Theroux about his new interview series, the 29-year-old rapper admitted to making mistakes during their four-year relationship, but revealed that he has grown since then.
The couple, who split in 2019, have remained friends, despite Stormzy previously admitting they were “disrespectful” and “inconsiderate” towards her.
Thoughtful: Stormzy, 29, reflected on his painful breakup with ex-girlfriend Maya Jama when he opened up about their relationship on Friday
In exclusive offers obtained by The sunthe musician spoke candidly to Louis, 52, and admitted he had learned some hard lessons after their breakup.
Stormzy explains, “My breakup was probably the biggest catalyst for growth as a man. It was like, okay, you made a mistake and you lose someone you loved, someone you cared about, someone special to you.
“That’s probably the greatest loss a man can have, isn’t it? Away from someone who dies, that’s the greatest loss you can have.’
Exes: The couple, who split in 2019, have remained friends, despite Stormzy previously admitting they were “disrespectful” and “inconsiderate” towards her (pictured together in 2018)
Opening: Speaking to Louis Theroux about his new interview series, the rapper admitted to making mistakes during their four-year relationship, but revealed he’s grown since then
Stormzy further hinted at a mistake he made during his four-year relationship with Maya, adding that he never wanted to feel that way again.
He added, “I haven’t done what a man should do to fully appreciate love and take care of his wife.”
The infamous private couple dated for four years, but are said to have ended their relationship in 2019 to focus on their careers.
Stormzy explained, “That’s probably the biggest loss a man can have, isn’t it? Away from someone dying, that’s the greatest loss you can have” (pictured in June 2018)
A representative of Maya confirmed the split with MailOnline at the time, whereby the Radio 1 DJ would have already moved out of the rapper’s house.
Maya’s representative told MailOnline, “I can confirm that the relationship has ended and Maya has separated from Stormzy.”
It’s not the first time Stormzy has spoken out about his relationship with Maya, after stating that he still loves her “wholeheartedly” and wants to marry his ex-girlfriend and have children in the future.
Still in love: It’s not Stormzy’s first time talking about his relationship with Maya, after declaring that he still loves her ‘wholeheartedly’ in 2020
In 2020, he admitted he’s “never loved anyone like I’ve loved her” in a new YouTube interview with Charlamagne tha God.
“She’s fucking G, bro,” the grime star said of his ex. ‘I love her dearly. I’ve never loved anyone like I’ve loved her.’
The radio host asked if he thought the couple could ever reconcile, to which he replied: “I’d like that to happen, but I don’t know…
“I’d love to be the man she needs, I’d love to do all the things that make this work. I want to marry her, I want to have her children.’
Opening: The Grime star made his feelings clear in a new 90-minute YouTube interview with Charlamagne tha God