Current:Home > NewsJeannie Mai and Jeezy Finalize Divorce After Abuse Allegations -TradeWise
Jeannie Mai and Jeezy Finalize Divorce After Abuse Allegations
View
Date:2025-04-16 11:00:31
Jeannie Mai and Jeezy are officially legally single.
Nine months after the rapper filed papers to end their more than two-year marriage, the pair have finalized their divorce, multiple outlets reported June 12. As part of their legal battle, Jeannie had accused her ex of abuse, which he denied.
The former The Real cohost and Jeezy (real name Jay Wayne Jenkins) reached a private divorce settlement over child support and custody of their daughter Monaco, 2, as well as spousal support and division of their property, according to documents from a Georgia court obtained by People.
E! News has reached out to attorneys for Jeannie and Jeezy for comment and has not heard back.
Jeezy filed for divorce from Jeannie last September, stating his filing, obtained by NBC News, that the marriage was "irretrievably broken" with "no hope for reconciliation."
The following month, the 46-year-old shared insight into his decision to end the marriage.
"The decision to end this chapter in my life was not made impulsively and comes with a heavy heart," Jeezy said in a statement obtained by E! News the following October. "Despite this, my love and respect for Jeannie remains and the time we spent together holds a cherished place in my heart."
In the divorce filing, the rapper sought joint legal and physical custody of Monaco. "Our beautiful daughter is the best gift from our relationship," he said in his statement, "and I am committed to assuring she feels the love and stability she deserves."
In a November filing, obtained by E! News, Jeannie appeared to suggest her ex was unfaithful to her during their marriage, writing that the court "should enforce" a section of their prenuptial agreement "regarding infidelity." Jeezy's rep told Us Weekly at the time that "any claim of infidelity on Mr. Jenkins' behalf are 100 percent false."
The following April, Jeannie alleged in another filing, also obtained by E! News, that she was concerned about "the safety and well-being" of their daughter while in Jeezy's care and custody since she first learned he was seeking a divorce. She alleged in the documents that Jeezy had struck her "with a closed fist across her cheekbone and eye, causing a subconjunctival hemorrhage" in January 2022, the same month their child was born.
Jeezy denied his ex's accusations of abuse. "The allegations are not only false, but also deeply disturbing, especially coming from someone I loved," he said in a statement to E! News April 25. "This malicious attempt to tarnish my character and disrupt my family is ridiculous."
"It's disheartening to witness the manipulation and deceit at play and at this time my main concern is being an active father to our daughter as I continue to fight for court mandated joint custody," he continued. "Rest assured, the truth will prevail through the proper legal channels."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (29414)
Related
- Where will Elmo go? HBO moves away from 'Sesame Street'
- Looking for technology tips? We've got you covered with these shortcuts and quick fixes.
- Maui official defends his decision not to activate sirens amid wildfires: I do not regret it
- Adele tears up revealing sex of couple's baby at Vegas concert: That was so lovely
- Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
- Former Northwestern athletes send letter defending school’s athletic culture
- Kellie Pickler Shares “Beautiful Lesson” Learned From Late Husband Kyle Jacobs
- UN: North Korea is increasing repression as people are reportedly starving in parts of the country
- Bodycam footage shows high
- Britney Spears’ husband files for divorce, source tells AP
Ranking
- Could your smelly farts help science?
- Some Maui wildfire survivors hid in the ocean. Others ran from flames. Here's what it was like to escape.
- North Dakota governor, running for president, dodges questions on Trump, says leaders on both sides are untrustworthy
- New Hampshire sheriff charged with theft, perjury and falsifying evidence
- Israel lets Palestinians go back to northern Gaza for first time in over a year as cease
- Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston found not guilty of concealing his father’s child sex crimes
- Watch: Antonio Gates gets emotional after surprise Chargers Hall of Fame induction
- Oklahoma City man kills his 3 children and estranged wife before taking his own life, police say
Recommendation
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
Watch: Antonio Gates gets emotional after surprise Chargers Hall of Fame induction
Identifying victims of the Maui wildfire will be a challenging task. Here’s what it entails
Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis Score a Legal Victory in Nanny's Lawsuit
The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees
Manhunt underway after a Houston shooting leaves a deputy critically wounded
Rudy Giuliani's former colleagues reflect on his path from law-and-order champion to RICO defendant: A tragedy
76ers star James Harden floats idea of playing professionally in China