LOS ANGELES — Grammy-nominated singer Amerie has confirmed she and her husband, Lenny Nicholson, are ending their marriage after greater than a decade collectively.
The R&B star, greatest identified for her 2005 hit “1 Factor,” opened up in regards to the break up throughout a current interview on Means Up with Angela Yee whereas attending occasions for BET Awards weekend. Amerie, 45, revealed that she and Nicholson have been separated since 2023 and are actually within the means of finalizing their divorce.
“Generally it simply comes up,” she mentioned candidly, explaining that she first spoke in regards to the separation throughout an look on The Joe Budden Podcast. The singer, who has lengthy stored her non-public life out of the highlight, shared that the choice to half methods has been in movement for a while.
Amerie and Nicholson, who was additionally her supervisor, started relationship in 2007 and tied the knot in a romantic oceanfront ceremony in Anguilla in 2011. They welcomed their son, River Rowe Charles, in 2018.
Reflecting on her relationship, Amerie spoke in regards to the classes she’s discovered, saying, “All of the relationships that we now have, I imagine we now have them as a result of we’re alleged to study one thing… every little thing is a lesson that can assist you develop.” She additionally emphasised the significance of being with somebody who “amplifies your mild.”
Regardless of this private change, Amerie stays centered on her music profession. She just lately launched a brand new single titled “Mine” in March and has hinted {that a} new album is on the best way later this yr.
The singer’s revelation comes at a time when many longtime superstar {couples} have introduced breakups, however Amerie careworn that her separation from Nicholson has been amicable and largely stored non-public till now.
