Pop icon Madonna was spotted arriving in New York City on Tuesday, and she was not alone. She accompanied by her boyfriend, Akeem Morris, amid a flurry of engagement rumors to the surprise of fans, followers and the media.
The 66-year-old Queen of Pop sent speculation into overdrive last week when she proudly displayed a diamond ring on her left hand in an Instagram photo. In the photo, Madonna and Morris were seen walking side by side down a hallway, with Madonna holding up the ring for the camera.
The couple was also spotted at JFK Airport, though it was unclear whether Madonna was still wearing the ring as she was bundled up for the cold weather. Madonna's Instagram post, which included several photos from her New Year's Eve celebrations in Tokyo, featured the diamond ring prominently. She captioned the post with heartfelt words about love and gratitude, further fueling the rumors.
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Akeem Morris, a former college soccer player and political science graduate from Stony Brook University, met Madonna in August 2022 during a photoshoot for Paper Magazine. Their romantic relationship became public in July 2024, and they recently rekindled their romance after briefly splitting in October.
While neither Madonna nor Morris has confirmed the engagement, fans are eagerly awaiting more news about their relationship. Madonna's high-profile love life has included relationships with younger men in the past, and this latest development has only added to the excitement.
As the rumors continue to swirl, one thing is clear, Madonna and Morris are enjoying their time together, and fans are loving every moment of it. For the time being, everyone will have to wait for an official engagement announcement, if indeed it comes.