THE BREAKUP between Jason Derulo and Jena Frumes shocked fans as both parties traded claims on social media.
Jason made the announcement about their split a day after Jena shared a birthday message for the singer that didn’t suggest anything was amiss with the couple.
Jason Derulo and Jena Frumes called it quits after more than a year together[/caption]
When did Jason Derulo and Jena Frumes break up?
On September 23, 2021, Jason Derulo took to social media to reveal that he and girlfriend Jena Frumes went their separate ways.
The performer wrote on Twitter: “Jena and I have decided to part ways.”
“She is an amazing mother but we feel being apart at this time will allow us to be the best versions of ourselves and the best parents we could be.”
He also requested that fans, “Pls respect our privacy in this time.”
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Several of the couple’s followers tweeted their reactions as one user tweeted: “Please better be a prank.”
Another person commented, “Oh my goodness you guys are so good together, I can’t believe this is happening I feel so sad.”
Why did Jason Derulo and Jena Frumes break up?
At the time, it was not immediately clear why the couple decided to call it quits.
Jena’s birthday message for the singer on Instagram was no longer available.
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It previously read: “Happy birthday @jasonderulo! Blessed to share the same day of birth with my lover.”
“You are the most handsome, hardworking, talented, silly, loving human ever.”
“You truly make me whole and I’m so grateful for the love we share,” she added.
Jena further shared: “You and our mini make me the happiest girl in the world and I can’t wait to make more memories with you guys.”
The former couple share one son together, Jason King Derulo, who they welcomed in May 2021[/caption]
“I know I’m a tough cookie but you make me soft and accept me for who I am and I’m forever grateful for that. Cheers to another year! I love you so much, forever.”
In March 2021, Jason and Jena announced they were expecting a child together, which they welcomed a couple of months later in May.
In November 2021, Jason told People that co-parenting with Jena is “amazing.”
“It’s a beautiful thing [that we can support each other], especially given our new relationship: co-parenting,” Derulo said to People.
“We have an amazing relationship, and we don’t care if we’re confusing people about our situation because our situation is our situation.”
The singer added: “We love [our son] more than anything, and his wellbeing is really important to us.”
“I’m really attentive of her wellbeing as well, and I want her to be good. I care about her a lot. We have an amazing relationship, contrary to a lot of people’s beliefs.”
Jena took to Instagram on New Year’s to post a video of the highlights of her year, captioning it: “What a year! Hello 2022.”
The video included snapshots of Jason, their son, her pregnancy, and friends throughout the year.
On July 1, 2022, Jena explained more details surrounding her split from ex-boyfriend Jason.
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On Instagram, she said: “It’s unfortunate my situation didn’t work out because we once did aspire to be married, but maybe it’s best to be single than in a relationship and constantly be disrespected and cheated on and lied to.”
“Or is it better to stay and be quiet so people like you approve?”
