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Madonna and Morris have been together since summer 2024.
The Gist
- Akeem Morris is a Jamaican former soccer player currently living in New York City.
- He first met Madonna in 2022, but they only started dating in 2024, making their relationship Instagram official in July 2024.
- They’ve been traveling the world and attending red carpets ever since, including the 2025 and 2026 Met Galas.
Madonna has been singing songs about love for decades. And since the summer of 2024, she’s got a new man in her life to sing them all to.
In August 2022, during a photoshoot for Paper Magazine, Madonna met former soccer player Akeem Morris, 30, but their connection didn’t blossom until much later.
Close to two years later, in July 2024, they went public with their relationship in a post celebrating July 4th. “A year ago today, I had just come home from the hospital after surviving a life-threatening illness, I could barely stand in my backyard holding one sparkler,” the “Crazy for You” singer wrote in an Instagram post on July 5, per People. In June 2023, the singer went into septic shock after being hospitalized in the ICU for a serious bacterial infection.
“I made a miraculous recovery and had an amazing year,” she continued. “Thank you, God. Life is beautiful! ♥️🧨🔥 Happy 4th of July!” In the gallery, Madonna and Morris were seen getting cozy as they watched the fireworks together.
Since then, Madonna and Morris have been traveling around the world together, and sharing pictures with fans along the way. From Madonna’s birthday celebrations in August 2024 in Portofino, Italy, to their joint appearance at the 2025 and 2026 Met Galas in New York City, the duo, who have a 38-year age gap between them, have been going strong.
Below, find everything there is to know about Akeem Morris and his relationship with Madonna.
He’s a former soccer player.
Morris, who was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, on May 2, 1996, is a former soccer player and coach. He relocated from his home country to New York City in 2014, when he attended Stony Brook University. He graduated from the university in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and government, per his LinkedIn profile.
As for his soccer career, he played for his college and was later recruited to Oyster Bay United FC, which is a premier league team. Per his Instagram, he currently lives in New York City.
He met Madonna in 2022.
Speaking of his social media, Morris’ first post on Instagram is from the photoshoot where he met Madonna. In it, Madonna and Morris are joined by several models and dancers in a nightclub as Madonna’s iconic “Get Into the Groove” plays in the background.
“Jus a yute from Spanish Town 🇯🇲,” Morris wrote in the caption. “Thank you for the opportunity 🙏🏽💥 @madonna @papermagazine.”
Their relationship went public in 2024.
After going Instagram official with their relationship in July 2024, Madonna and Morris have been almost inseparable. A month after the celebrations, Morris joined the singer in a getaway to Portofino, Italy, to celebrate her 66th birthday. They were spotted by paparazzi sightseeing around the city and attending a boat party for the singer in all-white matching looks.
After their return, Morris also debuted their relationship on his Instagram. “Eternally grateful to experience one of my favorite countries, filled with endless beauty, insane eats, and rich history,” he wrote alongside the gallery of photos. “Ciao Bella 🇮🇹 😋 ❤️.”
Morris called Madonna his ‘wifey’ in his birthday post.
On May 4, 2025, Morris shared snapshots of his birthday celebrations. Among the photos and videos on Instagram, Morris and Madonna were seen dancing together, and, in one pic, she’s sitting on his lap next to a group of friends.
“All I can say is thank you. Thank you wifey ❤️,” he wrote in the caption. “Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with me last night. Thank you to those who worked behind the scenes to create such an unforgettable vibe. It meant so much to have the people I love and respect all in one room. It was a special night, and the energy in the room was nothing but love.”
Morris attended his first Met Gala alongside Madonna in 2025.
Morris and Madonna made their red carpet debut together as a couple at the 2025 Met Gala. For the event, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” Madonna wore a stunning cream Tom Ford double-breasted tuxedo while Morris also wore a black Tom Ford suit, paired with black square sunglasses and black leather gloves.
On the carpet, they posed for pictures together, and alongside French designer Haider Ackermann. “Thank you @tomford x @h.a and the team,” Morris wrote on Instagram following the event. “It was a pleasure 💫.”
His ex-girlfriend has spoken out.
In September 2024, Morris’s ex-girlfriend, Reagan Rice, spoke out about their relationship. In an interview with People, she revealed the two met in March 2021 and were on and off until splitting in September 2023.
“We’re hitting our one year [since our breakup]. I held out hope for a long, long time,” she said of a reconciliation, “but it wasn’t until seeing the proof and the picture of them on the 4th of July... that was the final nail in the coffin.”
“I’m now finally able to put it behind me and appreciate the relationship for what it was,” Rice continued. “I don’t think he’s a bad person. I do have so much love for him. He was a great partner to me for the time we were together, so no ill will towards him whatsoever.”
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