While most have moved past Tyga and Kylie Jenner’s split, it appears the rapper, whose real name is Michael Ray Stevenson, is still holding on.
In mid-May, the couple called it quits citing Tyga’s alleged wandering eye. Although neither party directly addressed a swarm of rumors suggesting a long line of transgressions on Tyga’s part, the 26-year-old recently sat down with Big Boy TV to set the record straight.
“When you’re in a very public relationship like that, it’s hard for other people to see you differently than that,” he said. “Being in that it took a lot, career wise, everything. It overshadowed a lot of my talents and a lot of things that I worked hard for.”
The father of one went on to offer up some insight into his love life, claiming the split was mutual as the duo agreed it was “what needs to happen,” for now. “It got to the point where it was like, ‘I respect you, you respect me.’ I think it’s a mutual thing. This is what needs to happen,” he added. “When something is so damaged or something is just not right, you can’t fix it in a moment. The only thing is time.”
While the “Rack City” recording artist admitted he’s “single” and “enjoying life,” he also acknowledged the possibility of reconciling with Jenner, 18, “later in life” — adding that they’re still friends.
“Maybe later on in life, maybe we might come back,” Tyga continued. “She’s young. When you’re young, you’re going to make mistakes. All of those mistakes are going to be in the public eye so that puts a lot of strain on the relationship. Right now, I want to focus on what I need to do. I just wanted to get back to just me. I think for her as well.”
In the meantime, both stars have wasted no time moving on. During his time in Cannes, Tyga was spotted multiple times with model Demi Rose. Meanwhile, the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star was caught getting up close and personal with “friend” PartyNextDoor. “They were all over each other, kissing and making out,” a source told People of Jenner at the time. “It was almost like she was trying to make a statement.”
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