Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro.Photo:John Parra/GettyRauw Alejandrois setting the record straight on hisbreakup from Rosalía.Earlier this week, a source told PEOPLE that the couple — who announced their engagement in March — had split amicably. Shortly after the news broke, fans online began wondering what caused the seemingly sudden split — and now, Alejandro has addressed their concerns.In alengthy statement shared to his Twitter, the Puerto Rican star opened up about the split for the first time, writing that he “never” thought he would be in a position to have to provide “public statements over something so private” for him.“Yes, a few months ago Rosi and I ended our engagement,” the “LOKERA” singer, 30, wrote. “There are thousands of problems that can cause a break, but in our case it was not the fault of third parties or infidelity. During this space that I am taking to absorb all of this, erroneous public allegations have emerged.““And for the respect that I have for her, for our families and for everything we lived, I I could not remain silent and continue watching how they try to destroy the truest love story that God has allowed me to live.“He concluded, “With nothing else to add, I love my fans very much, thank you for being there.“PEOPLE wasfirst to break the news of their spliton Tuesday. Sources said that despite the love and respect the singers have for one another, they have both agreed to end their engagement.Rosalía and Alejandro were first linked in August 2021, and went public with their romance the following month on social media.In March 2022, the Spanish singer revealed that she’d gotten “RR” tattooed on her foot, tellingTeen Voguethat she’d given Alejandro the heads up that she’d be inking the initials that they both shared (Alejandro’s given last name is Ruiz).The next month, Alejandro revealed that he had “Rosalía” inked above his navel in a handwritten font.In March, the couple revealednews of their engagementin the music video for their song “Beso,” which featured on their joint EPRR.Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro in November 2021.Isaac Buj/Europa Press/GettyThat same month, they opened up about their bond in aninterview withBillboard, in which they revealed what the other had taught them and how they apply it to their work.“Rosi has a more solid music base than I do in the sense that I’m more extroverted in my music, but she’s far more disciplined,” Alejandro told the outlet. “But she’s a freak-crazy workaholic. Piano lessons, dance lessons, voice lessons; what else can you learn when no one sings like you? At the beginning, I didn’t really get it, but after some time, I said, ‘OK, let me try to follow her lead and see.’ And the difference is huge.“Rosalía added that her then-fiancé was “far more relaxed” than she is, which helped her keep her “balance.”
Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro.Photo:John Parra/Getty
John Parra/Getty
Rauw Alejandrois setting the record straight on hisbreakup from Rosalía.Earlier this week, a source told PEOPLE that the couple — who announced their engagement in March — had split amicably. Shortly after the news broke, fans online began wondering what caused the seemingly sudden split — and now, Alejandro has addressed their concerns.In alengthy statement shared to his Twitter, the Puerto Rican star opened up about the split for the first time, writing that he “never” thought he would be in a position to have to provide “public statements over something so private” for him.“Yes, a few months ago Rosi and I ended our engagement,” the “LOKERA” singer, 30, wrote. “There are thousands of problems that can cause a break, but in our case it was not the fault of third parties or infidelity. During this space that I am taking to absorb all of this, erroneous public allegations have emerged.““And for the respect that I have for her, for our families and for everything we lived, I I could not remain silent and continue watching how they try to destroy the truest love story that God has allowed me to live.“He concluded, “With nothing else to add, I love my fans very much, thank you for being there.“PEOPLE wasfirst to break the news of their spliton Tuesday. Sources said that despite the love and respect the singers have for one another, they have both agreed to end their engagement.Rosalía and Alejandro were first linked in August 2021, and went public with their romance the following month on social media.In March 2022, the Spanish singer revealed that she’d gotten “RR” tattooed on her foot, tellingTeen Voguethat she’d given Alejandro the heads up that she’d be inking the initials that they both shared (Alejandro’s given last name is Ruiz).The next month, Alejandro revealed that he had “Rosalía” inked above his navel in a handwritten font.In March, the couple revealednews of their engagementin the music video for their song “Beso,” which featured on their joint EPRR.Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro in November 2021.Isaac Buj/Europa Press/GettyThat same month, they opened up about their bond in aninterview withBillboard, in which they revealed what the other had taught them and how they apply it to their work.“Rosi has a more solid music base than I do in the sense that I’m more extroverted in my music, but she’s far more disciplined,” Alejandro told the outlet. “But she’s a freak-crazy workaholic. Piano lessons, dance lessons, voice lessons; what else can you learn when no one sings like you? At the beginning, I didn’t really get it, but after some time, I said, ‘OK, let me try to follow her lead and see.’ And the difference is huge.“Rosalía added that her then-fiancé was “far more relaxed” than she is, which helped her keep her “balance.”
Rauw Alejandrois setting the record straight on hisbreakup from Rosalía.
Earlier this week, a source told PEOPLE that the couple — who announced their engagement in March — had split amicably. Shortly after the news broke, fans online began wondering what caused the seemingly sudden split — and now, Alejandro has addressed their concerns.
In alengthy statement shared to his Twitter, the Puerto Rican star opened up about the split for the first time, writing that he “never” thought he would be in a position to have to provide “public statements over something so private” for him.
“Yes, a few months ago Rosi and I ended our engagement,” the “LOKERA” singer, 30, wrote. “There are thousands of problems that can cause a break, but in our case it was not the fault of third parties or infidelity. During this space that I am taking to absorb all of this, erroneous public allegations have emerged.”
“And for the respect that I have for her, for our families and for everything we lived, I I could not remain silent and continue watching how they try to destroy the truest love story that God has allowed me to live.”
He concluded, “With nothing else to add, I love my fans very much, thank you for being there.”
PEOPLE wasfirst to break the news of their spliton Tuesday. Sources said that despite the love and respect the singers have for one another, they have both agreed to end their engagement.
Rosalía and Alejandro were first linked in August 2021, and went public with their romance the following month on social media.
In March 2022, the Spanish singer revealed that she’d gotten “RR” tattooed on her foot, tellingTeen Voguethat she’d given Alejandro the heads up that she’d be inking the initials that they both shared (Alejandro’s given last name is Ruiz).
The next month, Alejandro revealed that he had “Rosalía” inked above his navel in a handwritten font.
In March, the couple revealednews of their engagementin the music video for their song “Beso,” which featured on their joint EPRR.
Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro in November 2021.Isaac Buj/Europa Press/Getty
Isaac Buj/Europa Press/Getty
That same month, they opened up about their bond in aninterview withBillboard, in which they revealed what the other had taught them and how they apply it to their work.
“Rosi has a more solid music base than I do in the sense that I’m more extroverted in my music, but she’s far more disciplined,” Alejandro told the outlet. “But she’s a freak-crazy workaholic. Piano lessons, dance lessons, voice lessons; what else can you learn when no one sings like you? At the beginning, I didn’t really get it, but after some time, I said, ‘OK, let me try to follow her lead and see.’ And the difference is huge.”
Rosalía added that her then-fiancé was “far more relaxed” than she is, which helped her keep her “balance.”
source: people.com
