Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka Split After 7 Years Together
Mariah Carey's longtime boyfriend, Bryan Tanaka, announced their split on Tuesday. Tanaka, who met Carey as one of her dancers, describes the breakup as 'amicable.' Carey has not commented on the breakup yet and is currently celebrating her streaming wins.
Bryan Tanaka Announces Split from Mariah Carey
After 7 years together, Bryan Tanaka, Mariah Carey's boyfriend, confirmed their split on Tuesday. Tanaka, who met Carey as one of her dancers, described the breakup as 'amicable.'
In an Instagram post, Tanaka expressed his gratitude for the time they shared and the artistic collaborations they had. He emphasized that their decision to go on separate paths was mutual and that they both have profound respect for each other.
Tanaka also expressed his excitement for the future, stating that he looks forward to continuing his journey in dance and the creative arts.
A Look Back at Tanaka and Carey's Relationship
Bryan Tanaka joined Mariah Carey's The Adventures of Mimi tour in 2006 as a backup dancer, where their romantic relationship began. They confirmed their relationship to the Associated Press in 2017 and had been together for 7 years.
Despite their breakup, Carey had previously stated that she prefers not to talk about her personal life. She and Tanaka both wanted to maintain privacy regarding their relationship.
Rumors of their split circulated when Tanaka did not join Carey on her recent tour, Merry Christmas One and All!
Carey's Response and Continued Achievements
Mariah Carey has not publicly commented on the breakup at this time. However, she has been active on social media promoting her tour and expressing gratitude to her fans.
Carey thanked her fans for making her Christmas hit, 'All I Want for Christmas is You,' top the Billboard Hot 100 charts for four consecutive years.
She also celebrated breaking the Spotify record for the most song streams in one day. Carey continues to share festive moments with her fans and is grateful for their support.
