After four years together, actors Keith Powers and Ryan Destiny have called it quits. The young couple stole our hearts with their lowkey relationship and beautiful photos together for their Calvin Klein ad.
Last week, Destiny shared a birthday recap celebrating her 27th birthday with friends and Powers despite their rumored split. According to PEOPLE, the pair plan to stay in contact regardless of their breakup.
"They're taking time to focus on themselves and their emerging careers but are remaining close friends," the source said.
@ryandestiny My birthday recap @ the winery:) #CapSZN
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The two met in 2015 and fell in love quickly. Their relationship had moments of publicity when they posted each other and worked together on the set of Big Sean's "Single Again" music video. In an interview with Teen Vogue, Powers and Destiny previously spoke about their relationship, Black love, and why they decided to keep things private.
"For a minute, we tried to hide it for numerous reasons, but as human beings, sometimes you want to just shout to the world, 'I love this person, and I'm happy!" Destiny said. "We try to find a balance. I'm already a private person and very career-driven, so reminding people that I am my own person is important."
"It is so important for our people to see healthy Black love. Whether it's a relationship, marriage, or even friendships," Powers added. "Black love gives us hope. When you see Black love flourish, it's powerful."
@keithpowers.s it’s the height difference for me. ???? #keithpowers
#ryandestiny
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Fans have flocked to social media to express their heartbreak over the young black couple's breakup, and this is how they are feeling.
Fans are hoping the couple can get it together to rekindle the flame.
I hope Ryan Destiny & Keith Powers work it out. 4 years is a long time and they seemed to really love each other ????
— theygotkary (@theygotkary) January 19, 2022
Trying to support what's best for our favs is hard enough but, handling two breakups back to back is just cruel.
I’m not even over Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet splitting up…now y’all wanna hit me with RYAN DESTINY AND KEITH POWERS?? BRO. pic.twitter.com/wqoWDt1LlR
— I said what I said ???? (@____callmeKi) January 18, 2022
There's no breakup without sly remarks coming from spectators.
saweetie and keith powers dated for 4 years and him and ryan destiny dated for 4 years; like if i had a nickel for everytime his relationships lasted 4 years i would only have two nickels but still pic.twitter.com/p6Hm0rc36r
— andrew garfield’s wife (@agapethamar) January 18, 2022
Cue the waterworks, pull out the Kleenex and play heartbreak love songs because this split hurts.
keith powers and ryan destiny broke up!?!!?! pic.twitter.com/hp47IVggKD
— ⚔️ (@xbxresh) January 18, 2022
Many fans idolized the young black couple and felt inspired by the love they shared.
not to idolise celebrity relationships but ryan destiny and keith powers breaking up after 4 years together genuinely makes me want to scream; they were THEE couple of our gen ???? pic.twitter.com/hLYUxAwNZM
— andrew garfield’s wife (@agapethamar) January 18, 2022
Okay, Destiny and Powers, you can fill us in on the joke now!. This is a joke—right?
I know we don’t care about celebrity relationships but Ryan Destiny & Keith Powers better be playing… pic.twitter.com/Rw56ibPPkb
— kee (@0hkiwi) January 18, 2022
Out of all the celebrity breakups, this couple was the last one we thought would put a fork in it. The young couple set the tone for young love.
This Ryan Destiny & Keith Powers breakup is actually very personal to me ! pic.twitter.com/cFUYoNU0KS
— The Damson Idris Fanpage . (@dmsnidris) January 18, 2022
Breakup or not, the hustle doesn't stop, even for these two. Powers has secured lead roles in two upcoming Netflix films, The Uglies, and Perfect Find, acting alongside Gabrielle Union. Destiny will be in Barry Jenkins' upcoming film, Flint Strong.