Paris Jackson is clearing the air about the state of her love life.
Weeks after the singer was spotted breaking down in tears during a stroll in Malibu, she confirmed that the emotional moment was about her fiancé, Justin Long.
The daughter of music legend Michael Jackson shared the news of her engagement last December.
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Paris Jackson And Justin Long Have Called It Quits
Paris shared the devastating news of her ended engagement on X. While responding to the viral photos of her crying during a solo walk in Malibu, the singer shut down speculations that she was shedding tears about her late father.
“Those are breakup tears. y’all are [f-cking] reaching again,” she wrote, letting the world know she and Long are no longer a couple.
The viral moment in question happened last Wednesday, July 23. Paparazzi captured Paris looking distraught as tears flowed down her face.
The “Gringo” star paid no attention to onlookers despite a disheveled appearance. She donned grey biking shorts with a brown shirt and styled her hair in a messy bun.
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Paris Jackson And Justin Long Had An ‘Indescribable Whirlwind’
The news of Paris and Long’s breakup comes six months after they announced their engagement. The “hit your knees” songstress confirmed he popped the question on social media, as The Blast reported.
In the now-deleted Instagram post, she uploaded a carousel of PDA-filled photos to mark Long’s birthday. The pair looked so in love, hugging and kissing in almost every slide.
Included in the slideshow was the special moment when Long proposed to Paris. The music producer was seen on one knee with a black box in his hand, and fans caught a glimpse of the diamond ring.
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“Happy birthday, my sweet Blue. Doing life with you these last years has been an indescribable whirlwind, and I couldn’t dream of anyone more perfect for me to do it all with. Thank you for letting me be yours. I love you,” the accompanying caption read.
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A Timeline Of Paris And Long’s Romantic Timeline
During their time together, Paris and the music producer were super lowkey, barely sharing details. However, they shared a romantic relationship before things turned romantic.
Per PEOPLE Magazine, as far back as 2022, the pair began collaborating. Paris even gave a shoutout to Long in a February 2023 post for his work on her record, “bandaid.”
Although it is unclear when they became a couple, Paris began sparking engagement rumors during the Paris Fashion Week in September 2024. She was spotted rocking a huge rock on her ring finger.
Following the confirmed engagement, the 27-year-old spoke enthusiastically about wedding plans.
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Wedding Plans Were Already Made Before Split
Just last month, Paris told Access Hollywood she had made significant progress with her wedding plans after consulting an astrologer.
“The dress is being made, the venue has been picked, and the date has been picked by an astrologer, because I’m from L.A.,” she cheerfully said in the interview.
She continued, “I’m all about the crystals and the astrologer, and all that stuff.” Although she didn’t spill any specific tea, it seems all was well in her and Long’s paradise.
Paris Jackson Faced Backlash On Dad’s Death Anniversary
Paris was forced to address her breakup because fans speculated she was crying due to backlash for her tour performance on June 25.
She was slammed for performing on the date that coincided with her father’s 16th death anniversary. On the sentimental day, Paris was on tour, but fans thought she should have sat it out. The “lighthouse” singer clapped back at the critics in an Instagram video update.
“So people are mad again,” Paris said. “This time, I think, I guess one of the tour dates I’m supposed to be going out on tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra happens to be June 25, which is a very negative anniversary for me in my life and my family.”
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She further explained that it was impossible to skip out on committed dates, especially since she isn’t a headliner. Although Paris had to work, she paid tribute to her late father while on stage.
