Chrissy Lampkin and Jim Jones have made their way into the headlines after the former posted a cryptic message on Instagram. Taking to her stories on September 21, 2024, Chrissy Lampkin said:
“You and I both know you will never find someone like me. Good luck trying though. I’ll have you replaced by tomorrow.”
Chrissy has neither directly mentioned Jim Jones nor confirmed that something is wrong in their relationship. However, as soon as the TV personality posted the message, netizens were quick to speculate that something might be wrong between the two.
It is worth noting, that the duo has been together for the last 20 years, but haven't gotten married. Furthermore, as per The Shade Room, Chrissy Lampkin has often said in interviews how marriage has not been a priority for the couple.
While the two often post pictures with each other on social media, they provided fans with a deeper dive into their relationship in the VH1 show, Love & Hip Hop.
While Chrissy grew popular after appearing in Love & Hip Hop, Jimmy Jones, AKA Joseph Guillermo Jones II, is a well-known rapper and record executive, who is known for his albums On My Way to Church, Pray IV Reign, Capo, Wasted Talent, El Capo, and even Hustler’s P.O.M.E.
Chrissy Lampkin and Jim Jones met in 2004 in a Miami lounge
Chrissy Lampkin and Jim Jones crossed paths in the early 2000s in a Miami lounge, and started dating each other in 2004. During a YouTube interview with Global Grind TV in September 2012, Jim revealed how Chrissy Lampkin was “sweating” him for his number.
Furthermore, their relationship became popular amongst the masses when the duo appeared in Love & Hip Hop in 2011 and gave an insight into their relationship. The show was renewed for a second season, however, the third one never came.
The show focused on their romantic struggles, and their life together, and also gave a deeper dive into their many ventures, including Jones’ clothing brand, Vamp Life.
Furthermore, several people close to them also featured on the show as supporting cast, including Chrissy’s best friend, Jim’s mother, and his business partner, too.
The ending of season 1 of the show also saw Jim proposing to Chrissy Lampkin, however, the marriage has not yet taken place, even though the duo has been together for more than two decades.
However, a clip of the couple went viral in 2022, where the two were seen vacationing together.
As the two were on a boat, Jones asked Lampkin:
“You don’t want to get married to me?”
To this, Chrissy responded with a blunt “no.” While it is not clear if the video was shared by Jones or Chrissy, it went viral as soon as a media outlet, The Shade Room, shared it on their social media.
While many fans keep questioning why the couple do not tie a knot and have refrained from getting married, the cryptic post by Chrissy Lampkin has again raised many eyebrows. However, at the moment, neither Chrissy nor Jim has responded to the speculations.