Singer Victoria Monét and her boyfriend, John Gaines, have one thing particular.
After holding a low-profile early of their romance, the duo introduced in December 2020 that they have been anticipating their first child. They welcomed daughter Hazel in February 2021.
Whereas the pair have but to tie the knot, Monét shared throughout a September 2021 interview with Essence that marrying Gaines is “the plan, for certain.”
The Grammy nominee continued: “We’re utterly in love and having fun with our new chapter … [Hazel has] actually received him wrapped round her finger, and I’ve seen him change in ways in which I do know he didn’t count on. She’s rising us up.”
Hold scrolling for a take a look at Monét and Gaines’ love story through the years:
February 2020
Gaines starred within the music video for Monét’s music “Second.” Whereas it’s unclear whether or not the twosome have been already romantically concerned on the time, they shared some severely steamy kisses within the video.
December 2020
Gaines shared his accomplice’s being pregnant information through Instagram.
“I’ve been blessed to do a whole lot of nice issues, however that is by far the best. Child Gaines coming 2021!!!” the health coach wrote. “@Victoriamonet phrases can’t categorical how proud I’m to be on this journey with you. Since day one you could have dealt with this with a lot poise and style. You’re a robust, lovely, loving, and caring lady. We’re each blessed to have you ever and I can’t wait to make recollections with our household.”
February 2021

The couple introduced that they’d welcomed daughter Hazel.
“I really like you @victoriamonet. Thanks for the most effective early birthday reward I may ask for. #girldad,” Gaines captioned an Instagram photograph of the new child’s hand wrapped round Monét’s finger.
Could 2021

Gaines shared a snap of the household of three to commemorate Monét’s birthday.
“This weekend we rejoice you!!! @thebabymonet and I really like you, and are so pleased with you. Now let’s flip up!!!” he wrote within the caption.
July 2022

“These smiles encourage me to be the most effective model of myself and I’ll attempt to maintain them in your faces eternally 🤎#motivationmonday,” Gaines wrote alongside an lovely snap of Monét and Hazel.
February 2023
Whereas wishing Hazel a contented 2nd birthday through Instagram, Gaines additionally praised Monét for being “an incredible accomplice, mom, and instance of a lady for Hazel.”
Could 2023
Gaines wished the musician a contented Mom’s Day through Instagram.
“I couldn’t ask for a greater instance of a lady for @itshazelmonet to comply with. You’re killing this mother factor my love. I’m pleased with you and I really like you,” he wrote.
Monét expressed her gratitude for Gaines within the feedback part, writing, “I really like you and I wouldn’t be half the mommy I’m with out you and all of the methods you assist me!🤎.”
August 2023
Whereas discussing her bisexuality throughout an look on Baltimore’s Radio One, Monét defined why her sexual orientation doesn’t make her extra vulnerable to infidelity.
“Whether or not I have been relationship a person or lady, I really feel prefer it’s extra so concerning the connection you could have with one another and the belief that you’ve got. As a result of even when I used to be happening a women’ journey and I don’t like every of my quote-unquote mates, and I used to be doing one thing shady, there’s a man that has to test us within the lodge,” she defined. “There’s, like, so many alternatives [for cheating]. It might not be one among my mates. It could possibly be anyone I stroll previous.”
Monét then spoke to the belief that she and Gaines share.
“It’s actually extra so concerning the grounding you could have at residence and ensuring that feels robust. There’s simply belief there,” she stated. “It doesn’t matter who on the earth you come throughout, that I’m yours, and we belief one another.”
December 2023
Monét and Gaines loved a particular outing with their daughter.
“A proud second watching @itshazelmonet overcome fears and have a good time with the unique animals at @zwfmiami,” Gaines captioned a sequence of the trio on the wildlife exhibit. “@victoriamonet received to be head to head with a Jaguar! Blessed to complete the yr making a reminiscence that can final eternally.”