2000 Break-Ups

Biggest break-ups of the 2000s.

Swizz Beatz and Mashonda - After four years of marriage, longtime lovers Mashonda and Swizz Beatz got divorced in 2008.
Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons - Kimora Lee and Russ separated after 8 years of marriage back in 2006. Kimora then filed for divorce in 2008. It was finalized in January of 2009.
Nas and Kelis - Nas and pregnant Kelis ended their four-year marriage earlier this year. The couple reportedly tried working things out to no avail. They're now in court for custody of their son, Knight.
Joe Budden and Tahiry - Jump Off and Tahiry Jose ended their tumultuous five-year relationship this past fall.Nelly and Ashanti - Reportedly together since 2003, Nelly and Ashanti broke up in August 2009.

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Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons - Kimora Lee and Russ separated after 8 years of marriage back in 2006. Kimora then filed for divorce in 2008. It was finalized in January of 2009.

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