Madonna spotted holding hands with rumored boyfriend Akeem Morris, 28, ahead of singer's 66th birthday

PORTOFINO, ITALY: Queen of Pop Madonna appears to have reportedly found a new romance as she was recently spotted holding hands with her rumored boyfriend Akeem Morris in Italy. 

The couple made a stylish entrance by boat to a secluded spot in Portofino, which is the private estate of Dolce & Gabbana. 

The romantic getaway comes just over a month after Akeem, who is 37 years younger than the singer, joined Madonna for the Fourth of July, a moment she shared with her fans on Instagram. Madonna’s Italian adventure precedes her 66th birthday on August 16, 2024.

Madonna spotted holding rumored BF Akeem Morris' arm in Italy

During her appearance in Italy, the 65-year-old pop icon was seen gripping the arm of 28-year-old Morris as they explored the picturesque streets of Portofino.

Morris, a Jamaican-born soccer player, appeared alongside Madonna in her August 2022 Paper magazine cover shoot, according to DailyMail.

Madonna looked stunning in a black gown featuring a thigh-length dress with a dramatic lace overlay that extended to her ankles and included a cape. She accessorized with layered necklaces, including a cross, and multiple bracelets.

Her blonde hair was styled in soft waves, and she completed her look with black lace gloves and sunglasses.

As they strolled through the historic Italian city, Madonna wore slip-on sandals and clung to Akeem’s forearm. Akeem dressed casually in a green collared knit top and white shorts, paired with sunglasses. The couple later enjoyed an al fresco lunch with friends.

Madonna shared photos with Akeem Morris on the Fourth of July

Madonna and Akeem Morris are believed to have first met in 2022 when he appeared on the August cover of Paper magazine alongside the singer. Akeem made his debut in Madonna's social media posts shortly after.

On the Fourth of July, Madonna shared a provocative slideshow on Instagram featuring her and Akeem in intimate poses, including one where his hand is placed on her cleavage as they lounged together on a couch.

She captioned the post, "Happy 4th of July! A year ago today, I had just come home from the hospital after surviving a life threatening illness, I could barely stand in my backyard holding one sparkler.'I made a miraculous recovery and had an amazing year. Thank you God. Life is beautiful!"

The slideshow captured various racy moments of Madonna and Akeem celebrating the holiday. Just a week earlier, Madonna had posted another sultry image of the couple.

In a recent set of social media snaps, Madonna once again caused a stir by going topless. One of the images showed her sitting on Akeem's lap. She playfully captioned the post, "Hot Fun in The Summer Time……… [fire emoji]."

Internet reacts to Madonna and Akeem Morris' Italian getaway

Social media users had a lot to say after photographs of Madonna and her rumored boyfriend Akeem Morris went viral. While some users criticized the couple, others offered support or joined in with playful mockery.

One social media user speculated, "Bet he really loves her bank balance and all the publicity."

Another shared, "I keep on wondering what a 28 year old man would see in a multi millionaire dried up old woman."

One person called Madonna "old enough to be his mother."

Another commented, "Nothing wrong with that."

One individual asked, "Why is it that when older men with younger women  don't get negative response like this."

Someone else said, "Another toyboy.  How long will this last?" One person added, "I thought it was her carer."

Another person mocked the couple and wrote, "Nice to see a young man helping an old lady walk down the road."

One netizen commented, "Aw go for it Madonna life is very very short!! If you like him he likes you , you have FUN who cares what any one else thinks!! it really doesn’t matter!! Life’s for living xx."

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