J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer have ended their relationship after nearly a decade together, Ferrer confirmed on Instagram on September 16, 2026. The couple, who share 5 year old son Río, said their focus is moving forward separately while continuing to show up for their family. Ferrer described the breakup as a mutual decision shaped by love, respect, and what she and Balvin believe is best for Río. The model and former Miss Argentina also said they are handling the transition peacefully and asked for privacy during the deeply personal moment. What Led to the Split? Neither Ferrer nor Balvin has publicly shared a reason for the breakup. Ferrer’s announcement followed online speculation about her TikTok activity, including a September 10 video set to Karol G’s “Alguien Que Te Amaba,” a song about someone who was once loved. J Balvin and Ferrer first met while working on his 2017 “Sigo Extrañándote” music video and began dating soon afterward. Their most recent public family moment came during an August vacation, when both posted photos with Río among mountains, lakes, and rolling hills, with Ferrer calling it time spent connecting with nature as a family.