Ariana Grande and Big Sean split up after only 8 months dating

After 8 months of dating, Ariana Grande and Big Sean have parted ways

'They both deeply care for each other and remain close friends,' their reps told US Weekly on Monday.

'We kindly ask that the media respect their wish for privacy regarding this personal matter at this time,' they added in the joined statement. 

They seemed to be on the road to matrimony after eight months of intense dating that including not just hand holding but also music collaborations.

So it was a shock when Big Sean, 27, ended his relationship with Ariana Grande, 21.

On Tuesday the songbird went to Twitter to tell her followers she was just fine: 'I love u babes so much. you're a bunch of angels honestly. your love / care is appreciated so much. i'm good i promise.'

Big Sean has yet to talk about the break up, but he did look happy when he sang One Man Can Change the World on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday. 

They seemed to be fine just a few weeks ago. 

On April 4, Big Sean tweeted: 'Just know I love u and I care for ya.' 

'Love u babes the most. you just can't imagine,' the Victorious actress tweeted, seeming to be echoing the Control hitmaker's sentiments. 

Earlier this month, Justin Bieber surprised Ariana's fans by joining her on stage during her tour stop in Inglewood, California.

The 21-year-old pop star got rather intimate with the songstress, which followed with Big Sean tweeting: 'This kid is about to learn not to touch my girl like that. Beliebe that.'

Yet, sources told TMZ that the tweet was a fake and that the rapper was never mad at the Baby singer.

Now, insiders insist that Big Sean and Ariana's split has nothing to do with the Biebs, reports TMZ.