Everyone’s favorite TikToker turned pop star, Addison Rae, recently opened up about her complicated relationship with fellow content creator Bryce Hall, giving fans unprecedented insight during her January 21 interview with Rolling Stone. The past romance, which spanned from 2019 to 2021, was fraught with confusion and public scrutiny, and Rae didn’t shy away from discussing the lows along with the highs.
Rae’s candidness brought attention to her experiences, particularly her guarded approach to love, learned from her first public relationship. “I’m very guarded when itcomes to relationships because my first public relationship taught me a lot about myself,” she shared with Rolling Stone. Reflecting on her past with Hall, she revealed, “I think he cheated on me. He says he didn’t.” This admission hints at the emotional tumult surrounding their split.
Throughout their whirlwind romance, the young couple deeply engaged with their massively devoted fan base, showcasing their relationship on TikTok for millions. Yet, behind the scenes, things weren’t as picture-perfect. “That was a s—t show,” Rae admitted, referring to the chaos surrounding their breakup. “He was very vocal about everything, and it was a mess.”
This messy public exchange and the couples' emotional turmoil captured the attention of their followers and put their relationship under the microscope. Despite their differences and the confusion leading to their breakup, Rae expressed no bitterness. “I believe there’s good in everyone, so I like to think there’s a good part of him,” she said. “We were really young.”
Rae and Hall’s relationship timeline reflects both the excitement and challenge of public love. Official reports indicate they began dating prominently around January 2020, yet they faced swift rumors and complications almost immediately. Just after New Year’s celebrations, Hall attempted to quell rumors of their romance on January 30, tweeting, “Addison and I are NOT dating!!! she’s doing her own thing and im doing mine.”
Despite Hall’s declarations of friendship, February saw Rae confirm their bond, noting their relationship took many turns. An Entertainment Tonight interview held months later saw Rae narrate their twists and turns: “There were a lot of times we were on, we were off, and it was kind of just like, a confusing situation.”
This back-and-forth feeling involved many fans, with popular speculation concerning their potential reunification. Events like their public outings and collaborative projects often led followers to question their status. The couple seemed to be reigniting their relationship until cheating rumors erupted. By March 2021, Rae’s tweet, “disappointed but not surprised,” left fans speculating whether infidelity was the cause for grief.
Reports from E! News noted the couple officially split amid these rumors, stating they had become too occupied with their burgeoning careers. Rae and Hall remained cordial and maintained they were friends, but fans noted the absence of their online camaraderie.
Following the breakup, both influencers focused intensely on their careers. Rae, diverging toward her music, has continued making headlines, recently reported dating music producer Omer Fedi. Meanwhile, Hall has been relatively quiet about his romance with Rae, signaling their relationship's phased out nature.
Despite any past drama, Rae emphasized personal growth. She noted, “Right now, we’re just kind of both deciding...there are a lot of things going onin both of our lives...that we really need to focus on and figure out.” Their friendship remained intact to some extent. Hall once expressed his well wishes for Rae on social media, stating, “Addison can do whatever she wants as fast as she wants, we’re working on ourselves and I wish nothing but the best for her.”
The personal impact of this relationship extends beyond the headlines. Rae's recent expressions reflect the emotional complexity of growing up under social media's glaring gaze. She suggests their shared experiences taught her valuable lessons about love and intricacies of personal relationships.
Rae may have stepped away from her former relationship with Hall, but like many young adults grappling with love, she understands the necessity for growth and healing. “I think Bryce also has a lot going on and things he has to figure out as well,” she said. This sentiment seems to echo their maturity and shared experience, leaving fans wondering about their future interactions.
The story of Rae and Hall continues to develop as the world watches with bated breath—a complex tale shaped by fame, personal growth, and resilience. Their past may have been tumultuous, but it reveals the universal challenges of young love and the lessons learned along the bumpy path of life.