Break-Up Rumors, Is Hugh Masekela Single Again?

Is the 86-year-old musician officially back on the market?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Hugh Masekela, 86, and his partner had split up. Is the musician best known for his hit song Grazing in the Grass really single again?

UPDATE 13/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Masekela spotted alone

A fan spotted Hugh Masekela walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of January 11, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Hugh back on the market?

A rep for Hugh Masekela was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the musician was splitting hit the internet Monday (January 12), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Hugh’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) January 12, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) January 12, 2026

Based on the facts (Masekela spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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