It’s difficult to open up about yourself in front of the television and it takes a lot of guts. Well, this is exactly what Cam Newton, the NFL star did a couple of days ago on the digital platform. The professional athlete Cam opened up about his life in a recent episode of his Funky Friday YouTube Series. So, it’s worth noting that he had broken up with his ex-girlfriend Kia Proctor. There were some rumors that they were going to tie the marital knots. However, this recent development surely spoiled all of that.
Now the question is, why did he suddenly choose not to marry the mom of his 4 kids? So, in order to know more about that story, let’s explore what Cam has to say.
In this article, we will talk about Cam Newton’s revelation as to why he did not marry his ex-girlfriend. So, now’s the time to follow this article to know everything about the whole incident.
Who is Cam Newton? Find Out About Him in Brief
Well, before we move on to the reason for his breakup, let’s talk about him a bit first. So, Cam Newton, who is also known as Cameron Jerrel Newton is an NFL player. He has done really well in the sport and therefore has made a name for himself.
He is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of NFL or National Football League. Moreover, it’s also worth noting that people also call him Super cam. Prior to his recognition as an NFL player, he has had a few stints in college football at Florida and Blinn.
Thereafter he joined Auburn and won the Heisman Trophy with extreme effort. Moreover, he also won the 2011 BCS National Championship game and the authorities of Panthers selected him as first overall in the 2011’s NFL draft.
Funky Friday Stories: Spiralling Downwards, A Fading Relationship
So, we already mentioned that Newton wanted to open up about his life as a professional athlete. He said that as an athlete, there are always temptations. So, in a recent episode of his YouTube series Funky Friday, the 31-year-old NFL star mentioned that his job as an NFL player didn’t allow him to marry his long-term girlfriend Shakia Kia Proctor.
On this note, it’s worth mentioning that Kia is the mom of his 4 kids. However, he couldn’t propose to Proctor because Newton, at that time of their relationship, wasn’t husband material. “The Thing is…that person that I was while we were having children together, I couldn’t be the best husband.” He also added that he could not prepare himself to become a husband material back then. In fact, he was on the ‘Temptation island’. As a young football player, he couldn’t make a long-term commitment.
Furthermore, Cam Newton also felt that her girlfriend Kia deserved better. He also felt that he was falling deeper into his own selfishness. Therefore, he realized that he had to be better.
“We are Not the Same People as Before”: How Did Their Relationship Start & End?
It’s true that Cam Newton and his girlfriend are not the same pair that got together at a young age. Due to circumstances, they have changed a lot, and hence not the same person as before.
“We were both young…but at the same time, the person that she was when I met her, it wasn’t the person she was when I left her. When I met Kia, and I say this protecting her, she wasn’t the one to be like ‘I want to be married’”.
On this note, we can add that the duo began dating in the year 2013. They even have four kids together: Sebastian Newton, Sovereign Dior Gambella, Camidas Swain, Newton, Cashmere Saint Newton.
In addition, Kia Proctor also has an older daughter from her previous relationship. However, Newton publicly claimed him as his own son.
The pair Cam Newton and Kia finally broke up in the year 2020. They broke up after the NFL star allegedly had a baby with La Reina Shaw, an Instagram model.
In the Funky Friday show, Cameron even gave credit to Kia Proctor for having an ample amount of patience during the tough times.
“She was around me through a lot of success, a lot of downfalls and I respect her for that to this day, but it never led to the ultimate commitment, and that is the ring.” As time progressed, so did they grew apart more and more.
Cameron’s Current Relationship Status
NFL star Newton revealed that he is currently single. He isn’t looking for any commitments right now. However, he will support Kia Proctor, his ex-girlfriend and he will continue to co-parent their four kids.
Conclusion
The NFL star Cam Newton and his ex-girlfriend may have gone to their separate paths but they will continue to support each other through tough times. Life is tough but they are patient enough to see it through.
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