Eagle-eyed social media sleuths are working overtime after noticing that Lily-Rose Depp and musician 070 Shake (real name Danielle Balbuena) may be experiencing turbulence in their headline-making romance. The couple, who made their relationship Instagram official in 2023, haven’t been photographed together since late March — practically an eternity in celebrity relationship timelines.
The digital breadcrumbs suggesting potential trouble began when fans noticed Depp quietly removing several recent photos featuring 070 Shake from her Instagram grid. The deleted images included a particularly cozy backstage shot from one of 070 Shake’s concerts and a vacation selfie that had previously garnered over a million likes. In the world of celebrity relationship forensics, a social media cleanse ranks just below “returning to their maiden name” on the breakup probability scale.
Adding fuel to the speculation fire, 070 Shake posted lyrics to her Instagram stories last week that read simply: “Nothing lasts forever” — the kind of cryptic message that simultaneously means nothing specific and absolutely everything to invested fans.
“It’s giving breakup energy,” declared one TikTok detective in a viral video analyzing the social media changes. “They went from posting each other constantly to radio silence. Something’s definitely up.”
The pair first sparked dating rumors in early 2023 before confirming their relationship with a very public kiss shared on both their social platforms. Since then, they’ve been a fixture at fashion events and music festivals, with Depp supporting 070 Shake at numerous performances and the musician accompanying Depp to various film premieres.
Fan reaction to the potential split has been predictably divided, with one camp firmly convinced the relationship has run its course while others suggest more innocent explanations. “Maybe she’s just cleaning up her grid for new project announcements,” offered one optimistic supporter. “Not everything is a breakup signal.”
A source close to the couple provided a carefully worded statement to Page Six, claiming, “They’re laying low but haven’t officially broken up.” The insider added, “They’ve both got incredibly busy schedules right now and are just taking some space to focus on their careers.” In Hollywood speak, this type of statement typically falls somewhere between “everything’s fine” and “the lawyers are already dividing the assets.”
Depp, daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, has been filming back-to-back projects following the success of her controversial HBO series “The Idol,” while 070 Shake has been recording new music and performing at several major festivals. Their packed professional calendars could reasonably explain the recent lack of public sightings, though the deleted photos remain harder to justify away.
Neither Depp nor 070 Shake has directly addressed the speculation, maintaining the same privacy they’ve occasionally employed throughout their relationship despite its many public moments. Their representatives have likewise remained silent, which in celebrity PR terms is neither confirmation nor denial — just more kindling for the gossip bonfire.
If the relationship has indeed cooled, it would mark the end of a nearly two-year romance that defied many skeptics’ expectations. The pair weathered intense public scrutiny, particularly during the controversial release of “The Idol,” with 070 Shake consistently supporting Depp through mixed critical reception.
For now, fans will continue monitoring their Instagram stories with the dedication of NASA scientists tracking a space mission, looking for any sign of reconciliation or confirmation. In the meantime, TikTok relationship analysts have never been busier — or more divided.
