Inside Keith Powers' Relationship History, Women He Dated Before Getting Engaged To Ryan Destiny

Keith Powers is officially off the market. The Straight Outta Compton and The Perfect Find actor recently announced his engagement to longtime love, Ryan Destiny, and fans couldn’t be happier for the couple. The two shared their big news in a joint Instagram post on October 5, 2024.

Now that the Uglies actor has found his forever partner, it’s the perfect time to look back at his dating history, from his teenage romance with rapper Saweetie to his long-term love with Destiny.

Keith Powers and Saweetie’s young love

Before he became a rising Hollywood star, Keith Powers had a high school sweetheart, and it was none other than rapper, Saweetie. The two began dating in 2010, when they were still in their teens, long before either of them achieved fame. Their relationship blossomed during their early twenties and remained steady for nearly four years.

Although the details of how they met remain unclear, fans have often referred to their relationship as one that shaped both stars during their formative years. In a 2017 interview with Hollywood Unlocked, Powers opened up about the breakup, describing it as necessary but difficult. He admitted that their relationship had become ‘too toxic,’ leading the pair to go their separate ways in 2014.

Despite the split, both Saweetie and Powers have expressed nothing but respect for one another in recent years. Saweetie went on to become a chart-topping rapper, while Powers began focusing more deeply on his acting career. Their breakup, though painful, was done mutually with no hard feelings.

Keith Powers and the rumoured relationship with Catherine Paiz

Following his split from Saweetie, Keith Powers was linked to social media star, Catherine Paiz in 2015. At the time, Paiz was an emerging influencer who would later go on to marry YouTuber, Austin McBroom and become one half of The ACE Family.

While rumours swirled online that Powers and Paiz briefly dated before she met McBroom, neither ever confirmed the speculation. There’s no substantial proof that the two were romantically involved, and the buzz eventually faded. Still, the chatter marked the start of Powers’ transition from a private up-and-comer to a Hollywood name whose dating life fascinated fans and tabloids alike.

Keith Powers and Ryan Destiny, went from Teen Vogue to true love

Later in 2015, Powers met actress and singer, Ryan Destiny at a Teen Vogue party, where the two immediately clicked. At the time, Destiny was known for her role on the FOX hit Star, while Powers was fresh off his breakout performance in Straight Outta Compton.

Destiny admitted in a 2019 interview with We the Urban that she had ‘shamefully liked Keith since they met,’ but the two started off as friends before romance naturally bloomed. Their chemistry was undeniable, yet the couple made a conscious choice to keep their relationship private. In the same 2019 interview, Powers explained that maintaining love in the public eye wasn't easy, so they tried to keep as much of their private life as possible.

They initially kept things under wraps to avoid false narratives. But as their connection deepened, Destiny said it became harder to hide their happiness. By the late 2010s, they had become one of Hollywood’s most admired young couples. Powers once revealed that he realised he was truly in love when he knew his life would be extremely affected in a negative way without Destiny. 

Keith Powers and Ryan Destiny broke up in 2022

After nearly four years together, PEOPLE reported in January 2022 that Powers and Destiny had broken up. Sources claimed the split was mutual and that both wanted to focus on their growing careers. At the time, Destiny was establishing herself as a solo artist and television actress, while Powers was landing lead roles in Netflix productions.

Despite the breakup, the pair handled it with grace. They were frequently seen together at industry events, including the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards and the Coachella music festival. Fans speculated that the two were more than just friends after Destiny attended The Perfect Find premiere with Powers at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2023.

By early 2024, it became clear that Keith and Ryan had rekindled their romance. At the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards in February, Destiny confirmed to People that the couple was back together. Their reunion was met with an outpouring of love from fans who had rooted for them from the beginning. Both stars were more open about their relationship this time around, attending events together and posting glimpses of their life on social media. In May 2025, Powers told People at the Cannes Film Festival that their connection had matured into something deeper. He could be quoted as saying:

“I think partnership really works when you really do look at your partner the way you would look at siblings, in a way,” he said. “We could fight. We might not talk to each other for a minute. But we love each other. We come back. For me and Ryan … it’s like this is family.”

Keith Powers and Ryan Destiny are now engaged

On October 5, 2024, the couple made it official, Keith Powers and Ryan Destiny announced their engagement with a heartfelt Instagram post that broke the internet. The photos were intimate, playful, and dripping with chemistry, showing the couple laughing, lounging, and glowing with happiness.

“Engaged to the love of my life,” Powers captioned the post. Celebrity friends flooded the comments, from Chloe Bailey’s “I love you guys sm” to Lori Harvey’s all-caps “Omg omg omg!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!” The love from peers and fans alike proved how deeply admired their relationship has become.

Keith Powers has finally found his one true love. His journey from his teenage romance with Saweetie to his decade-long connection with Destiny is a testament to how love can evolve and, sometimes, return stronger than ever.

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