Tyga, Kylie Jenner’s Ex, Dating Madelaine Petsch for a Month Following Her SKIMS Campaign with Kim Kardashian

This version maintains clarity, highlights key relationships (Tyga’s link to Kylie, Madelaine’s collaboration with Kim), and succinctly connects the timeline of events.

Tyga and Madelaine Petsch Spark New Romance
(Include image: Tyga and Madelaine at Vanity Fair party)

Tyga, 35, and Riverdale star Madelaine Petsch, 30, are officially dating after a month of romance, per TMZ. The pair, who transitioned from friends to lovers, were spotted looking cozy at Vanity Fair and Instagram’s Vanities Party in West Hollywood on February 26. Earlier, they attended a Lakers game together, where they sat courtside during the February 19 matchup against the Charlotte Hornets.

Timing and Connections
The relationship comes weeks after Tyga announced the death of his mother, Pasionaye Nguyen, adding emotional context to this new chapter. Madelaine, known for her role as Cheryl Blossom on Riverdale, shares a surprising link to Tyga’s ex, Kylie Jenner: she modeled for Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS line in 2023. “When I wear SKIMS, I feel sexy and comfortable,” Madelaine said during the campaign.

(Include image: Madelaine in SKIMS campaign)

Fan Reactions
Fans were stunned by the pairing, with one tweeting, “Tyga and Madelaine Petsch was not on my 2025 bingo card.” Others humorously warned Madelaine about Tyga’s dating history, which includes high-profile exes like Kylie Jenner and Blac Chyna.

Tyga’s Past Relationships
Tyga and Kylie, now 28, dated from 2015 to 2017 amid scrutiny over their seven-year age gap. They split after Kylie reflected, “I didn’t want to look back and feel he took something from me.” Tyga also shares son King, 12, with ex Blac Chyna, who later dated Kylie’s brother Rob Kardashian.

(Include image: Tyga and Kylie in 2016)

Madelaine’s Dating History
Madelaine was previously with Anthony Li, Halsey’s manager, after a decade-long friendship. The pair split quietly before her romance with Tyga. Prior to Li, she dated MTV’s Travis Mills for three years, calling their 2020 breakup a “mental health low.”

(Include image: Madelaine and Travis Mills in 2018)

What’s Next?
While the new couple keeps things low-key, their red carpet appearances and shared outings hint at a budding connection. As Tyga navigates life after loss and Madelaine expands her career beyond Riverdale, fans are watching closely.

(Include image: Tyga and Madelaine at Lakers game)

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