R&B singer Ginuwine is preparing for another walk down the aisle after announcing his engagement to 28-year-old Miami realtor Jannette Escartin.
The singer, born Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, confirmed the news after proposing during a romantic moment in Miami. The engagement quickly drew attention online because of the couple’s 27-year age difference. Social media users also celebrated the singer’s latest personal milestone.
Ginuwine, 55, rose to prominence in the late 1990s with hits including “Pony,” “Differences” and “So Anxious.” He has remained an active performer while balancing television appearances and touring throughout his career.
The singer has occasionally shared glimpses of his relationship over the past year. Earlier posts featured heartfelt tributes to Escartin, signaling their relationship had become increasingly serious.
A Surprise Proposal in Miami
The proposal reportedly took place during an intimate waterfront celebration planned in Miami. Details of the engagement spread after videos and photos surfaced online.
Escartin shared her excitement on social media following the proposal.
“Just because he loves me… #2026bride #engaged #fiance,” she wrote alongside footage celebrating the milestone.
Reports indicate the proposal featured a carefully planned setting overlooking the water. Family members and close friends were said to be involved in keeping the surprise intact before the couple celebrated together.
Neither Ginuwine nor Escartin has publicly announced a wedding date.
Fans Celebrate the Next Chapter
The engagement generated thousands of reactions across social media within hours of becoming public. Many longtime fans congratulated the singer and wished the couple happiness.
Others focused on the couple’s age difference. Supporters defended the relationship, noting both are adults making their own choices.
Ginuwine has experienced both personal triumphs and hardships throughout his life. His marriage to rapper Solé ended in divorce in 2015 after more than a decade together. The former couple share children and have spoken publicly about co-parenting following their separation.
Despite past challenges, the Grammy-nominated performer has often spoken about growth, family and remaining optimistic about love. Those themes have continued to resonate with fans who have followed his career for nearly three decades.
His latest engagement marks a new chapter for one of R&B’s most recognizable voices. Ginuwine first became a household name after releasing his debut album, Ginuwine… the Bachelor, in 1996. The project launched a string of platinum-selling records and helped establish him as one of the defining male R&B artists of his generation.
As congratulations continue pouring in, attention has shifted from the proposal itself to what comes next for the couple. While they have remained relatively private about their future plans, fans will likely be watching for wedding details in the months ahead.