Professor Green Returns to Instagram with New Music Video Following Ex-Wife's Marital Announcement
The Hackney-based rapper Professor Green made a striking return to social media on Wednesday, unveiling a brand new music video for his latest single just hours after appearing to make veiled references to his ex-wife's current marital situation. The 42-year-old musician, whose real name is Stephen Manderson, surprised his followers with promotional material for No Management, his collaborative track with grime producer Zdot.
Cryptic Social Media Activity Precedes Musical Release
Green's latest musical offering follows what appeared to be a cryptic Instagram post on Tuesday, where the rapper shared a tongue-in-cheek video showing a boat colliding with a Barclays bank branch. Accompanying the meme with the caption 'That ship has sailed... not very far it hasn't!', many interpreted this as a reference to his ex-wife Millie Mackintosh's recent confirmation that she has ended her seven-year marriage to Hugo Taylor.
The timing of these posts has sparked considerable interest among fans and observers, coming just weeks after Mackintosh and Taylor announced their separation in January following what has been described as a difficult start to the year. The former Made In Chelsea stars share two young daughters, five-year-old Sienna and four-year-old Aurelia.
Musical Comeback and Personal Reflections
Professor Green's new single No Management represents his fifth collaboration with producer Zdot in 2025, with the track having been available for purchase and streaming since January 28. Wednesday's Instagram post strongly suggests that the accompanying music video will be released imminently, while the rapper's recent productivity hints at the possibility of a new album - which would be his first since 2014's Growing Up In Public.
This musical activity comes alongside Green's recent reflections on his past relationship with Mackintosh. During an appearance on Jamie Laing's Great Company podcast in October, the rapper revealed that he had reconnected with his beautiful ex-wife nearly a decade after their acrimonious divorce. He described their relationship as involving trauma bonding over their previously undiagnosed ADHD, while emphasising that there is no resentment between them today.
Parallel Journeys of Healing and Growth
Both Green and Mackintosh have been open about their personal struggles in recent years. The rapper has spoken candidly about the challenges in their marriage, while Mackintosh has publicly discussed her journey with alcohol, which led her to become teetotal and write the book Bad Drunk. She has also been transparent about overcoming severe anxiety.
On Brogan Garrit-Smith's Getting There podcast in 2025, Mackintosh reflected on her divorce from Green, describing it as a really hard time and acknowledging that their relationship became quite toxic as they both struggled with personal issues. She suggested they had initially believed they could fix each other, but ultimately recognised this wasn't possible.
Meanwhile, Green continues to focus on his musical career while maintaining what appears to be a respectful relationship with his former spouse. His latest Instagram activity and musical release demonstrate how personal experiences continue to influence his creative output, even as both he and Mackintosh move forward with their separate lives.
