One of the biggest pop stars of the 20th and 21st centuries was seen making her first public displays of affection with her new boyfriend on Thursday.
Madonna, 66, didn't let the nearly 40-year age gap between herself and her new lover Akeem Morris stop her from showing some major PDA on a boat ride by the Italian tourist destination Positano.
The A-list hitmaker caressed the 28-year-old Jamaican-born soccer player's face as she leaned in for a passionate kiss.
Madonna has been leaning in to her new romance ahead of her birthday celebrations on Friday, a day after the steamy seaside encounter, when she's expected to celebrate with up to 500 celebrity guests.
She will be ringing in her 66th year at an amphitheater in Pompeii that is more than 2,000 years old, despite the objections of local residents who were shocked at how little Madonna paid to rent the historic venue.
Madonna, 66, didn't let the nearly 40-year age gap between herself and her new lover Akeem Morris stop her from showing some major PDA on a boat ride by the Italian tourist destination Positano on Thursday
The age-defying beauty leaned in for some passionate kisses with the 28-year-old former soccer player, who is nearly 40 years her junior.
Akeem could be seen making loving expressions at the songstress (bornMadonna Louise Ciccone) as he sat opposite her on the small boat, which rode right up to the rocky cliffs of the village, which is located on the Amalfi coast, a popular destination for travelers.
Madonna was sure to have something stylish on for her star-studded birthday bash, but she opted for comfort and sun protection while exploring the coast.
She wore a floppy wide-brimmed beige Gucci hat that mostly hid her face while her long blond braided pig tails peaked out.
She contrasted the hat with a long-sleeve black shirt with white text over her chest, along with black leggings that emphasized her trim figure.
The Like A Prayer singer completed the look with a set of chunky white trainers for added grip on the boat's wet surfaces.
Akeem was dressed similar in a black T-shirt with black shorts covered in a colorful patten, along with cobalt blue trainers.
He wore his hair in slim dreads that hung down to his shoulders under his black trucker cap.
At one point, the Material Girl appeared to pitch forward, possibly from the bumpy sea, and she landed with her hands on Akeem's lap.
Madonna was first seen with her new love back in July 2024 when she posted a photo featuring him to Instagram
Akeem could be seen making loving expressions at the songstress (born Madonna Louise Ciccone) as he sat opposite her on the small boat, which rode to the rocky cliffs of the village
Madonna was sure to have something stylish on for her star-studded birthday bash, but she opted for comfort and sun protection while exploring the coast
She wore a floppy wide-brimmed beige Gucci hat that mostly hid her face while her long blond braided pig tails peaked out
Despite the public setting, Madonna didn't mind displaying her new romance for all to see
After taking a sweat next to Akeem, she took her new boyfriend's head in her hands and pulled him toward her for a passionate make-out session
The love birds were also joined by several other friends on the boat, though they only had eyes for each other
The other people on the boat didn't seem to mind the romantic display, as they were seen with their backs turned as they looked out onto the surf
The love birds were also joined by several other friends on the boat, though they only had eyes for each other.
Despite the public setting, Madonna didn't mind displaying her new romance for all to see.
After taking a sweat next to Akeem, she took her new boyfriend's head in her hands and pulled him toward her for a passionate make-out session.
The other people on the boat didn't seem to mind the romantic display, as they were seen with their backs turned as they looked out onto the surf.
Madonna was also glimpsed strolling on the rock-carved steps of the cliffs side by side with her boyfriend.
In addition to Akeem, Madonna appeared to be joined by several of her children ahead of her Italian birthday celebration, including her twins, Stella and Estere, and her sons Rocco Ritchie, 24, and David Banda, 18.
She also has an older daughter, 27-year-old Lourdes Leon, and her 18-year-old daughter Mercy James, though it wasn't clear if all of her children would be joining her for the birthday bash.
In addition to Akeem, Madonna appeared to be joined by several of her children ahead of her Italian birthday celebration, including her twins, Stella and Estere, and her sons Rocco Ritchie, 24, and David Banda, 18
Madonna was also glimpsed strolling on the rock-carved steps of the cliffs
She walked arm in arm with her boyfriend Akeem
The Express Yourself singer showed she was still plenty limber at 66 while heading down the steep steps
Akeem was dressed casually in a black T-shirt with black shorts covered in a colorful patten, along with cobalt blue trainers
Rocco, her twins Stella and Estere and David appeared to have joined her for the boat ride
Roccolooked relaxed in a gray tank top with green patterned shorts
He had his dark hair styled short and wore chic sunglasses
Madonna shares Lourdes with her ex-boyfriend, the fitness trainer Carlos Leon, while she welcomed Rocco during her relationship with the filmmaker Guy Ritchie.
The two began dating in 1998 and married in late 2000, just a day after Rocco's christening, though they later divorced in 2008.
David, Mercy, Stella and Estere were all born in Malawi and later adopted by Madonna.
Rocco was among those going for a boat ride, and he looked relaxed in a gray tank top with green patterned shorts.
When she wasn't sailing, Madonna could be seen trying to beat the heat while out on the balcony of a gorgeous white building.
The Into The Groove singer had brought along a cream-colored lace parasol, which she opened above her head to block out some of the sunlight.
This time, she wore her long blond hair braid-free in waves cascading down her shoulders.
David looked as stylish as ever in perfect classy holiday clothing with a pink polo shirt, which he wore with sleek white chinos and black leather slippers
Madonna put on a chunky black set of sunglasses for part of her outing
Her adopted daughters Stella and Estere were seen chatting with a friend
It's unclear if Madonna's oldest child Lourdes Leon or her younger daughter Mercy were joining her on the trip
She shares Rocco (R) with her ex-husband, the filmmaker Guy Ritchie, while Lourdes is the product of her relationship with the fitness trainer Carlos Leon
She adopted her son David and daughters Mercy, Stella and Estere from Malawi after divorcing Ritchie in 2008
She wore a somewhat more formal black dress and had on chunky black sunglasses and multiple necklaces and bracelets.
Despite trying to make some shade for herself, she was clearly feeling the heat as she dabbed at her face with a white handkerchief.
Madonna wasseen with her new love back in July 2024 when she posted a photo featuring him to Instagram.
She cuddled up to him on a sofa as they celebrated the July 4 holiday.
As his romance was heating up with Madonna, Akeem's ex-girlfriend seemingly confirmed that they were dating when she made a bitter post about her 'boyfriend of three years' dating the singer.
Akeem was born on May 2, 1996, in Jamaica, though he now lives in New York City.
He studied a Stony Brook University from 2014 to 2018, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government.
While a college he showed off his talent for soccer on the school's team from 2014 to 2017.
When she wasn't sailing, Madonna could be seen trying to beat the heat while out on the balcony of a gorgeous white building
The Into The Groove singer had brought along a cream-colored lace parasol, which she opened above her head to block out some of the sunlight
This time, she wore her long blond hair braid-free in waves cascading down her shoulders
She wore a somewhat more formal black dress and had on chunky black sunglasses and multiple necklaces and bracelets
Despite trying to make some shade for herself, she was clearly feeling the heat as she dabbed at her face with a white handkerchief
According toESPN, Akeem was also briefly a forward for New York's Oyster Bay United FC.
The athlete, who appeared on Madonna's August 2022 Paper Magazine cover shoot, was seen earlier on Tuesday when he and the musician who is 37 years his senior took a stroll around Portofino.
He cut a casual figure in a tan ribbed sweater with beige shorts, while Madonna went all out in a black lace dress.
The hitmaker came under fire from residents who live near the amphitheater in Pompeii that she will be holding her birthday party at, as they were disturbed to learn that she had been able to rent it out for only€30,000, or around $33,085.
