Lenny Kravitz reflects on past relationships: Is Lisa Bonet the worst ” partner he’s ever had”
Lenny Kravitz reflects on past relationships: Is Lisa Bonet the worst ” partner he’s ever had”
In a revelation that’s got fans and gossip mills buzzing, iconic rock star Lenny Kravitz has opened up about the most difficult romantic relationship of his life — and while he didn’t name names, many are wondering: could he be talking about ex-wife Lisa Bonet?
The usually private musician made the confession during a recent in-depth interview promoting his latest album *Blue Electric Light*. While reflecting on the trials and triumphs of his personal journey, Kravitz was asked to speak about the relationships that shaped him — for better or worse.
“There was one partner in my life that truly brought me to my knees,” Kravitz admitted. “It wasn’t just about love or heartbreak — it was about confronting everything I didn’t want to see in myself.”
The 60-year-old rocker didn’t explicitly confirm who he was referring to, but the internet was quick to speculate. Many fans pointed to his highly publicized marriage to *The Cosby Show* star Lisa Bonet in the late ’80s, which ended in divorce by 1993.
“We were young,” Kravitz said when asked about that particular time in his life. “I didn’t have the tools to be the man I wanted to be — not for her, not even for myself. I made mistakes. I hurt someone I loved deeply.”
While Kravitz has spoken in the past about his admiration and enduring friendship with Bonet — even calling her his “best friend” in various interviews — he has also been open about his personal struggles during their relationship, including infidelity and emotional immaturity.
“Looking back, I didn’t know how to deal with pain or with love in a healthy way. I thought passion was enough. But real partnership takes so much more,” he said. “She challenged me. And when I failed that challenge, it left a scar that took years to heal.”
Social media immediately erupted with fans reacting to the possibility that Kravitz may have been referring to Bonet. Some expressed shock, while others praised his vulnerability.
“Lenny calling Lisa his ‘worst partner’ doesn’t mean he doesn’t love her. Sometimes the hardest relationships teach you the most,” one user tweeted.
Others pointed to his long celibacy — Kravitz has revealed he hasn’t dated in nearly a decade — as a sign that the emotional impact of his past relationships, especially with Bonet, still runs deep.
Despite the speculation, Kravitz was careful not to place blame entirely on his former partner. “I wasn’t easy to be with. And honestly, maybe she wasn’t either. But that’s life — beautiful, messy, tragic, and transformative.”
Whether or not Lisa Bonet was the unnamed “worst” partner Kravitz referred to, one thing is clear: the wounds and wisdom from that chapter of his life continue to shape his music and message.
As Kravitz prepares for his global tour this summer, fans can expect more of that raw honesty in his lyrics — and perhaps, more revelations about the heartbreaks behind the hits.
