Omarion Says His 3-Year Celibacy Journey Helped Him Not 'Live A Double Life:' 'It's More To Life Than That'

Omarion is happy with his decision to be celibate.

Back in 2021, the R&B musician made the decision to live a sex-free life. The former B2K frontman, who appeared on the 'Know Thyself' podcast Tuesday, reflected on his journey.

"That was an interesting time," he said. "I kinda took it on as a challenge... When I decided to become celibate, it was because I was really just searching for something more for myself." He says the decision allowed him "to kinda step out of this world and have the responsibility of being a sex symbol and a young adult."

The 39-year-old added: "In hindsight, it was preparing me for my contribution to music, me being integral in my words and what I'm saying — not having to live a double life."

Omarion, real name Omari Ishmael Grandberry, also addressed the bemused reactions over his newfound choice.

"At that time, it was very weird for some people. A lot of people would be like, 'He's young, he's on top of the world, he just put out a number one album. You ain't out here [being intimate with] these [women]?' And I'm like, 'Nah! It's more to life than that.' "

He also shared on the podcast that he chose celibacy so he could work on his mental health and spiritual journey.

Now, three years down the line, the father of two has found that it has worked.

"I just found myself in that position of wanting to understand my energy, give myself time to grow," he said.

The "Post to Be" singer was determined to start living a life that was not controlled by any external urges.

"I knew that if I could control two areas of my life, which was food and the urge for sex, then nothing could stop me," he said.

Omarion was in a relationship with Apryl Jones from 2013 through 2016, according to 'Essence.' Parts of their relationship was shown on VH1's reality series 'Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.' The pair broke up shortly after having their second baby, A'mei Kazuko, in 2016.

Jones, who also dated Taye Diggs, but have since split, and Omarion are also parents to their eldest child, Megaa Omari, born in 2014.