Madonna and Guy Ritchie have had poor relationship for years before custody fight for son Rocco

Following Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s custody fight over their 15-year-old son, Rocco, in court last week, it’s being reported the exes have had a tumultuous relationship for years.

As we previously reported, a New York judge ordered Rocco to return home to his mother from London, where he wanted to stay with his father for Christmas.

TMZ reports Madonna and Ritchie’s relationship is “volatile” and a big part of that is their differing parenting styles. They also have an adopted son, David Banda, 10, together.

The reason Rocco wanted to stay with his dad is reportedly because Madonna is "very controlling.” It's rumored Ritchie was angry with Madonna and used their son as a way to get under her skin by chirping in his ear about staying in London.

Madonna posted a throwback photo with Rocco on Christmas day on Instagram and wrote, “Merry X-mas to the Sun-shine of my Life!”

Merry X-mas to the Sun-shine of my Life! ⭕️❌⭕️⭕️❌⭕️❌⭕️❤️❤️

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