Borrowing a phrase made famous by Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, Darius and Beth announced their decision to 'consciously uncouple' in a joint statement on Instagram on Saturday. In a joint statement, the couple said their children are their top priority.ĭarius Rucker and his wife, Beth, are splitting after 20 years of marriage.Country star and Hootie & the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker and his wife, Beth, are ending their 20-year marriage.