There's no hiding it now: Kylie Jenner, 18, and Tyga, 25, hold hands on Mexico break after playing coy about romance for nearly a year

There's been romantic rumours swirling around the pair for just under a year.

And now Kylie Jenner is 18, it looks like she be can open about her relationship with rapper Tyga, 25.

The teen reality star was spotted holding hands with the father-of-one during her birthday getaway to Mexico this week.

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Confirmed? Kylie Jenner and boyfriend Tyga appeared to have confirmed their romance after nearly a year of rumours as they were pictured holding hands in the Mexican resort of Punta Mita this week

Confirmed? Kylie Jenner and boyfriend Tyga appeared to have confirmed their romance after nearly a year of rumours as they were pictured holding hands in the Mexican resort of Punta Mita this week

Wearing a white bikini, the youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan walked along the golden sands of Punta Mita clasping the hand of Tyga.

The pair were later spotted hugging as they enjoyed a jet-ski ride together. 

The couple have been repeatedly photographed together for the past year, but have refused to comment on the nature of their relationship due to Kylie's age.

Cosy: Tyga holds on to Kylie's waist as they enjoy a jet ski ride

Cosy: Tyga holds on to Kylie's waist as they enjoy a jet ski ride

However, after she became a legal adult on Monday, it looks like Kylie and Tyga, real name Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson, will be more open.

For her birthday, Tyga splashed out on a $320,000 Ferrari for the aspiring model. 

Tyga has been friends with the Kardashian-Jenner clan for at least three years, with Kim Kardashian's husband Kanye West executive producing his Gold Album: 18th Dynasty.

When he first started hanging out the family, Tyga was engaged to model/stripper Blac Chyna, mother of his son King Cairo, who was born in October 2012.

Being open: Tyga and Kylie haven't been pictured holding hands until now

Being open: Tyga and Kylie haven't been pictured holding hands until now

Controversial: Kylie and Tyga's relationship has raised eyebrows due to her young age and the fact he is a father to a young son

Controversial: Kylie and Tyga's relationship has raised eyebrows due to her young age and the fact he is a father to a young son

Be a total beach babe in Kylie's white hot bikini

She's finally made it to 18 but life hasn't changed much for Kylie, the youngest of the Jenner/Kardashian clan. She's still living the life, spending her days here on a yacht in Mexico with her sister Kendall - oh to be rich!

If you're going to continue your birthday festivities on a boat, you've obviously got to look the part and Kylie did just that. It must be hard constantly being next to model sister Kendall, but she certainly held her own here.

The young reality star looked hot to trot in her bright white bikini and with its double straps and high leg design, this bikini was similar to the Frankie's pick she put up on instagram just weeks ago, but in fact Kylie's donning Beach Riot x Stone Cold Fox this time around.

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In 2013 and 2014, Kylie's older half-sister Kim struck up a close friendship with Blac and was regularly spotted partying and working out with the model.

Blac and Tyga were also on the coveted guest list to Kim and Kanye's wedding in Florence in May 2014.

Along with her whole family, Kylie became friends with Tyga and supported him at the opening of his Last Kings store in Los Angeles with her sister Kendall in February 2014.

Support: Kylie's sister Khloe Kardashian defended the couple, insisting the teenager is very mature for her age

Support: Kylie's sister Khloe Kardashian defended the couple, insisting the teenager is very mature for her age

Shortly before Kim's wedding, a 16-year-old Kylie raised eyebrows when she was spotted wearing one of Tyga's checked shirts.

By August last year, it was revealed Tyga and Blac had ended their engagement, with the latter apparently devastated.

The split was revealed shortly after Tyga and Kylie were pictured together at the teen's wild 17th birthday party, which was also attended by Chris Brown, The Game and Justin Bieber.

Party time: Following Kylie's huge birthday party last weekend, she has escaped to Mexico with some pals to continue the celebrations

Party time: Following Kylie's huge birthday party last weekend, she has escaped to Mexico with some pals to continue the celebrations

Just a few weeks later, America's OK! magazine claimed Kylie, who had just turned 17, and Tyga were dating.

A source told OK! magazine: ‘Kylie always had a crush on him; but as she got older and they started spending more time together, things took off romantically.’

Tyga initially denied rumours on Twitter, posting: 'Don't believe the rumours, been friends with the family forever. We're all just friends. 

Rumours: Kylie and Tyga were pictured partying with Chris Brown (2nd right), her sister Kendall (far right) and rapper The Game (back) back in August 2014

Rumours: Kylie and Tyga were pictured partying with Chris Brown (2nd right), her sister Kendall (far right) and rapper The Game (back) back in August 2014

'Rumours come and go. But you keep your shadow. Everywhere you go it follows.'

However, by March this year, Tyga appeared to be more open about his feelings for Kylie, posted a photo of her on his Instagram, captioning it: 'Certain things catch your eye, but only few capture the heart.'

Last month, Kylie's sister Khloe defended their relationship in an interview with Complex magazine, admitted that she too was in age inappropriate relationships when she was a teenager.

She said: 'I think at 16 I was probably f**king someone that was in their 20s, for sure.

'I wouldn't say I was even dating, probably just sleeping with them. But again Kylie is not a normal 17-year-old.'

Awkward: Kim was good friends with Tyga's ex-fiancee Blac Chyna - pictured in June 2014 - but that friendship appears to have soured since her sister Kylie was linked to the rapper romantically

Awkward: Kim was good friends with Tyga's ex-fiancee Blac Chyna - pictured in June 2014 - but that friendship appears to have soured since her sister Kylie was linked to the rapper romantically

 

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