The White Stripes, the Detroit-based duo consisting of Jack White and Meg White, effectively ended their collaboration in 2011. They announced in a public statement that they had split up and would not be recording or performing together any longer, with the band describing the decision as motivated by a desire to preserve the band’s beauty and uniqueness rather than due to creative disagreements or health issues. Meg White largely stepped back from the spotlight after the hiatus began around 2008, and Jack White pursued other projects while continuing to release music with his other bands and as a producer. The breakup was treated as a mutual decision aimed at preserving the essence of The White Stripes for fans and for the integrity of their music.