Jennifer Lopez - Jennifer Lopez's Boyfriend Casper Defends Age Gap

Jennifer Lopez's boyfriend Casper Smart has taken to twitter to defend the age gap between the pair.

Jennifer Lopez's boyfriend Casper Smart has defended the age gap between the pair.

The 24-year-old hunk took to his twitter account and posted a number of messages that appeared to hit back at criticism that the 'On The Floor' hitmaker - who split from Marc Anthony last year - is too old for him.

In a series of tweets - which were retweeted by Jennifer - he wrote: "Age, status, n opinions of others are irrelevant. Our hearts are endless and our souls infinite........... To be continued

"Our ages are mere reminders of the hours logged on this earth and the precious time remaining......... To be continued

"We should all honor our time here by indulging our passion and dreams. So, close your ears and open your hearts; Love and be happy! (sic)."

Casper has previously used the social networking site to defend his romance with the 42-year-old beauty and he has also retweeted comments from people who have defended the pair's relationship.

He wrote: "I don't understand how people can speak on other people or things they know nothing of??!!! #CRAZY. Off to Morocco!!!! (sic)"