Nas Confirms He And Kelis Are Expecting

Nas has made it official. The rapper told MTV News that he and wife, singer Kelis, are expecting their first child together this year. In fact, Nas said the couple will learn the sex of the new child sometime this week. “Us Weekly” first reported the baby news last month, citing a source who declared Kelis was, quote, “carrying hip-hop royalty!” Nas and Kelis tied the knot in Atlanta in January 2005. While this will be the couple’s first child together, Nas has a 15-year-old daughter named Destiny from a prior relationship.

Nas also promised another delivery in 2009. The rapper said he’s been working on a new album with Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, the youngest son of late reggae legend Bob Marley. Nas said of the project, quote, “we tryin’ to build some schools in Africa with this one, and trying to build empowerment.” The yet-untitled disc is expected to hit stores this spring.