Drake breaks silence on Keshia Chanté baby rumours

Drake has broken his silence through his representatives over speculation that he is set to become a father for the second time with his former girlfriend Keshia Chanté.

The 39-year-old American rapper’s team has strongly denied reports linking him to Chanté’s pregnancy, calling the claims “false and fabricated.” The statement came on Tuesday, October 6, shortly after Chanté publicly announced that she is seven months pregnant with a baby boy.

Although Drake’s representatives have addressed the speculation, the rapper himself has not publicly commented on the rumours. The reports quickly gained attention because of Drake and Chanté’s history, as the pair previously shared a romantic relationship before remaining friends.

Drake and Chanté first met as teenagers around 2001 or 2002, when the rapper was reportedly 14 and Chanté was 13. They later dated from 2004 to 2006 during their younger years. While their romantic relationship eventually ended, the two remained close over the years.

Their past connection came back into the spotlight after Chanté confirmed her pregnancy on social media. The singer announced that she is expecting a son but did not directly reveal the identity of the baby’s father.

Keshia Chanté shares emotional pregnancy announcement

Chanté shared the news with her followers in a heartfelt Instagram post, giving fans a glimpse into her excitement about becoming a mother.

While she kept the father’s identity private, she described him as someone who is brilliant, highly creative and constantly inspiring her. She also revealed that both parents are already looking forward to welcoming their son.

“Mommy & Daddy are so excited to welcome you into the world,” Chanté wrote in her announcement.

She added a playful message about her son’s future, saying that he is already “booked & busy” and joking that his father has his studio ready, with expectations for the child’s first album to arrive in summer 2027.

Chanté also expressed her hopes that her son will inherit some of his father’s personality and style. She said she would love to see the baby have his father’s mannerisms and swag.

The announcement immediately led to speculation among fans about whether Drake could be the father. Those rumours were further fuelled by comments Chanté reportedly made before revealing her pregnancy, when she discussed her relationship with the child’s father and suggested that the idea of becoming parents had been connected to him.

However, Drake’s representatives have now firmly rejected the speculation, making it clear that the reports linking him to Chanté’s pregnancy are not accurate.

Drake’s family and relationship history

Drake has previously experienced fatherhood. The rapper is the father of eight-year-old Adonis, whom he shares with Sophie Brussaux. Their son was born in 2017, and Drake has spoken publicly about his relationship with Adonis on several occasions.

Over the years, Drake has also been romantically linked to several high-profile women and artists. Most recently, he was reportedly linked to musical artist Pinkchyu.

Despite continued public interest in his personal life, Drake has largely kept his family matters private. His representatives’ latest statement appears to have been intended to put an end to the latest speculation surrounding his alleged second child.

For now, Chanté has chosen to focus on her pregnancy and the arrival of her baby boy, while Drake has not personally addressed the claims beyond the statement issued by his team.

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