Canadian rapper Drake has denied rumors that he is the father of the child expected by his former girlfriend, singer Keshia Chante.
A spokesperson for the 39-year-old musician clarified to People magazine on Tuesday, October 6, that claims linking him to the pregnancy are false following widespread speculation regarding the child's paternity.
Pregnancy Announcement and Statements
Chante, who is seven months pregnant and expecting a boy, initially shared news of her pregnancy on social media before discussing her journey with Hello! Canada magazine. The Canadian artist did not reveal the name of her child's father during the interview.
When asked about her personal life, Chante explained that she is not single. She described her partner as brilliant and extremely creative, adding that his work continuously inspires her and that she hopes her son will inherit his style and movements.
Speculation surrounding Drake gained momentum after Chante's announcement, prompting his team to address the reports directly through media outlets.
Past Relationship and Musical Inspiration
Drake and Chante previously dated, and their past relationship has remained a point of public interest. During a performance at the OVO Fest hip-hop and R&B festival in 2022, Drake introduced Chante on stage and publicly referred to her as his first girlfriend.
Chante also served as the inspiration for the lyric asking Kiki if she loves him in Drake's hit 2018 single In My Feelings.
Drake, whose real name is Aubrey Drake Graham, is a Toronto-born recording artist who first gained television recognition before becoming one of the top-selling music figures globally. Chante is a Canadian R&B singer, television host, and Juno Award winner who launched her music career as a teenager.
Family Background and Previous Revelations
Drake is already a father to eight-year-old Adonis Graham, born to French artist Sophie Brussaux. The rapper publicly confirmed fatherhood on his 2018 track March 14, in which he rapped that he was not hiding his child from the world, but hiding the world from his child.
