Kelis pregnant with third child
The “Milkshake” singer announced on Instagram Wednesday that she is expecting her second child with husband Mike Mora in a sponsored post.
“Chef Kelis – table for 5 please,” she captioned a picture of herself holding up a positive pregnancy test. “We’re adding one more! ”
Kelis, 40, and Mora, 41, already share 4-year-old son Shepherd. The pair have been married since 2014.
The R&B singer also has a an 11-year-old son, Knight, from her first marriage to rapper Nas.
In a message to fellow black mothers the singer wrote, “There are so many things to consider during this time in your life, especially during the crazy times that we live in — from what we eat, to how we live and love. This is the time we must take for ourselves without apologies, especially when we still live in a country where Black women historically have had the highest maternal mortality rates.”
She added, “Black mamas have the rights, respect, resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy. Together we can change these statistics, one woman at a time.”
Kelis’ celebrity pals congratulated the proud mom, including Natasha Bedingfield, who wrote, “Yay! U are such a great mama . So happy for you and for the this blessed little child to have you as it’s mum.”
Jill Scott added, “Awwwwww how sweet. Congratulations
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