Drake Denies He’s the Father of Keshia Chanté’s Baby

October 7, 2026

Drake is shutting down rumors that he fathered Keshia Chanté’s baby. The rapper’s representative, Melissa Nathan, told TMZ they “completely and unequivocally deny” the “inaccurate” speculation, which began circulating within hours of the Canadian singer revealing on Tuesday that she is expecting her first child — a baby boy — without naming the father.

What did Drake’s representative say about the rumor?

Drake’s team moved quickly to kill the speculation. In a statement to TMZ, his representative Melissa Nathan said the camp could “completely and unequivocally deny” the “inaccurate” rumors that Drake fathered Chanté’s child.

The denial was direct and left no room for interpretation: the claims are, in the rep’s words, complete speculation with no basis in fact.

How did the rumor about Drake and Keshia Chanté start?

The rumors began on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, after Keshia Chanté revealed her pregnancy in a maternity feature with Hello! magazine and shared black-and-white maternity photos on Instagram. In her announcement, the 106 & Park alum said she is expecting her first child, a baby boy — but she did not name the father.

What set the internet off was a line in Chanté’s announcement about the baby’s future. “Mommy & Daddy” are excited to welcome their child, she wrote, before joking that “Dada’s got your studio locked and we expect your album to drop summer 2027.”

That studio reference, combined with Chanté’s decades-long history with Drake, was all social media needed. Fans quickly connected the dots — the two are both Canadian artists with a teenage romance in their past — and speculation spread that Drake could be the father. Chanté herself has not publicly identified Drake as the father or named the man she is expecting with.

Who is Keshia Chanté?

Keshia Chanté is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and television host. She is best known to American audiences as a former co-host of BET’s 106 & Park, the flagship music video countdown show, where she interviewed major artists and became a familiar face to a generation of hip-hop and R&B fans.

As a singer, Chanté has released multiple albums in Canada and built a following as one of the country’s prominent R&B voices. The pregnancy will be her first child, a baby boy, according to the Hello! feature.

What is Drake and Keshia Chanté’s history together?

The reason the rumor mill went straight to Drake is not hard to understand. The two share a relationship that stretches back more than two decades, to their teenage years in Toronto — long before Drake became one of the biggest artists in music and before Chanté became known to American audiences through BET.

Their romantic history has been publicly acknowledged by Drake himself. During his All Canadian North Stars concert in Toronto in July 2022, Drake personally brought Chanté on stage and introduced her as his first girlfriend, telling the audience she was “my first girlfriend I ever had in my life” and “someone I love with all of my heart.” Chanté has likewise described Drake as her first boyfriend, saying in interviews that the two remained close — almost familial — as adults.

Drake has also referenced Chanté in his music. His early recording “Deceiving” referenced Chanté’s mother, and years of interviews and lyrics have kept the connection alive in fan lore. For years, some listeners even speculated that Chanté was the “Kiki” referenced in Drake’s 2018 hit “In My Feelings” — a theory that has never been confirmed, with dancer K’yanna Barber later saying she was the Kiki in question.

In other words: a teenage romance, years of musical references, public reunions, and a friendship both artists have openly acknowledged. That history is exactly why Chanté’s vague pregnancy announcement turned into a Drake rumor within hours.

Does Drake have other children?

Yes — Drake has one publicly confirmed child, his son Adonis Graham, who was born on October 11, 2017, and turns 9 years old this week. Drake shares Adonis with French artist Sophie Brussaux.

Drake’s fatherhood journey became public in a dramatic way: after fellow rapper Pusha T named Adonis in a 2018 diss track, Drake acknowledged his son on his Scorpion album, explaining on “Emotionless” that he had sought to shield the boy from the world rather than keep his existence secret. In the years since, Drake has shown himself to be a devoted father — bringing Adonis on stage at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, sharing the boy’s art, and featuring him in his “My Man Freestyle” video.

What has Keshia Chanté said about the baby’s father?

Beyond implying that the father works in the music industry — the “studio locked” comment — Chanté has kept his identity private. Her announcement focused on her excitement about becoming a mother and the baby’s future, not on revealing who the father is.

Given Drake’s team has now firmly denied any involvement, fans will have to wait to learn who Chanté’s mystery man is — if she ever chooses to say.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drake the father of Keshia Chanté’s baby?
No. Drake’s representative Melissa Nathan told TMZ they “completely and unequivocally deny” the rumors. Chanté has not named the father herself.

Who is Keshia Chanté?
A Canadian singer, songwriter, and former BET 106 & Park co-host. She announced on October 6, 2026, that she is expecting her first child, a baby boy.

How do Drake and Keshia Chanté know each other?
They had a teenage romance in Toronto. Drake publicly introduced her as his first girlfriend at his July 2022 Toronto concert, and both have said they remained close as adults.

Does Drake have other children?
Yes, one son: Adonis Graham, born October 11, 2017, who turns 9 this week. Drake shares Adonis with Sophie Brussaux.