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Drake is looking to correct these headlines.
After his longtime friend Keshia Chanté shared she is seven months pregnant with a baby boy—teasing that the father of her little one on the way comes from a musical background—paternity rumors started to swirl, with some people speculating that Drake fathered the child.
However, a rep for Drake denied the rumors, telling E! News, “It’s false.”
E! News has reached out to Chanté’s reps for additional comment but has not heard back.
The “Unpredictable” singer announced her pregnancy on Oct. 6, teasing that it was her unnamed partner’s idea to start a family together.
“I’m very free-spirited, and whatever the universe wants for me, I’ll have,” she told Hello! Canada in an interview published Oct. 6, coyly teasing her “unavailable” relationship status. “But he said he was ready. He set up the play and he nailed it! God bless him.”
Describing her partner as “brilliant and super creative and just constantly doing things that I’m inspired by,” the 38-year-old continued, “I would love to see my son have his mannerisms and his swag.”
As for Drake—who famously clapped back at rumors that he puts hot sauce in condoms to kill sperm—the “Nice for What” rapper is keeping busy with his musical career as well as his 8-year-old son Adonis, who he shares with Sophie Brussaux.
And while Drake has kept his son largely out of the spotlight, he has been candid about the difficult road he and Brussaux faced as they attempted to raise Adonis in the early years.
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"I am a single father learning to communicate with a woman who, we've had our moments," the 39-year-old shared on HBO's The Shop in October 2018. "I do want to be able to explain to my son what happened. But I don't have any desire for him to not love his mother. I don't ever want the world to be angry at his mother."
Thankfully, the two managed to find harmony, with Drake alluding to their relationship on his 2021 song “Champagne Poetry,” rapping, “Co-parent of the year, we figured out a rapport.”
For a look at Drake and Adonis’ sweetest photos over the years, keep reading.
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Tender Loving Hair
Drake styled his son Adonis' hair in this August 2023 photo.
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Sip Sip Horray
The pair adorably twinned while watching a Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Clippers game in December 2022.
Baby Baller
The father-and-son duo hit the court to play basketball.
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Home Hangout
Drake and Adoni hung out at home in January 2022.
Let's Ride
In no time at all, Adonis will be riding without his training wheels!
Snack Break
Adonis showed off his love for the Los Angeles Lakers in a LeBron James jersey.
No. 1 Fan
Adonis say courtside at a Lakers game during the NBA playoffs.
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Cutest Chaperone Ever
Drake was in good company when Adonis joined him at the 2021 Billboard, where the rapper was honored as Artist of the Decade.
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Daddy's Little Helper
Adonis helped hold his dad's Artist of the Decade award during Drake's acceptance speech.
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He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
In April 2021, Adonis' mom Sophie Brussaux shared a photo of the little boy in his space-themed bedroom.
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"Best Photobomb Ever"
Sophie, an adult film star who retired from the industry to become a painter, posted a snapshot of Adonis with one of her works of art.
"Was trying to take a high res pic of my latest painting," she wrote on Instagram. "Best photobomb ever."
Family Time
In December 2020, Drake helped get his son ready for the day as his mom Sandi Graham observed the precious father-son moment.
Sweet Snuggles
The "In My Feelings" artist gently rested his head against his son's shoulder in this November 2020 photo.
Birthday Bliss
Drake celebrated Adonis' third birthday in style. As he wrote on Instagram in October 2020, "Young Stunna."
First Day of School
Drake made sure to snap a pic of Adonis' first day of school in September 2020, writing, "The World Is Yours kid."
Father's Day
Alongside this candid snap of a sleepy Adonis, Drake wrote on Instagram June 2020, "Happy Fathers Day to all the real g'z handling business."
Adonis' Debut
Drake shared the first photos of Adonis' face in March 2020. "I love and miss my beautiful family and friends and I can't wait for the joyful day when we are all able to reunite," he wrote. "Until then please keep your lights on."
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