Drake’s Rep Responds to Rumors He and Keshia Chanté Are Expecting a Child
Drake’s name was pulled into a wave of online speculation after his former girlfriend Keshia Chanté revealed that she is seven months pregnant with her first child.
The Canadian singer and television personality announced the pregnancy on October 6, sharing that she is expecting a baby boy. She did not publicly identify the child’s father, but that quickly led some fans online to speculate about whether Drake could be involved.
Drake’s representative has now shut down the rumor.
Drake Is Not the Father of Keshia Chanté’s Baby
A representative for Drake has denied reports and social-media speculation suggesting that the rapper is the father of Chanté’s unborn child.
The clarification comes after Chanté’s pregnancy announcement sent fans back to her long history with Drake.
The pair dated when they were teenagers, making Chanté one of the earliest romantic relationships associated with the rapper before he became one of the biggest names in music.
Drake himself has previously spoken warmly about their relationship.
During his 2022 OVO Fest performance, he brought Chanté on stage and referred to her as his “first girlfriend,” while expressing his love for her.
That history was enough for her pregnancy announcement to immediately trigger speculation among Drake’s fanbase.
Keshia Chanté Is Expecting a Baby Boy
Chanté confirmed that she is expecting a son and revealed that she is already seven months into her pregnancy.
The announcement marked a major personal moment for the singer, who has largely kept her private life away from the spotlight.
She has not publicly named the father of her child.
Instead, the focus of her announcement was on becoming a mother and preparing for the arrival of her baby boy.
Why Drake’s Name Entered the Conversation
The speculation largely stems from the pair’s history rather than any confirmed connection between Drake and Chanté’s pregnancy.
Drake and Chanté have known each other since their teenage years, and their relationship has remained part of the rapper’s personal history throughout his career.
Because of that connection, Chanté’s pregnancy announcement quickly became a topic of discussion among Drake fans.
However, there is no confirmation that Drake is the father, and his representative has directly denied the claim.
Drake and Keshia Chanté’s History Goes Back Years
Before Drake became a global superstar, he was known in Toronto as Aubrey Graham, an aspiring actor and musician.
Chanté was also building her career in Canada’s entertainment industry, and the two dated during their teenage years.
Their relationship eventually ended, but they have continued to cross paths publicly over the years.
Drake’s OVO Fest appearance in 2022 was one of the clearest recent examples of their relationship remaining cordial, with the rapper publicly acknowledging Chanté as his first girlfriend.
That history makes the latest rumor understandable from a fan perspective — but it doesn’t make the speculation true.
Drake’s Rep Has Settled the Rumor
For now, the situation is straightforward: Keshia Chanté is pregnant with her first child, but Drake is not the father, according to his representative.
Chanté has chosen not to publicly reveal the identity of her child’s father, while Drake’s camp has moved quickly to distance the rapper from the speculation.
The story is another example of how quickly celebrity relationships from the past can resurface when major personal news breaks.
Updated October 7, 2026.
