Nas to Kelis: Pay Your Own Damn Way

NASNas, one of the biggest and richest rappers around, does not want to pay his estranged, pregnant wife, Kelis, a penny in spousal support.

Kelis filed for divorce April 30. She's weeks from giving birth and unable to work, but no matter to Nas -- he's filed his response to the divorce, asking the judge to deny her the spousal support she's seeking. For bad measure, he also wants her to pay her own lawyer's fees.

Nas and Kelis both want joint custody of their unborn child.

Kelis cites "irreconcilable differences" for the divorce, but we're told she believes he was cheating on her and that's what buzz-killed the marriage.

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16. typical piece of trash rapper. this moron mkes millions and wont help his wife and unborn child.

Posted at 2:39PM on May 20th 2009 by Todd Lee

17. The judge will order him to pay 60% of his net income.

The dudes not to bright getting married in the USA to a strong, independent woman. You'll pay. And in five years when you make $25k a year and all but forgotten the government will throw you in jail for being a deatbeat. no government bailout for you

Posted at 2:40PM on May 20th 2009 by terri

18. OKAY DUMB #2 WHO MADE THAT COMMENT ABOUT ABORTION ....SHE IS WEEKS AWAY FROM GIVING BIRTH .BUTT HEAD

Posted at 2:43PM on May 20th 2009 by antoinette

19. Pay up sucker. American Men are stupid. Ha Ha. 18 years of tax free income for her.

Posted at 2:43PM on May 20th 2009 by Nancy

20. nas felt disrespected because of a sex tape she's in. It says nothing about him not wanting to pay child support as one comment stated. You want a divorce, okay, pay for ypur own attorney since you filed for it.

Posted at 2:43PM on May 20th 2009 by Brandon

21. guy's gonna pay for 18 years, and it's probility not his baby.

Posted at 2:45PM on May 20th 2009 by Nancy

22. Thank you Duvy. And to answer your question, no; most people do not read the words under or above each of the pretty pictures.

I don't even need to read the court documents submitted by both sides to know how this will work out. Nas, being a man, will get hosed no matter what. Nas will most likely NOT have to pay spousal support (read: lazy wife post marriage money) given the amount of time they were married. He will however wind up spending a ridiculous sum each month for Child Support payments until the child is 18yo. A conservative estimate would be $3k-$5k per month...although we all know that could go WAY higher.

Posted at 2:46PM on May 20th 2009 by Sono

23. There are Safe Harbor laws. she could throw the baby in the garbage, and not spend a day in jail. it's almost like abortion

Posted at 2:47PM on May 20th 2009 by hot chick that needs child suppot

24. HEY MR. JACKA......YOUR NAME SUCKS PINKFLOYD IT SHOULD BE PUNKFLOYD

Posted at 2:50PM on May 20th 2009 by antoinette

25. The real reason behind the divorce is that Kelis made a sex tape with another rapper while married to Nas. Nas confronted her about it so she filed for divorce to beat him to the punch and draw public speculation that HE did something wrong.

Posted at 4:17PM on May 20th 2009 by Forgetabito

26. People these two were MARRIED when she got pregnant. I doubt there is any married pregnant woman out there that has enough courage to leave her husband when she is about to give birth unless its INFEDELITY. If I were her I would hire a private detective and get more $. It must be nice for all the closet racists to come onto this website and show your true colors!

Posted at 3:03PM on May 20th 2009 by Willamina

27. nas betta o.j. that bitch quick fast

Posted at 3:03PM on May 20th 2009 by popopi

28. She take my money, when I'm in need
Yeah she's a triflin' friend indeed
Oh she's a gold digger way over time
That digs on me

Posted at 3:07PM on May 20th 2009 by Kanye

29. Marriage means zero - can you say unilateral (one decides) and no-fault (for no reason)

WOuld she have divorced him if did not get all the money?

Posted at 3:18PM on May 20th 2009 by Jamie

30. Here me roar. I'm strong, independent women. Now give me your money!!!!!

Posted at 3:12PM on May 20th 2009 by Terri

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