Kelis: Nas Left Me High and Dry

Kelis and NasKelis claims estranged hubby Nas has left her high and dry ... not offering her a penny in the wake of her impending birth ... and she says she's broke -- "I have run out of money."

Kelis filed legal papers claiming Nas isn't paying her support, pre-natal expenses -- nothing, even though she claims he is filthy rich.

Kelis is asking the judge to order Nas to pay spousal support, child support, all pregnancy-related expenses, and one-half of all medical expenses after the child is born. She also wants $3,500 for the baby nurse after the child's birth, and $20,000 for strollers, cribs and other baby supplies.

Kelis says, "My survival is based on [Nas'] will at this time. If he does not want to pay for an expense, it does not get paid." The couple was married in 2003. The baby is due this month.

Kelis says she's entitled to maintain the lifestyle to which she became accustomed during their marriage -- they have five homes, fly first class, go to fancy restaurants, and on and on. Most interesting -- "There were many expensive pieces [of jewelry] such as a princess-cut diamond tennis bracelet that was recently appraised for $190,000. My engagement ring is an approximately nine-carat cushion-cut diamond solitaire. I have numerous watches...such as Cartier, Rolex, Frank Muller and Chopard."

Nas and KelisHer lawyer, disso-queen Laura Wasser, says in a separate declaration she's asked Nas to ante up some $$$ for Kelis and the unborn baby but he hasn't responded.



Tags: divorce, kelis, nas, pre-nup, prenup, spousal support, SpousalSupport

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61. NAS SHOULD JUST PAY CHILD SUPPORT AND NOTHIN ELSE AS FOR KELIS GO BACK TO SINGING OR WHATEVER AND MAKE YA OWN MONEY SO THAT BOTH OF YALL CAN TAKE CARE YALL SON...

Posted at 8:49PM on Jun 15th 2009 by KEEYSHAJ50

62. I think Nas' behavior has been deplorable, but she sounds like a stone cold gold digger. Baby nurse? Clearly she doesn't have a freakin job and doesn't plan on getting one so what the hell does she need a baby nurse for? She sounds as crazy as her estranged husband now. Nas thought he was getting an industry chick with her own money and instead he wound up with a leech. Beyonce she is not. Jay-Z wins again. Poor thang.

Posted at 8:52PM on Jun 15th 2009 by Now what now?

63. Isn't Kelis a star on her own? Or is this not the same artist I am thinking of?

Posted at 8:54PM on Jun 15th 2009 by --

64. Idiotism folks, just plain idiotism. What the hell is "elievate" anyway?

Posted at 8:57PM on Jun 15th 2009 by Cletus Mckissmyass

65. Who are these people?

Seriously - who are they?

Posted at 9:34PM on Jun 15th 2009 by Tango

66. She got some nerve. Yes I do agree that he should give her some support especially for the child. But for her to sit up here in this bad economy talking about he needs to continue to pay for the lifestyle she's accustomed to is just ridiculous. You're a singer!!! Get your ass back in the studio and make your own money!

Posted at 9:35PM on Jun 15th 2009 by T

67. Her jewelry is worth more than me and she won't give that up to pay for her child? What kind of parent is she? Nas should pay for the child, of course, but she made her own money during the marriage and if she blew it, then she has only herself to thank. You want to leach off him, stay married. You want to go off on your own, GET A JOB like the rest of us.

Posted at 3:33PM on Jun 16th 2009 by Heather

68. I love all the wannabes posting as if they're down with the couple and probably ran into them once in a club. This woman is an embarrassment. She needs to get a job. If not, once she bleeds him dry with her greed ($20,000 for baby stuff??!?!?!!?), then the award should be adjusted to THAT lifestyle.

Posted at 3:33PM on Jun 16th 2009 by Gjo

69. WHERE HER MILKSHAKE AT? THAT WHAT I THOUGHT.....SHE NEEDS TO SHAKE IT DOWN TO THAT MAILBOX AND WAIT FOR HER G.I.C. CHECK.

Posted at 11:24PM on Jun 15th 2009 by SHE HAVING BABIES SHE CAYNT PAY FO SHHHHHHH

70. I just don't understand here, What happened to the money Kelis made as an artist? I believe she needs help but dammmnnn...... she starts begging even before having a mans baby. Gal you're real hood.

Posted at 12:20AM on Jun 16th 2009 by DisChesticles

71. I have waited for this day, ever since she slapped a cop in Florida and called him nasty racial names, soon she will be on the street sucking weiners for grocery money, I hope Nas doesn't give her a penny!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 11:47AM on Jun 16th 2009 by concrete-sox

72. She ain't entitled to a damn thing. WTF you think she does that she deserves this dude's money? He's rich, she don't cook, she don't clean, she don't do a damn thing but sit there and look pretty. Her dumbass should've known ish don't last forever. Hell I would leave her broke as hell 2. Give her a mil and tell her to get the f*** on.

The way I see it, She needs to get her own money, women in general need to stop leeching off of men. It makes me sick to see some broad wanna take some dude's money because he tells her to gtfo. Why the hell America thinks that these broads deserve these rich dudes money because they were with them? It shouldn't even be like. And GTFO with I'm entitled 2 ish, and that i'm accustomed to ish. Whoever made that one up deserves to be shot, she ain't earning that money, she don't work, she ain't doing a got damn thing to deserve that money. All she does is sit there and look pretty.

Posted at 2:50AM on Jun 16th 2009 by HelloHello

73. honestly, people always hate on golddiggers. but if it weren't for men who allow that behavior, it's going to continue. there are plenty of men who don't mind providing for women, especially if they have the money. the problem is that these guys tend to pick the women who love spending their money and are ridiculously materialistic and selfish. this system works well, until sh-t hits the fan and the relationship ends. the women keep the materialistic, entitled attitude throughout the divorce proceedings and the guys wonder why they can't catch a break. hello!! maybe you should've picked a girl with her act together instead of a pretty face who wants to leech off of people. i don't care. men do it to themselves, and i don't feel sorry for them one bit.

Posted at 4:13AM on Jun 16th 2009 by Sandy

74. Kelis MUST be "QUAZY" (yup) I spelled it just like that!! The relationship is over. Move on! Im sure NAS will provide for his child and make sure he/she has the essentials, But MOM should have been banking instead of splurging! That past lifestyle is just that. PAST! Nuff said.

Posted at 10:46AM on Jun 16th 2009 by Leatherneck

75. # 27, Kelis isn't a "single pregnant female" she is still MARRIED and going through a divorce, so no she won't qualify for welfare. Nor does she need to! Girlfriend is smart and filed for divorce in Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA (Community Property state) so she is going to walk out of that courtroom with half of what they accumulated together in those 6 years of marriage. So Mr. Nas is going to pay! Not of question of "if" but "when".

More importantly, a lesson to be learned here for black women, in particular, that have a 75% babies out of wedlock rate- GET MARRIED BEFORE YOU HAVE A BABY! Ideally get pregnant after you are married, too! Even if your husband is broke, the divorce process enforces the law.. custody, alimony etc. if you aren't married they only enforce parental rights, child support but no alimony, community property etc. It's NOT just a piece of paper people !

Posted at 12:40PM on Jun 16th 2009 by M

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