Keshia Chanté has put an end to speculation linking Drake to her pregnancy, confirming that the rapper is not the father of her unborn child.
The Canadian singer and television personality addressed the rumors during an interview with Toronto news outlet CP24 after announcing her pregnancy without publicly identifying her baby’s father. The announcement quickly prompted online theories connecting her to Drake, her longtime friend and fellow Toronto native.
“He is not the dad,” Chanté said during the interview. “We were talking about it yesterday, like, ‘Why is this happening?’ I don’t know. But no, he’s not the dad.”
Chanté explained that she and Drake had discussed the speculation as it circulated online. Her comments made clear that their friendship should not be mistaken for a romantic relationship or evidence of paternity.
The rumors gained traction partly because of their history together. Drake previously described Chanté as his “first girlfriend” during their teenage years in Toronto, a detail that resurfaced after she shared her pregnancy news.
With Chanté keeping her partner’s identity private, social media users began speculating about who the father might be. The claims also prompted representatives for Drake to deny that he was involved in the pregnancy, according to the supplied report.
Although Chanté has ruled out Drake, she has shared a few details about the man she is expecting a child with. She described her partner as someone she loves “dearly” and said he is a public figure who works in the music industry.
She also expressed excitement about welcoming her son, describing her hopes for his future.
“I’m excited to see my son be this little musical, magical person,” she said.
Chanté rose to prominence in the early 2000s and earned recognition as a Juno Award-winning artist before building a career in broadcasting. Her pregnancy marks a new chapter in her personal life, although she has chosen not to reveal her partner’s name publicly.
For now, Chanté has clarified the one detail that generated the most speculation: Drake is not the father of her baby. The identity of her partner remains private, leaving fans with confirmation about who the father is not, rather than a public introduction to who he is.
