Drake’s representative is shutting down speculation that the rapper is the father of Keshia Chanté’s baby after the Canadian singer revealed she is expecting a son.
Chanté announced that she is seven months pregnant and shared details about her unnamed partner, including a reference to his musical background. The comments quickly fueled online theories connecting the pregnancy to Drake, her longtime friend and fellow Toronto music star.
A representative for Drake responded directly to the speculation, telling E! News that the claim was false.
How the paternity rumor started
Chanté’s pregnancy announcement generated excitement among fans, but her decision to keep her partner’s identity private created room for speculation. Because she and Drake have known each other for years and have been linked in public conversation throughout their careers, some social media users began suggesting he might be the father.
The theory spread despite the absence of evidence confirming it. Drake’s team has now issued an unambiguous denial, separating the rapper from the pregnancy story.
Chanté has said her partner was the one who initially raised the idea of starting a family. She has not publicly identified him, and that choice remains hers even as online interest continues.
Drake and Chanté have a long history
The two Canadian artists have known each other since before Drake became one of the world’s biggest rappers. Their history has often been revisited by fans, especially when either artist discusses their early years in Toronto’s music scene.
That familiarity likely helped the rumor gain traction, but a longstanding friendship is not evidence of paternity. The direct response from Drake’s representative is the clearest verified information available about his connection to the pregnancy.
The situation also illustrates how quickly celebrity speculation can become framed as news when a public figure chooses to keep part of a personal announcement private.
Chanté is preparing for motherhood
The confirmed story is Chanté’s pregnancy and her excitement about welcoming a baby boy. Her announcement marks a major personal milestone for the singer and television personality.
As she prepares for the arrival, the identity of her partner remains private. Unless Chanté chooses to reveal more, speculation about the father should not be treated as fact.
For Drake, his representative’s response is straightforward: the online claim linking him to the pregnancy is not true. That denial closes the factual gap even if social media discussion continues.