Kelis wants $20k worth of baby supplies from estranged husband Nas

Singer Kelis, 29, is due to give birth later this month to her first child with estranged husband Nas. Kelis has some hit singles under her belt, including “Milkshake,” and seems like she should be ok financially, but she claims through a lawyer that she’s broke and depends on whatever Nas gives her. Nas, 35, is a successful rapper and is swimming in dough but allegedly refuses to pay Kelis, who filed for divorce in April, a dime. He filed a motion with the court in May to deny Kelis spousal support. Many of you pointed out in the comments that he didn’t specifically object to child support, but doesn’t feel he should pay spousal support.

Now Kelis is ramping up the court battle ahead of the birth of their child. She is asking for spousal support, child support, birthing expenses, money for a nurse, and $20k in baby goods. I was with her until she threw in the $20k for a stroller and baby accessories. Can’t she have a baby shower and get some of that stuff as gifts? She doesn’t need designer stuff for a little baby. Kelis goes on to say that she’s used to living an expensive lifestyle and should be able to continue to squander money once her child is born:

Kelis 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.”

Her 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.

[From TMZ]

So Kelis admits in her court documents that she has all that jewelry, but still says she’s broke. It doesn’t seem to occur to her to sell her diamonds and high end watches to make ends meet until her ex coughs up some support. She has a single bracelet that’s worth $190,000. Most people don’t see that type of money in years. Nas should absolutely support his child and help ensure that his baby is cared for, but to ask for $20,000 worth of baby goods and to say she’s entitled to it is over the top. No wonder Kelis is broke if she spends money like that.

Nas and Kelis are shown on 2/10/08 and 8/21/06. Credit: PRPhotos

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