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Another music couple is calling it quits.
On April 30, Kelis, who is seven months pregnant, filed for a divorce from husband Nas, citing irreconcilable differences.
"I can confirm that she has filed for divorce," a spokesperson for the 'Milkshake' singer told Vibe magazine.
Kelis has hired high-powered attorney Laura Wasser, who represented the likes of Britney Spears, Angelina Jolie and Stevie Wonder, and is seeking spousal support, child support and joint legal and physical custody of their unborn son, according to TMZ.
The Harlem-born songstress also believes she is in ownership of separate property and may amend the divorce proceedings accordingly.
The couple, who married in 2005, reportedly separated in April, just a few months after a very excited Nas told MTV that they were expecting their first child together.
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The Queens-born MC, who also has a 15-year-old daughter from a previous relationship with author Carmen Bryant, was even thinking about a contest to help name his baby boy. 
"I've been thinking about kinda putting something online: Choose his name, [where] you get a couple stacks for that. But we're thinking now," he said.
Kelis and Nas, who have collaborated musically on several songs, including Kelis' 'In Public,' met in 2002 at an MTV Video Music Awards after party thrown by Sean "Diddy" Combs. They dated for two years before tying the knot in a celebrity-studded ceremony in Atlanta on July 28, 2005.
Rumors of an impeding split have swirled for months.
Kelis' rep has asked the media "to respect her privacy during this very difficult time."
A rep for Nas was not available at press time.
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FILE - In this April 20, 2009 file photo, Rapper Nas attends a special screening of Sony Picture Classics' 'Tyson' on Monday, April 20, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 20: NAS attends Sony Pictures Classics' screening of "Tyson" at the AMC Loews 19th Street on April 20, 2009 in New York City, New York. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON - JANUARY 19: Rapper Nas performs at the "Yes We Will" BET Inauguration celebration at the BET studios on January 19, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON - JANUARY 19: Rapper Nas performs at the "Yes We Will" BET Inauguration celebration at the BET studios on January 19, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 27: Rapper Nas attends the album release party for Q-Tip's "The Renaissance" hosted by Target at the Bowery Hotel on October 27, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 17: Recording Artist Nas performs during the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards Rehearsals Day 2 at The Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on October 17, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 17: Recording Artist Nas performs during the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards Rehearsals Day 2 at The Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on October 17, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
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Nas performs the Smirnoff Experience at Capitale on October 7, 2008 in New York City..Smirnoff Experience New York - Show.Capitale.New York, NY United States.October 7, 2008.Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage.com..To license this image (55909515), contact WireImage.com
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Shay, Pharrell, Grandmaster Flash, Nas and Buckshot attend a press conference for the Smirnoff Experience at the Bowery Hotel on October 7, 2008 in New York City..Smirnoff Experience New York - Press Conference.Bowery Hotel.New York, NY United States.October 7, 2008.Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage.com..To license this image (55905647), contact WireImage.com
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Nas attends a press conference for the Smirnoff Experience at the Bowery Hotel on October 7, 2008 in New York City..Smirnoff Experience New York - Press Conference.Bowery Hotel.New York, NY United States.October 7, 2008.Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage.com..To license this image (55905509), contact WireImage.com
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By: Lorenzo on 5/05/2009 6:20PM
First and foremost, I'd like to say I believe that it's unfortunate when any lovely Black couple break up. I had heard of this brother several years ago, but only heard of his wife when she came out with "Bossy", Nas had caught my ears when he did a rap song to inspire "Young Black Children" to aspire to be like our former Black Kings and Queens. When I heard he came out with a CD titled the "N" word, I was very very disappointed. Our people have to come to realize, when we embrase the "N" word we are disrespecting our forefathers and foremothers that suffered before us under the guise of the "N" word. When we do not realize that for a Black person to embrase the "N" word is collectively detrimental to our well being, we disrespect our Ancestors that suffered here before us. A white person generally does not use the "N" word in public, for fear of possible repercussions, however a racist white man or white woman can say we may be fearful to use the "N" word, but we have them calling themselves the "N" word. I'm certain that our Ancestors would not approve of this. Come on Black people, Wake Up! Peace and much love to us all, and Nas, I hope that you and your Queen do patch things up, it will be much better for your unborn son. Power to our people. Brother Lorenzo
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By: Shanna on 5/05/2009 7:34PM
I dont think this is as much a Black issue as it is an age issue....Seems to me that almost 65% of marriages end in divorce, and why is that...False expectations going into the marriage in the first place, and too many people thinking marriage is a game that ends when your board....I'm sorry it doesnt work like that. 1) If you are the type of person who does not beleive in monogomy....dont get married....2) If you can't love a person's worst side...dont get married....because you will see just as much bad as good over the years....3) If you complain about stupid petty BS....please dont get married and for damn sure don't have kids.....As the child of divorced parents....some peope should just not be married...Just my two cents...but then again....I've been happily married to the same man for for 12 years and counting....and I'm only 31.....
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By: MsKdhone on 5/05/2009 7:59PM
Okay, so I guess u guys haven't read Nas' baby mama's book. Nas has been an a-hole for years. I'm not surprised at all, only that it took so long. With Kelis having such a strong personality, it was only a matter of time before she woke up.
And for those of you who don't know...Kelis had a name in the music biz before she hooked up w/ Nas. "I Hate You So Much Right Now!" was HUGE.
MsK
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By: tunyadb on 5/05/2009 9:00PM
Thank you for your truth about Kelis. She was in the music industry before she met Nas.
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By: Brother Mustafaa on 5/05/2009 10:17PM
Peace,
I am somewhat shocked. With so many people divorcing nowadays, it kind of makes one lose faith in the whole institution of marriage "death to you part" thing. I wonder are all these celebrity divorces due to the whole "Hollywood" culture or are they just marrying for superficial reasons? Either way, I wish the best for Nas and Kelis and most importantly their unborn son, who will need the love and support of both parents despite their feelings for each other.
What is going on with marriage in the black community?
Brother Mustafaa
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By: dasexiassmiamichic on 5/05/2009 10:25PM
i just want to know what the hell her race have to do with her decision of getting a divorce.. first of all a "real african woman" only reason why they are like that because in the villages they had/have now, no rights or power over there life.. a white woman can leave and have 13 kids the ppls say oh she did the right thing but this young black lady getting out of her relationship not trying to raise her unborn child in a unhealthy environment with a man she probably is not in love with anymore... she not trying harder enough..... i see it like this if you put ur woman first and treat her good she will stay with u 4 eva if not she will come back and admit she was wrong now thats a real african woman.. if u dont think that well u r not a man; u are looking for a lap dog.. which african american women are not ....
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By: AV on 5/05/2009 11:39PM
Two sides to every story--then there's the truth~~I've always like NAS and just hope he's happy. Oh yeah...her too~
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By: AV on 5/05/2009 11:41PM
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By: Nicci C. on 5/06/2009 12:13AM
Kelis is just pregnat nd on an emotional rollercoaster. I think that she and Nas need to take a break and after the baby, they may works something out. Their son's name should be Kamari Hasaan. My son's wife is having a girl.
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By: Jimi Brown on 5/06/2009 12:33AM
they wear clothing that says N***** on it and wonder why rascism still exists.
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