Kelis calls single motherhood “hard” yet “awesome”

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In an interview with the UK’s Guardian, 31-year-old singer Kelis, mom to 14-month-old Knight with ex Nas, opened up about raising her son on her own.

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She said: “…it’s hard being a working, single mother.” But she quickly added that “on the flipside… it’s awesome, too.”

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She explained that she doesn’t have to worry about anyone’s opinion but her own: “It’s only your influence and your ideas.”

Kelis added, “I’m raising Knight how I think he should be raised. He’s a great baby.”

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1 Comment »

  1. Timmy said,

    September 22, 2010 @ 8:17 am

    Who cares? Let Kelis be a single mother , she’s doing a great job so far. Post a “Real” topic… 70% of black women are single mothers and they don’t complain, why target Kelis?

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