On a sunny afternoon in Soho last Saturday, Kelis and her brand new baby Knight Jones made an appearance at a roof top party to wish a record industry friend a happy birthday. She’s been trying to keep the paps away from Knight, but Kelis proudly showed him off to her friends at the very private industry event. And TheYBF.com has the FIRST exclusive photo of Nas and Kelis’ new bundle of joy.
We’re told Kelis snacked on salad and hummus and doted on little Knight until early evening. A source at the party tells TheYBF.com:
“It was really sweet to see the mommy-son duo rock out together.”
We’ve been itching to see this barely a month old bundle of hip-hop royalty. You saw it here FIRST!
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:26 AM
He’s so damn cute!
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:26 AM
Awwww!! Kelis looks so happy :-) Where’s the sorry Dad
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:27 AM
Too cute! BABY KNIGHT!!!
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:27 AM
Precious bundle of joy!!!!
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:28 AM
aweeeeeeeeeeeeeee he’s a cutie
FIRST?!
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:28 AM
Look’s like a Louis Vuitton onesy!!!
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:29 AM
Must be nice to be able to buy Loius V onesies! He’s a cutie. Congrats to them both.
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:30 AM
Awww he’s precious! She looks so happy.
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:30 AM
Cute kid. Those hands are monstrous. She stays outdoors with this child though. Stay inside for a bit Kelis geez
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:31 AM
Love newborn babies …. there so innocent …
What up the color Kelis
It a wonder her hair aint on the floor with all that color!
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:33 AM
Oh so thats what Kelis is doing with all of Nas’ money! Does the baby really need an LV onesie!? Come on Kelis…get it together!! Ok enough venting…Knight is a little cutie…cant really see with that THEYBF stamp all over it…looving his name too, wonder what the middle is!?
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:33 AM
Lol @ Tasha watermarking the hell outta that photo. All over his face. Tryna make sure she get credit for this “exclusive” I ain’t mad girl.
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:34 AM
Awww. I cannot wait until he gets older. I can see he’s going to be a little rock star like Maddox. With the mohawk and skater outfits. She’s that type of person, so it looks like little knight may be like her. Nas needs his behind kicked.
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:34 AM
he’s adorable!! everytime i see a baby i wanna have another…this pic needs sounds and smells…i need him to cry and poop…that gets me over that baby thing very quickly! LOL
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:34 AM
Aww he’s so cute. Wish I could see his eyes. She looks happy and glowing.. Wonder if Nas visits often?
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:35 AM
wow! kelis is really persistent on takin this baby everywhere she go. he should be at home restin!
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:35 AM
Awww he is too precious..love it. She looks so happy!!
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:36 AM
Blackdiamondthemodel
OnAug 19, 2009 at 11:31 am | Reply |
Love newborn babies …. there so innocent …
What up the color Kelis
It a wonder her hair aint on the floor with all that color!
due to the crazy colors..i assume she uses manic panic on her hair…its semi-perm…so thats prolly also why she is still managing to have hair :)
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:39 AM
Damn, that baby has got to have one hell of an immune system. Do she and Knight ever stay inside?
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:39 AM
@Lady well if his Dad can wear LV why cant the child.. I’ll dress in the cheapest clothes if I had to too make my child shine.. Why shouldnt the baby live and dress as lavishly as his parent. SMH. besides b4 they divorced Nas was spending 80k a month on showering her with girl and luxury and it wasnt a problem than. SMH
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:39 AM
@Lady well if his Dad can wear LV why cant the child.. I’ll dress in the cheapest clothes if I had to too make my child shine.. Why shouldnt the baby live and dress as lavishly as his parent. SMH. besides b4 they divorced Nas was spending 80k a month on showering her with gifts and luxury and it wasnt a problem than. SMH
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:41 AM
Awe he’s cute. BUT WHY DOES SHE ALWAYS HAVE THAT NEWBORN OUT ON THE STREETS OF NY!!!!!???
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:42 AM
She holding Knight like he’s a purse
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:42 AM
Yeah Gwen Stefani’s son is ADORABLE!!!
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:45 AM
Gwen’s son name is Kingston forgot to add that. He does that rocker look.
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:49 AM
Why does Nas need his ass kicked he is taking care of his child? I’m pretty sure he sees him too…they do have joint custody! Knight has some huge hands for a baby!
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:52 AM
maddox is angelina’s son…
Wed, August 19, 2009 11:56 AM
Why does she have this baby out like this again? He is too small for that! Give him some time!
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:01 PM
AWW!!! HE’S SOO ADORABLE!! I AGREE HE’S GONNA BE A LIL TREND SETTER LIKE KINGSTON & MADDOX WHEN HE GROWS UP!
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:02 PM
the baby is fine…its her that could be risking her healing. this could be very telling for the future, however…i already see what is coming in like 3-5 years!
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:05 PM
I know. That’s why I named Gwen’s son. She dresses him that way. Yeah Maddox is the ONLY one that looks decent out of her herd of children
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:12 PM
uh, wendy was talking about that yesterday. cause madonna’s daughters hair stays done (very nicely i might add) while z’s hair? will likely to not exist by her teen years due to no one knowing what to do with it and not using all that damn money to bring someone in!!
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:12 PM
What a sweet baby! Congrats Nas & Kelis!
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:12 PM
Stop trying to give this baby a rock star personality already…he is a baby! Gwen and Angelina are on a entire different level than Kelis! Just because Kelis wears multi-color hair does not mean Knight will follow in her foot steps! Knight is a cute little bundle by the way!
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:16 PM
stop all the rock star madness
OnAug 19, 2009 at 12:12 pm | Reply |
Stop trying to give this baby a rock star personality already…he is a baby! Gwen and Angelina are on a entire different level than Kelis! Just because Kelis wears multi-color hair does not mean Knight will follow in her foot steps! Knight is a cute little bundle by the way!
well, actually…i think they mean in the way she will dress him…and, for at least the first 5 yrs of his life she will dress him in her style. so i think thats what is meant…and very likely correct. you dress your kids in your style until they are old enough to develop one of their own
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:18 PM
One picture of Knight sleeping and people are acting like he looks like a rocker already…SMDH! This is a baby…his looks are still changing from day to day and people are trying put labels on him already!
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:20 PM
Can’t tell who he looks like yet…cute none the less =o)
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:34 PM
Knight does not look like neither one of his parents but he is cute! Congrats Nas and Kelis!
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:38 PM
It seems Kelis is in need of a lot of attention. What really is the purpose of having a newly born baby @ a industry function, really Kelis.
Note to Kelis , you will get ur time to shine and get back to music.
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:39 PM
OMG!! Yess! She can at least comb through the little girl’s hair. Nothing wrong with her rocking a fro or the wild look, but it is never tamed. Black people hair can easily get matted up. She needs to do something because Zahara is to gorgeous to walk around the streets looking like who shot John!
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:40 PM
damn tasha, you couldn’t put that shit at the top of the picture. how we suppose to see his face? i GUESS he’e cute. i don’t know though, cuz somethings in the way. but i do see kelis’ big ass hands and oh that hair. that’s what you should have put ur watermark on.
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:42 PM
Awwww cute kid! He looks like Nas & Kelis mixed together. He definitely has Nas’ nose and Kelis’ mouth and Kelis’ amazing hair! WOW! He’s not even a month old and he has alot of hair. I’ve seen little baby girls that didn’t have that much hair lol.
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:45 PM
awwww baby KNIGHT is precious.. but DAMMN TasHa did you have to YBF stamp this pic like that..??
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:51 PM
What a cutie and he’s a big baby. Very sweet. Kelis looks very confident as a new mom and the baby looks healthy and comfortable. Good for the two of them.
Wed, August 19, 2009 12:53 PM
Look at that kids hands!!!!! Wow!!! big paws for a newborn……It was really hot and muggy in the city this weekend, she really shouldn’t have that new baby out in that weather so early in his young life :-< Seriously
Wed, August 19, 2009 1:09 PM
amazing.
I see the same admiral gaze a mother gives their child everytime.
I can’t wait to someday experience that feeling and give some little bundle of joy of my own the same look.
Wed, August 19, 2009 1:13 PM
REALLY WHO BRINGS A BABY TO AN INDUSTRY BIRTHDAY PARY? THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A GREAT TIME TO USE THE NANNY THAT NAS IS PAYING FOR! CUTE BABY!
Wed, August 19, 2009 1:26 PM
How beautiful is he? awwww. Those hands are huge lol He looks like Nas to me. I don’t see Kelis in his face at all. She’s got the glassy eyed first time mommy look too.
Dang, you can’t even show off your baby to friends with out it ending up on a blog lol. And people want that life? She was doing a good job of keeping him covered up. Wonder who leaked it? grimey asses lol
Wed, August 19, 2009 1:32 PM
to show off their bundle of joy of course. Im sure that many people at that party gave some gifts to her baby shower.
Wed, August 19, 2009 1:36 PM
@ Nancy. You don’t take your children to your friends birthday parties? lol Her friends just happen to be industry people. It appears to be a roof top day time bar-b-q. There’s a kiddie pool in the back so there’s obviously other kids there. It’s not like they’re in a club lol.
He’s adorable. Babies are usually weird looking until around 3-5 months, but he’s actually really cute. Congrats to Kelis and Nas on a healthy baby.
Wed, August 19, 2009 1:38 PM
They could come to your home if you know them well enough to give you gifts! It does not look like anyone is at the party but the two people sitting in the corner!
Wed, August 19, 2009 1:42 PM
Please…the pool does not even have water in it! No kids seen in this pic either!
Wed, August 19, 2009 1:47 PM
I hope baby Knight takes them big ole hands and slaps the SHIT out of his momma! Sike nah!! J/K LOL!
Anyway, all babies are cute when they are at that stage. Love their baby breath and tiny feet. Hope he takes after Nas in the looks dept.
Wed, August 19, 2009 1:51 PM
now if she used a nanny or left the kid at home, this thread would have blown up. . .so save with the “why she didn’t use a nanny” crap
Wed, August 19, 2009 1:56 PM
Knight looks like his dad…NAS!!! He is a cutey like his dad too! Knight looks like Nas Illmatic baby picture! Congrats Nas and Kelis!
Wed, August 19, 2009 1:57 PM
I hope Kelis said it was okay to post this picture of her baby. If not, this is straight VIOLATION!!!!!!
Wed, August 19, 2009 2:08 PM
I don’t think the thread would have blown-up…with a post just about Kelis going to a party1 When has a Kelis thread ever blown up! LOL! But if you request a nanny to be paid for why not use the nanny for a situation like this especially if you don’t want your baby being photo’d! Let’s face it this thread only has the amount of comments because of Knight…we wanted to see him!
Wed, August 19, 2009 2:20 PM
So she should never take out her baby if she doesn’t want him photo’d? what kind of sense does that make.lol She’s at a private residence. Why can’t she take her kid to see her friends? I’m sure her nanny gets use when it’s neccessary. Shit, the nanny was probably there and snacking on hummus too lol.
Wed, August 19, 2009 2:31 PM
Awwwwwwww…..*tear*
Wed, August 19, 2009 2:50 PM
Go Natasha! Work it girl! Take that J** D**** TV tryna front on some stroller pics! The YBF has pics of the preciousness that is Mr. Knight Jones, step ya game up!
Wed, August 19, 2009 2:56 PM
Knight is a precious bundle of joy…and Kelis looks proud as hell where the Daddy at?
Wed, August 19, 2009 3:17 PM
Wed, August 19, 2009 3:22 PM
it makes me so sad, when parents bring out new born babies. I mean seriously that baby could get sick so easily.
Wed, August 19, 2009 4:34 PM
LMFAO! I agree! You people care too much about a situation that doesn’t pertains to any of us. Do any of you people have lives lol? Get over it already! She know whats best for her, so who are you people to say “she gotta do this, she gotta do that.” Kelis is a grown ass woman.
Wed, August 19, 2009 4:56 PM
Baby need time to be out? Babies are meant to be “out”, why should they be couped up in some swing or carseat all damn day?
Wed, August 19, 2009 5:04 PM
Uh.. it’s August. I could see if it was dead in the middle of December, but its warm enough for a baby almost a month old to be outside. Infants have a better chance of getting sick being cooped up vs. being outside in the fresh air.
Wed, August 19, 2009 5:12 PM
aww he’s so cute..
ke ke looks happy
Wed, August 19, 2009 5:21 PM
She is so in love with that baby. So sweet!!!!!!!!!
Wed, August 19, 2009 5:32 PM
@Lady-Speak Mama! I was thinking the exact same thing…LV onesie….for what? Oh my bad…she’s in the industry ’somewhat’ and heaven forbid the baby be seen in a cute onesie without some namebrand plastered on it. Please! Grow Up!
@Lavender- It’s not EVEN about why shouldn’t HE wear it if his daddy wears it BS…it’s more about the fact that he will likely wear this once, twice…maybe, before he outgrows it…what a waste.
She could be putting the unnecessary money she’s spending on designer this and designer that for a growing baby into an IRA or Savings Account for Knight. OMG why save money????????
Wed, August 19, 2009 5:38 PM
She must be very proud, adourable!
Wed, August 19, 2009 5:50 PM
He is so adorable! :)
Wed, August 19, 2009 6:18 PM
cute baby…but SMH at her “friends” leaking the pic against her will…and whats with the attack on Nas? He has been proud & happy about this baby since his conception…people need to stop dogging him just b/c of the divorce…he deserves his baby just as much as the mother does.
Good luck to both (well all 3 of them) and hopefully mommy & daddy can put hard feelings aside & take care of this baby together…he deserves 2 loving parents…and unlike some kids, its clear that he has that…now they just need to work together for his sake & stop being so damn spiteful.
I do agree that it is a bit strange to take a newborn to a party…c’mon now…
Wed, August 19, 2009 6:22 PM
I’m not even gonna waste my time and argue back and forth on a blog because no matter what you say people are gonna say some dumb shit. SO WHAT the baby has on a Luis onesie! Do yall ay that shit when these other celebs of different races spend thousands of dollars on their children?!! Oh because it’s Kelis yall have shit to say! Maybe the onesie was a gift??? Yall kill me! Now if the baby was at the party looking plain & ish, yall would be saying “With all that money she has that’s all she has him wearing?!” GTFOH! Yall need to get a damn LIFE! Worry about what YOU & YOUR family are doing & not trying to tell a celeb what they should be doing!
Wed, August 19, 2009 6:51 PM
lol, but you too are commenting on here as well & you seem to be quite worked up…all while telling other people to get a life. hmmm.
Wed, August 19, 2009 7:17 PM
Lol I’m not even gonna waste my time. You are right.
Wed, August 19, 2009 7:31 PM
The watermark should have been over Kelis’ face and not Knight’s face. But he looks precious.
Wed, August 19, 2009 7:49 PM
How does anyone know that Kelis bought the onesie? It could have been a gift. I honestly don’t see Kelis buying something this tacky and ghetto. She’s never comes across as a slave to designer labels to me. Some people are woefully obtuse. Do you really think one LV onesie is going impact him having money to go to Princeton? I think not. Are people really clinging to these ridiculous old wives tales of staying in the house until the baby is 3 years old? Yes, I exaggerate. I’ll hate to see the posts when Kelis is spotted without the baby or, horrors, with the baby and a nanny in tow. Then she’ll be charged with “ackin’ White”.
Wed, August 19, 2009 10:16 PM
I vote Kelis mother of the year # 2 under my mother
Thu, August 20, 2009 10:47 AM
if she left the baby at home all the time ya’ll would say she never takes her baby with her! smh! at the dumb comment!
Thu, August 20, 2009 12:35 PM
Why must “our” people be so damn ignorant. Unless you’re a pediatric physcian stfu!
According to Children’s Hospital – University of Michigan
“Taking Your Baby Outdoors”
“You can take your baby outdoors at any age. You already took your baby outside when you left the hospital, and you will be going outside again when you take him or her for the two-day or two-week checkup.”
Thu, August 20, 2009 2:13 PM
I love the look of love on Kelis’ face, just pure love & adoration for her baby. Congrats to the Joneses.
Thu, August 20, 2009 3:18 PM
awww;; knight is sooo precious;; he has indeed come out to be a handsome bundle of joy.
Thu, August 20, 2009 6:22 PM
I just had DE JA VU, that baby has the same shaped head as the tall dude with the baldy that was choppin Ke Ke down in Hollyweird. And you see the size of his hands ? His daddy is certainly over 6ft tall. DNA Nas clear your name
Fri, August 21, 2009 9:20 AM
He is so cute!!! Congrats Kelis :) She looks like such a happy mommy. Especially when talking about him in her tweets!!!
Fri, August 21, 2009 10:03 AM
the little bundle is very handsome, and Kelis did a great job bringing him into this world, now the hard part begins..But as a mother know and understand that yes your man may have done some sh*t to you, don’t make your son a victim of it. As a mom and ex-wife it can be hard to keep balance but you are a strong woman and remember “Your Bossy!”
Fri, August 21, 2009 4:39 PM
he’s a cutie pie. Big ol chunky baby too. Kelis has the proud mama look already. cuteness. and LV doesn’t even make baby apparel. If you see anyone with any it’s fake. but that layette doesn’t even look like LV design. It’s just brown and tan squares on a white backgroud as far as i can see.
Fri, August 21, 2009 11:23 PM
looking @ kelis and her cute baby makes me not like Nas even more, with his shifty azz.
Sat, August 22, 2009 10:25 AM
What a precious little pumpkin!!! He’s gorgeous. I wish Kelis the best and I hope that Nas takes care of that baby like he’s supposed to.
Sat, August 22, 2009 5:00 PM
I didn’t know his name was Knight….but I’m not suprised either. I soo hope she had some kind of cover for his skin being that its been crazy HOT and sunny for the last few days here in NY.
Sun, August 23, 2009 11:12 AM
why does Kelis holding her & Nas’ child make you not like Nas? Nas has been nothing but excited about this baby boy even before he was born…people really need to stop being so biased against the guy b/c of the way the internet media is trying to portray him…I actually feel sorry for him because judging from the way Kelis acted on the day the baby was born (not letting Nas see the birth or see the baby for hours after he was born) I feel sorry for both Nas & Knight because they are father & son & deserve to be in each other’s lives…but I have a feeling that the 3 headed monster formerly known as Kelis is going to make that very hard…though she doesn’t seem to mind wiping out Nas’ pockets.
Mon, August 24, 2009 3:17 PM
So Baby Knight is rocking Louis V but mommy Kelis is F21 or Forever 21 official! Just saying!
Mon, August 24, 2009 9:43 PM
AWWW HE SO CUTE HE LOOKS LIKE KELIS TOO HES GONNA BE A HANDSOME LIL FELLA WHEN HE GETS OLDER.
ALSO I HOPE NAS IS GETTIN TIME WITH SON IF NOT HE NEEDS TO GET JOINT CUSTODY ASAP GOOD LUCK NAS WITH ALL OF THIS.
Mon, August 24, 2009 10:44 PM
Take a bath Kelis
Mon, August 24, 2009 10:50 PM
Get a Perm get off the drugs Nas has a better chick who looks like Jessica White with a fatty. you look like a thirsty crack hoe. Ummm this is your brains on drugs any questions !!! Don”t she eat snatch ??? Ohhh You so Nasty Carpet Muchcer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tue, August 25, 2009 5:26 PM
What a wonderful gift from GOD, I will be praying that Nas and Kellis do right by their son. He is so cute….
Wed, August 26, 2009 1:12 PM
he so gorgeous!! n fat.. :D luv this…
Wed, August 26, 2009 3:29 PM
YEP HE SO CUTE AND CHUBBY.
Wed, August 26, 2009 3:42 PM
Wow so she is using child support money to buy Luis Vuitton onesees. Should of figured.
Wed, August 26, 2009 5:53 PM
LOOKS LIKE THE AVERAGE BABY TO ME…. WHATS THE BIG DEAL.
Thu, August 27, 2009 6:55 AM
So much for Nas denying this one. He won’t need Maury Povich. Baby looks exactly like Nas.
Thu, August 27, 2009 6:16 PM
he is so cute he looks like his mother
Fri, August 28, 2009 11:32 AM
Has nas seen his kid or is she trying to keep from seeing his kid/ if thats true thats ji messed up
He a cute baby though
and I really dont see the reason for the louis vutton but
whats that like a month or so before its on hand me down status
but hey its not like she spendin her money
just play god bless to lil man hope the mom and pop dumbness dont ruin him
Fri, August 28, 2009 9:37 PM
She need to have that baby home, at least until he turns 6 months. There is swine flu and all kinds of nasty germs around NYC. Isn’t that chick 30 something? Dang no brain, no headache!
Sat, August 29, 2009 12:19 PM
she also has a great colorist
Sun, August 30, 2009 2:12 AM
DAMN! IS IT ME OR AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO NOTICED THERES NO WATER IN THE POOL BEHIND THEM…… RECESSION…….(JK)
Wed, September 2, 2009 3:09 PM
of course its louis vuitton onesy, nas is paying kelis a minimuim (i cant remember exactly) of 50 grand in child and spouses support.!
Wed, September 2, 2009 5:37 PM
Louis Vuitton doesn’t make baby clothes and that doesn’t even look like LV logo. Gorgeous baby none the less. Kelis’ hair is maintained by Dickey. She bleaches the hell out of it, but it’s as thick and healthy as can be.
Fri, September 4, 2009 1:36 PM
6 months is VERY excessive…but when he was under 5 weeks he was already been carted all over NY, at parties & on a plane to Puerto Rico & in beach water…that is just begging for some kind of illness…guess her mother didn’t tell her any better. Anywhoo.
Fri, September 4, 2009 8:52 PM
He is too cute for his own good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sun, September 6, 2009 8:57 PM
Congrats, Kelis and Nas on the new baby “Knight”!