pregnancy

Beyoncé certainly has some inventive ways of announcing things. From her surprise self-titled album to her award show baby bump-unveiling, Bey has always found new means of making big statements. Her latest may be her most mysterious yet -- if it even is an announcement, that is.

Kelly Rowland put her pregnant body on full display for Elle magazine around a month ago, and it was quite obvious by the photos that the singer would be ready to pop any day now. 

In just a few weeks, Kelly Rowland will be giving birth to her first child. Surprisingly, she's taken this opportunity to pose nude for Elle magazine. Check out the prenatal photoshoot above.

Last night, Jay Z and Beyoncé wrapped up their wildly successful "On The Run" tour in Paris. Nicki Minaj showed up to do her "Flawless" remix, but the biggest news of the night is just being realized now.

In February Lil Kim first showed off her baby bump, and now we've received word Kim is officially a mother having given birth this morning.

Ciara has been showing off her very large belly lately, and it was finally time for her to deliver very early Monday morning. According to the NY Post, Future's fiancee gave birth to a baby boy in Los Angeles in the wee hours of the morning.

2014 is looking like a big year for monogamy in the rap game. We're already expecting wedding ceremonies for Kanye and Kim, Big Sean and Naya Rivera, as well as Future and Ciara (Futura?)-- who are now also expecting a child this year.

If you've been following Kreayshawn's Instagram account, you may have noticed that while her love of selfies hasn't wavered, she's recently been snapping photos from the neck up.

More baby news-slash-rumors come in today. After first hearing that Kim Kardashian plans to take her child on tour with Kanye West, there's now reports that 'Ye's fellow Watch The Throne rapper is expecting another child with Beyonce.

Watch Kanye West Feat. Kim Kardashian "Hip Hop Baby Mash-Up: Kim Kardashian & Kanye West" Video - it's the latest video from Kanye West, having dropped on Wednesday, May 1st, 2013. Kanye West's musical situation is improving with every new release, and Kanye West Feat. Kim Kardashian "Hip Hop Baby Mash-Up: Kim Kardashian & Kanye West" Video will most definitely help the cause. It's a fine addition to the growing body of work Kanye West has been developing since stepping foot in the game.

Wiz Khalifa has been talking about his impending fatherhood, and self-delivery of his baby with girlfriend Amber Rose for quite some time now. While Amber was expected to give birth February 24th, the baby appears to already be taking after his father and has come early.

Common has been so busy working and doing promo for his "LUV" film (which he not only acts in but helped produce), that it seems he hasn't had time to speak to his friend and G.O.O.D. Music boss, Kanye West, about his child-to-be with Kim Kardashian. Common visited Big Boy on Power 106 in L.A.