Monaleo Gave Birth Right Before The Release Of Debut Album

Monaleo revealed today that only days before the release of her debut album, Where The Flowers Don't Die, she gave birth to her child with Stunna 4 Vegas. She shared a clip of her delivering the child at home with the support of friends and family. Monaleo also revealed that she considers it to be her "greatest accomplishment."

"In the midst of dropping my first project i’m celebrating the birth of my sweet baby," she began the post. "48 hour labor and a natural water birth . NO EPIDURAL!!!!!! was debating on sharing this but this my greatest accomplishment. above any accolade." She added, "i’m so so so so so grateful for the amazing women in my life who i appointed to be my doulas and my wonderful midwife @midwifekatina for taking care of me on my maternal journey."

Monaleo Delivers First Child With Stunna 4 Vegas

Monaleo went on to thank Stunna 4 Vegas, writing, "thank you for supporting me, uplifting me, catering to my every need. always putting me first and always encouraging me to reach heights i never thought i could. i’m so glad we got to share this beautiful experience together. i love you more than life!!!!!!!" She also added a note for her newborn, "you had the happiest most amazing birth days. welcome to the world. i cant wait for you to experience it. the good and the bad. i can’t wait to create the safest space for you to be the super nova you are. mama loves you stinky."

The couple confirmed they were expecting in April, sharing a photoshoot on Instagram featuring the rapper's baby bump. Stunna 4 Vegas commented on the post, sharing a sweet message to his child. "I love you so much and [I] ain’t got to touch you yet," he wrote. "You won’t have to worry about nothing in the world! I won’t steer you in the wrong direction, I won’t miss a beat. I won’t let you make the same mistakes I made." He also showed his appreciation for Monaleo, adding, "God is a beautiful black woman."

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