NLE Choppa Welcomes New Son Chozen Wone

BY Caroline Fisher
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this image released on August 2, NLE Choppa performs onstage during a taping of iHeartRadio’s Living Black 2023 Block Party in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio )
NLE Choppa calls his child the "best gift God has given this year."

NLE Choppa took to social media recently to reveal some very exciting news. The rapper's partner, Marissa Da'Nae gave birth to their son today, Chozen Wone Da’Shun Potts. He welcomed the baby boy with a sweet social media post, in which he calls Chozen Wone the "The Best Gift God Has Given This Year." He shared a series of photos and videos from the hospital, showcasing the newborn laying peacefully on his father's chest.

It's clear that he couldn't be more excited about the new addition to their family, as he flashes a proud smile. He also shared a series of clips of himself goofing around in the hospital room. Of course, countless social media users chimed in, congratulating them on their new son. Though Da'Nae appears to have been going through it, as one does, NLE Choppa looked to be doing his best to cheer her up. She's shown getting sick in her hospital bed, and some social media users took issue with him posting it. According to him, however, she gave him her permission to do so.

NLE Choppa And Marissa Da'Nae Celebrate The New Arrival

He also shared an adorable photo of the baby's footprint, as well as a clip of himself contorting the child's hand to hold up a middle finger. This is their second child together, and NLE Choppa also has a third child with his ex Mariah. The Shade Room reported on the good news today, prompting a response from NLE Choppa. He provided fans with an explanation for his son's unique name in the comments section.

"Chozen Wone," he began. "ZEN- Zenful Energy From The Divine, Won- he already won at life, One- the chosen one. Da’Shun- My middle name Lashun, Marissa’s Is Da’Nae." The rapper explains, "His name unique to us all that really matter but it’s a reason why his name is that way. We come out the womb different !"

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Caroline Fisher is currently a News Editor at HotNewHipHop. Her time at HotNewHipHop began in 2023 when she began writing about music and pop culture full-time. Since then, she has helped cover major stories including the YSL RICO trial, Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s explosive feud, Diddy’s ongoing legal battle, and awards shows such as the BET Awards. Being from Chicago, she also got the opportunity to attend Summer Smash 2024 and review Chief Keef’s historic homecoming show. She additionally covered sets by Flo Milli, Playboi Carti, Bktherula, and more.

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