DaniLeigh Details Pregnancy & Birth: "Laughing [With] My [Baby Daddy]"

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The singer explained how she first found out she was expecting and shared how motherhood has changed her life.

The glow of motherhood suits DaniLeigh well. The Def Jam superstar gave birth to her baby girl back in August, and while the father of her child remains a mystery, fans have speculated as to his identity. There had been rumors floating through social media that DaniLeigh was with child and gossipers alleged that DaBaby is the father, but neither artist has come forward with confirmation.

Meanwhile, DaniLeigh has remained relatively quiet about her bundle of joy—that is until she decided to answer questions from fans on her Instagram Story.

One person wanted to know DaniLeigh learned that she was pregnant. "Bro I went to the Dr to get on both control for the first time and had to take a pregnancy test and found out [crying laughing emojis]," she wrote. DaniLeigh also revealed how her birthing process went. "Beautiful ! 6 pushes she was out . Epidural had me laughing w my BD whole time ... was really amazing [white heart emoji][praying hands emoji]."

A fan asked her how her life has changed since becoming a mother. "That's my blessing ... Never has someone need me like her . I'm more focused on building my business for me and my lil bebeee." Swipe below to read more about DaniLeigh's new chapter.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.