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It Looks Like Chris Brown Has Spawned
Chris Brown (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)
Chris Brown is apparently the father of 9-month-old baby girl. Help us all.
This news took us by surprise. The 25-year-old "Look At Me Now" singer is notorious for his violent behavior and getting kicked out of anger rehab. TMZ reported that the mother of the baby is a 31-year-old former model named Nia. While she and Brown aren't dating, they've known each other for years and are on good terms, sources said.
Brown is reportedly happy about being a new father. As for child support, Nia hasn't filed a formal order, but it's not clear if Brown is providing support informally, sources said.
TMZ tweeted out a photo of Brown and the baby:
#Breaking: Chris Brown is a FATHER. OF A HUMAN BABY. http://t.co/n0DtWVlA1G pic.twitter.com/Pw4Mge3625
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 4, 2015
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