Even though she still has her $200,000 wedding ring, other jewelry, and other pricey assets, Kelis is crying broke and pointing the finger at her estranged husband, Nas. To remedy the situation, Kelis is demanding child support, spousal support, reimbursement for all pregnancy-related expenses, and one-half of all medical expenses after the birth of their first child together. She is also asking for $20,000 for baby clothing, furniture, strollers, and supplies and $3,500 for a baby nurse. What happened to your friends and family throwing you a baby shower?
Kelis scoffed at the idea of generating her own income to partially cover expenses saying, “My survival is based on [Nas'] will at this time. If he does not want to pay for an expense, it does not get paid.” She also says she is entitled to maintain the lifestyle to which she has become accustomed. The couple currently has 5 homes, they eat in the best restaurants, and fly first class. Kelis gave a partial accounting of her assets to illustrate her standard of living.
“There were many expensive pieces [of jewelry] such as a princess-cut diamond tennis bracelet that was recently appraised for $190,000. My engagement ring is an approximately nine-carat cushion-cut diamond solitaire. I have numerous watches…such as Cartier, Rolex, Frank Muller and Chopard...”
