Lil Xan says he's expecting his first child just months after splitting with Noah Cyrus
- Rapper Lil Xan is expecting his first child with girlfriend Annie Smith.
- The news follows his messy breakup with singer Noah Cyrus, which happened in September 2018.
- On her Instagram story, Smith she said that they "have had baby names picked out for months, already started wedding planning, and have been trying to get pregnant." She also told Us Weekly that they've known each other for more than two years.
Lil Xan just revealed that he's expecting his first child with girlfriend Annie Smith, months after his breakup with Noah Cyrus.
The 22-year-old rapper, whose real name is Nicholas Diego Leanos, took to Instagram on Sunday to share the news with fans.
"i wanted to wait but i just can’t leave my fans in the dark," he wrote. "it’s official im going to be a father i love you guys so much and hope you stay along for this crazy journey and i’ve never felt more happy in my life. all of you are invited to the gender reveal party i promise !"
Lil Xan concluded with a message to the 18-year-old content creator, writing: "to my baby my angel my sunshine @anniiesmith i love you with all my heart. thank you for saving me i love you more then words could describe."
Smith also took to social media to gush over the news and hinted that the couple has plans to get married.
"i cannot wait to call myself your wife soon," she wrote.
On her Instagram story, Smith said that their baby "was planned" and the pair "have had baby names picked out for months, already started wedding planning, and have been trying to get pregnant."
In addition, Smith told Us Weekly that she and Lil Xan have been "best friends" for more than two years. She went on to say that they've been "officially dating" for approximately five or six months and Lil Xan wants "to get married secretly."
The "Watch Me Fall" rapper's baby news follows his messy breakup with singer Noah Cyrus, which was revealed in September 2018. Their split played out on Instagram and both stars accused each other of cheating. Lil Xan also alleged that their relationship was a PR stunt led by their record label, Columbia Records, which Cyrus denied.
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Cyrus seemingly responded to the baby news shortly after it was revealed. The "Make Me (Cry)" singer shared a car selfie on her Instagram story with the caption, "whata day." She also posted a photo of herself and wrote, "i WILL be happy if its the last thing i do."
Fans took to Twitter to react to Lil Xan's news, and many said that Cyrus 'escaped' her relationship with the rapper at the right time.
Lmaooooooooo Noah dodged that one!
— Ty (@Greentcap) February 18, 2019
Noah escaped on time sksk
— Nella???? (@ohmrsruby) February 18, 2019
She had a lucky escape
— Sandra (@1968_darkskull) February 19, 2019
@noahcyrus I hope they were tears of joy from dodging a huge bullet.
— Carrisa Grace (@carrisagrace) February 19, 2019
Others were shocked because they thought that the 22-year-old rapper was still legally a child.
isnt he like 12
— м (@agbkissy) February 18, 2019
He just turned 14 didn’t he
— Adam Young (@TheYoungTender) February 18, 2019
i’m sorry what how old is he pic.twitter.com/eJDrcY61zw
— kat ♡ (@foreverinrem) February 19, 2019
i thought he was 18 he’s 22 oh my
— lillie (@SMlIFFY) February 18, 2019
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