Recent buzz on social media suggests that the talented singer Ella Mai might be expecting her first child, amidst speculations fueled by her recent appearance at a celebratory event.
On Tuesday, June 18, footage captured by The Shade Room showed Ella Mai attending a party seemingly thrown in honor of the Boston Celtics, the NBA team for which her rumored boyfriend, Jayson Tatum, plays as a forward guard.
Significantly, this sighting came just a day after the Celtics secured an NBA Championship win against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, June 17, as reported by NBA.com.
In the video, Mai was seen entering the party wearing Tatum’s Celtics jersey, which drew considerable attention. Notably, the footage also seemed to reveal a noticeable change in her silhouette, hinting at a possible pregnancy.
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Social media reaction was swift and varied, with numerous Instagram users commenting on Mai’s appearance and the implications of her relationship with Tatum. One user, @migo_glizzy97, remarked on Tatum’s success both on and off the court, while @kiss.mybeautyyy playfully noted, “She popped out alright.” Fans expressed their affection, with comments like “I love her!!! I keep her albums on repeat!” from @justshanae and “‘Boo’d Up’ and beautiful.” from @msblingmiami. Others speculated directly about her pregnancy, with comments ranging from humorous guesses like “She got the game ball under her jersey?” from @ash.catchh to outright excitement about a potential new baby, as noted by @_kayyart, who linked the championship win and the new addition as double celebrations.
Background on Ella Mai and Jayson Tatum’s relationship, as covered by PEOPLE, suggests they have been linked romantically since 2020, though neither has confirmed this publicly.
The couple has been seen together at various social and professional events since then, including a memorable moment in 2023 where they were filmed singing Mai’s hit song “Boo’d Up” to each other.
If the pregnancy rumors are true, this would be Mai’s first child.
Tatum, already a father to a 6-year-old son named Deuce from a previous relationship, has spoken about the profound impact fatherhood has had on him.
In an interview with ABC News on Father’s Day, he reflected on his initial apprehension about becoming a father and how it eventually became the best thing to ever happen to him, teaching him responsibility and the importance of making the right decisions as his son watches his every move.
As this story unfolds, fans and followers of both Mai and Tatum are keenly watching for any official confirmation or updates from the couple regarding these heartwarming developments.
