Joey Bada$$ & Serayah Welcome A Baby Boy (Photo)

Joey Bada$$ and Serayah pose together
Joey Badass and Serayah McNeill attend the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

Joey Bada$$ and Serayah have welcomed a baby boy! Get the heartwarming details on Serayah’s pregnancy journey and how the couple’s love story led to this beautiful new chapter.

🍼 Baby Bada$$ Has Arrived!

Congratulations are in order for Joey Bada$$ and Serayah, who just welcomed their first child together—a beautiful baby boy!

The former “Empire” star subtly shared the joyful news with a tender photo posted to Snapchat, capturing her newborn’s tiny foot and leg.

Serayah shares photo of newborn son's leg and foot on Snapchat
Snapchat

While the couple hasn’t revealed the baby’s name or exact birth date yet, fans are already showering them with love and warm wishes.

💘 From Music Video Muse To Mama

Joey Bada$$ and Serayah’s love story began in the friend zone—literally.

The two met through mutual friends back in 2021, but it wasn’t until 2023 that romance rumors caught fire when Serayah starred as the leading lady in Joey’s steamy “Show Me” music video.

Joey Bada$$ - Show Me Video - Serayah

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Not long after, the couple confirmed their relationship and have been going strong ever since.

👶🏽 Serayah’s Glow-Up & Pregnancy Journey


Serayah, 29, announced her pregnancy in February 2025 by debuting her baby bump during New York Fashion Week—and the internet ate it up!

In a candid Essence interview published on May 22, the singer and actress opened up about her experience carrying her first child.

“I’m great, honestly. At the finish line,” she shared.

She also recalled one of the first signs she was expecting—an unexpected reaction to the smell of fried chicken on set.

I just was repulsed by the smell… I remember thinking, I know that’s chicken and I can smell it coming from the hallway.

And I just was like, that smells so gross.

🎉 Baby Shower Photos


🖤 A Love That Shifted Perspectives

Joey Bada$$, 30, is no stranger to fatherhood—he shares a 7-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.

But his relationship with Serayah shifted something deeper in him.

Known for openly identifying as polyamorous in the past, the “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” star told Essence that falling in love with Serayah led him to embrace monogamy.

I met Ray, I bought a home, and it just changed my perspective…

So I’m very much monogamous now.

He added that while he still respects people’s lifestyle choices, he’s found peace and security in his current relationship.


🎬 What’s Next For The Power Couple?

As Joey continues to shine in his role as Unique in “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” Serayah is settling into motherhood while juggling her own career in music and acting.

One thing’s for sure: Baby Bada$$ is in for a life filled with love, talent, and culture.

We’re wishing the happy couple all the best on this exciting new journey!

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