Masika Kalysha’s jaw-dropping claim that her child was conceived through immaculate conception with Jesus has sent shockwaves through social media, leaving fans and critics buzzing with questions. The reality TV star and singer, known for her bold personality on Love & Hip Hop and We TV’s Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta, recently made headlines with a viral video where she dismissed rumors about her child’s paternity.
“Jesus is my baby daddy,”
Kalysha declared in the clip.
“Please, do not mention any nigga that you seen me with. I don’t know these. I have my kids through immaculate conception.”
She doubled down, adding,
“Stop. That’s yes, baby. I don’t got no baby daddy. My baby daddy is Jesus.”
The 39-year-old mother of two, born Masika Kalysha Tucker in Chicago, has always been open about her personal life, but this statement has sparked intense speculation. In the video, she humorously references a Summer Walker song, saying,
“Yo, that’s Summer Walker song, that girl wasn’t playing,”
suggesting a playful tone. Yet, the claim has left many wondering if it’s a tongue-in-cheek jab at persistent rumors or a bold deflection from ongoing baby daddy drama.
Kalysha shares a daughter, Khari Barbie Maxwell, born in March 2016, with rapper Fetty Wap, whose real name is Willie Maxwell II. Their relationship has been rocky, with Kalysha publicly criticizing Fetty Wap for being an absent father. In 2020, she tweeted,
“You coulda been anything in the world yet you chose to be a piece of sh*t, deadbeat dad,”
highlighting their strained co-parenting dynamic. Fetty Wap initially denied paternity, claiming their encounter was a one-night stand and suggesting Kalysha planned the pregnancy. However, he later acknowledged Khari as his daughter and was present at birth.
In 2022, Kalysha welcomed her second daughter, Amari Hermes Champ, with her husband, Jamar Champ. Unlike her public disputes with Fetty Wap, Kalysha has shared heartwarming moments about her life with Champ, including a video of her singing to Amari while in labor. She captioned it,
“The 1st song I ever sang for Khari. The 1st song I ever sang for my husband. And now the 1st song I ever sang for Amari.”
This suggests a stable relationship with Champ, making her recent comments about Jesus being her baby daddy even more puzzling.
Why would Kalysha make a statement so outlandish? The invocation of immaculate conception, a religious principle surrounding the Virgin Mary’s conception of Jesus, may be a sarcastic remark in response to continued rumors surrounding the paternity of her children. Her track record of calling out Fetty Wap’s absence and speaking out on behalf of her family on social platforms like Instagram indicates a desire for narrative control. The invocation of Summer Walker’s music, which has a gritty take on romance, adds humor, as if Kalysha may be mocking the gossip and at the same time be asserting her independence as a mother.
Otherwise, the statement might be a publicity stunt. Kalysha, a seasoned media figure, has a track record of cashing in on controversy in order to remain in the headlines, as from her previous reality television conflicts and her launch of Khari Barbie Beauty, a line of vegan makeup named after her daughter. By making a controversial statement like immaculate conception, she has her fans buzzing and her name on everyone’s lips.
