December 15, 2009: Rapper Nas to Pay $51,000 Per Month

New Support Amount Set

According to the Associated Press, a Los Angles family court judge has ordered Nas to increase spousal and child support payments from $40,000 to $51,101 per month to his former wife, singer Kelis and their son, Knight. The increase comes due to an assessment of Nas' (nee Nasir Jones) income.

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While Nas' attorney stated that he was pleased with the decision as Nas no longer has to pay $13,000 towards Kelis' California home, the court heard that Nas owes millions in back taxes and has a $700,000 bill with his manager. He does however have 2 albums slated for release in 2010.

Kelis recently signed on for an album with Interscope but has stated that she has a difficult time finding work outside of the music industry. Her role as a new mother also plays a part in her financial shortcomings.

Nas and Kelis were married in 2005 and Kelis filed for divorce in April. A reconciliation was attempted in September, however the couple was unsuccessful. Their son, Knight was born during their estrangement in July.

More information on divorce and support payments:

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• Broken Homes, Broke Single Parents
• Getting Settled

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