Ella Mai has reportedly welcomed her first child with Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum. The couple was seen posing with their newborn following Tatum's team's victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Team USA defeated France 98-87. The heartwarming photo captured Tatum, 26, and Mai, 29, beaming with joy alongside their new baby and Tatum's 6-year-old son, Jayson “Deuce” Christopher Tatum Jr. Also present in the photo were Tatum's mother, Brandy Cole, and grandmother.
While Mai has not officially confirmed Tatum's paternity, fans first caught wind of her pregnancy when she revealed her baby bump during the 2024 NBA finals in June, coinciding with the Celtics' win against the Dallas Mavericks. The relationship between Tatum and the 'Boo’d Up' singer has been kept private over the years, with Mai fueling speculation in 2019 by attending one of Tatum's basketball games.
Tatum, who became a father in 2017 with his high school girlfriend, Toriah Lachell, has been vocal about balancing fatherhood and his basketball career. Reflecting on his rookie year in the NBA, Tatum emphasized the importance of being a present father to Deuce, stating that they are growing up together and sharing significant life moments.
As the news of their expanding family circulates, fans eagerly await further details from Mai and Tatum. The couple's journey into parenthood marks a new chapter in their lives, blending their personal and professional worlds in a heartwarming union.
