Professor Green is a dad! Rapper welcomes first child

Professor Green has welcomed his first child with girlfriend Karima McAdams.

The rapper, 37, announced on Instagram that his partner, 36, had given birth to a son named Slimane Ray Manderson on Monday. 

Pro Green – real name Stephen Manderson – was swiftly congratulated by his 865,000 Instagram followers, with many of his celebrity pals sending well-wishes.

Sweet: Professor Green has welcomed his first child with girlfriend Karima McAdams

Sharing a lengthy caption alongside the post, he penned: ‘I didn’t wake up Monday morning expecting to meet you. In my mind we still had a couple of weeks to get everything ready, but you had other ideas.

‘I’ve always said ‘the only way to be on time is to be early’; it’s nice to see you taking after me already, though you seem to have inherited your Mum’s looks ��

‘Privately we’ve endured what so many parents-to-be have, your journey to us wasn’t a straight line whatsoever, it was a rollercoaster right up to your arrival.

‘I didn’t allow myself to express my excitement as much as I’d have liked to, I wanted to freely shout about how excited I was about you joining us, but I was frightened. We had scare after scare during the worst of which, I said to your Mama ‘if he does make it, he’s grounded’.

‘Having met you, I’m sorry. It wasn’t your fault and you’re totally forgiven. You’re far too perfect to be mad at. As mum’s go, you’ve lucked out; you have the best example of what a brave, strong, passionate, loving, kind and both considered and considerate woman is. 

‘One day I’ll tell you about how amazing she’s been throughout this whole process / ordeal and all the things she’s soldiered on through, with all of the optimism required to see this through.

'So my mate and I are procreating': The couple announced the pregnancy in January with Karima showing off her bump

‘So my mate and I are procreating’: The couple announced the pregnancy in January with Karima showing off her bump

‘All I’ve been able to do for Mama is be supportive, which despite my very best efforts still left me feeling a bit redundant at times and for good reason; I was! I couldn’t for a second take on even a part of what she was going through physically, which was a lot.

‘You’ll be glad to know she doesn’t feel as though she’s sacrificed a thing, neither of us have (well, boobs – temporarily – currently triple in size, leaking and sore but perfect pillows for you to nuzzle into while you feed, which you’re doing really well ��), we both feel incredibly privileged you chose us.

‘More good news for you Baby! You’re a born gentleman. Your mamma commands respect so you’ll quickly learn a gorgeous set of values and morals to navigate your way through this world with.

‘She’s everything I hope you find in a partner one day, but we’ve got years before we have to worry about the �� and the ��’s.My great-grandmother Nanny Eddie was 77 when I was born, be it by chance or by fate your Nanny Pat is too.

‘There’s loads more to fill you in on, but we’ve got plenty of time for all of that. From back to front, your name means great, wise, man of peace. No pressure… Mama and baby are healthy, and I’m good too; I’m the happiest and most grateful for anything I’ve ever been.

‘Thanks to Mama for all the hard work the last 9 months, you are an unbelievable being @karimamcadams Thank you to friends and family for keeping this shtum, it’s not been the easiest secret to keep, but the last few days have been magical.

‘Slimane Ray Manderson. Born in Homerton Hospital, March 15th at 4:50pm, only a stones throw from where Mama and Baba grew up and spent their lives very nearly crossing paths until only a short time ago they finally bumped into one another.

‘Thank you to the NHS who work so tirelessly and relentlessly for keeping mama and baby safe and for keeping our every visit secret, allowing us to navigate the weird, wonderful and largely anxiety inducing ‘thing’ that is pregnancy without unwanted attention. Lots of love, The Three of Us

Oh baby!u00A0Professor Green has welcomed his first child with girlfriend Karima McAdams

Oh baby! Professor Green has welcomed his first child with girlfriend Karima McAdams

The couple announced the pregnancy in January.

The star posted a snap to Instagram on New Year’s Day, of him in the bath and Karima sat on the floor in patterned pyjamas, looking at her bump. 

Pro Green captioned the snap: ‘And then, all of a sudden everything is different. It all makes sense.’

Admitting that Karima’s pregnancy had got ‘impossible to hide’, he sweetly added: ‘I’ve been overwhelmed with excitement, admiration and curiosity ever since we found out. I’m excited about meeting you. Holding you. Teaching you. Learning from you.   

‘Never have I admired anyone as much as I have your mamma. She’s nothing short of remarkable, remarkable in fact is an understatement.

‘To see the body change in such a way is fascinating, incredible, unbelievable, amazing, ASTOUNDING. Weird. Ridley Scott had to get his inspiration from somewhere…  

‘I feel a bit useless sometimes, pedestrianised; left to spectate from the sin bin as each phase plays out. It’s humbling; never do our strengths as men compare to that of a woman. I’m awestruck. Subservient (albeit reluctantly at times.

‘I’m curious about everything to come; about who and how you’ll be, what you’ll look and sound like… and who’ll be the stricter parent.

‘A friend told me the best thing you can do for your own anxiety is to have a child. It sort of made sense at the time, it doesn’t anymore; THIS HAS BEEN WILD.

Pro Green - real name Stephen Manderson - captioned the snap: 'And then, all of a sudden everything is different. It all makes sense'

Pro Green – real name Stephen Manderson – captioned the snap: ‘And then, all of a sudden everything is different. It all makes sense’

‘My understanding of mortality and just how fragile life is have grown exponentially. Wishing you all (and hoping for) a very joyous and healthy 2021. Happy new year.’ [sic]    

Karima – who started dating the I Need You Tonight singer in summer 2019 – also shared the news, posting a similar photo of the pair in the bathroom, this one with Pro Green leaning out of the bath to kiss the mother-to-be.

Admitting that they weren’t ‘gonna say anything’, she penned: ‘So my mate and I are procreating.’

She added: ‘Also 2020 has been a trip/non trip of sorts and the only thing that has spurred me/us on is the longing to meet our little babe (also if I hear another friend tell me to lay off the deliveroo I might get violent).

Poignant:u00A0He continued with a lengthy caption revealing the exciting news

Poignant: He continued with a lengthy caption revealing the exciting news

‘Pregnancy… without going into detail, It’s been tumultuous, a process this delicate has been hard for this heavy handed Berber brute and I’m sure there are more surprises to come but I feel lucky – I REALLY loved biology and now I’m my own walking case.  

‘Women you are remarkable, some of you have done this multiple times, I’m on my knees giving you praise.

‘And so to 2021, let’s get it poppin’ – may our freedom come gentle and our dreams stand a chance once more. HNY everyone. I miss being out in the wild with y’all.’ [sic]

The couple received well-wishes from the likes of Ulrika Jonsson, Gordon Ramsay, Nicola Roberts, Laura Whitmore, DJ Fat Tony, Stacey Dooley, Jessie Ware, Pixie Lott, Ella Eyre and Erin O’Connor.

She wrote: 'So my mate and I are procreating...' in a lengthy caption

She wrote: ‘So my mate and I are procreating…’ in a lengthy caption 

Professor Green and actress Karima were first linked in July 2019, after he quietly split from PR executive Milly Gattegno.

They were reportedly introduced through mutual friends and made their public debut at Glastonbury Festival in late June, earlier that summer.   

Karima is best known for starring in the spy series Deep State alongside Game Of Thrones actor Joe Dempsie.

The actress, who is half Moroccan and half Irish, was born in Bethnal Green, east London. The star spent her childhood in Morocco before moving to London when she was seven. 

She previously dated George Lamb for almost six years, before the couple parted ways in 2014.   

Summer lovin': Professor Green and Deep State actress Karima were first linked in July 2019 [pictured June 2019 at Glastonbury]

Summer lovin’: Professor Green and Deep State actress Karima were first linked in July 2019 [pictured June 2019 at Glastonbury]

Linked: They were reportedly introduced through mutual friends and made their public debut at Glastonbury Festival in late June, earlier that summer [Karima is pictured, far right, at Glastonbury 2019]

Linked: They were reportedly introduced through mutual friends and made their public debut at Glastonbury Festival in late June, earlier that summer [Karima is pictured, far right, at Glastonbury 2019]

'I think I'm in there': Professor Green's dog gaveu00A0Karima the seal of approval early on in their romance

‘I think I’m in there’: Professor Green’s dog gave Karima the seal of approval early on in their romance

Pro Green had also dated Fae Williams, and prior to that was married to reality star Millie Mackintosh.

 The couple tied the knot at Babington House in Somerset in September 2013, but announced their split after two and a half years of marriage in February 2016.

The duo finalised their divorce in May 2016, the same week that Millie chose to go public with Hugo Taylor, her former Made In Chelsea co-star boyfriend with whom she had reunited.

Ex-wife: Pro Green was married to Millie Mackintosh from 2013-2016. Millie is now married to Hugo Taylor. They welcomed daughter Sienna in 2020 [pictured in December]

Ex-wife: Pro Green was married to Millie Mackintosh from 2013-2016. Millie is now married to Hugo Taylor. They welcomed daughter Sienna in 2020 [pictured in December]

Old flame: The actress previously dated George Lamb for almost six years, before the couple parted ways in 2014 [pictured in February 2011]

Old flame: The actress previously dated George Lamb for almost six years, before the couple parted ways in 2014 [pictured in February 2011]

  Millie and Hugo got engaged on the Greek island of Mykonos the following year, and tied the knot in Sussex in June 2018. They welcomed daughter Sienna in 2020.

Pro Green previously admitted his divorce hasn’t put him off getting married again.

He said in an interview with Closer magazine in March 2018: ‘I’d love to be dad one day, but I’m not broody yet – I can have them until I’m 50!

‘I’ve definitely learned something from every relationship I’ve had. If you don’t learn something then it is time wasted. But Millie hasn’t put me off tying the knot again.’ 

Exes:u00A0Professor Green quietly split from PR executive Milly Gattegno before meeting Karima [pictured April 2019 with Milly]

Exes: Professor Green quietly split from PR executive Milly Gattegno before meeting Karima [pictured April 2019 with Milly]

Before that: He also dated model Fae Williams, who he was with for 18 months [pictured in October 2017]

Before that: He also dated model Fae Williams, who he was with for 18 months [pictured in October 2017]