Despite Nas' claims of sending money to Kelis to prepare for the upcoming birth of their child, the singer says she still has yet to receive a significant amount.
In paperwork filed with the court on Tuesday (July 14), Kelis claims she hasn't received what Nas is claiming.
"Divorce in April 2009. He has provided me with only a $350 check and $2,500 in gift cards since that date approximately three months ago," a court document reads. "I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed this 14th day of July, 2009, at New York, New York. Kelis Rogers."
Kelis' claims were in response to documents filed by Nas claiming he only received $4 million for his Def Jam record deal, not $11 million.
"I did not receive even half that amount," he said.
As previously reported, Nas said he only brings in $147,165 a month and agreed to pay $350 for a stroller, $450 for a baby sling, and $1,598 for a crib.
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Divorces are never easy, but when you are 8 months pregnant and hard up on cash - it's even harder. Kelis claims that her soon-to-be ex-husband, Nas, has done just that-left her penniless while carrying his child.
"I have run out of money", said Kelis, "my survival is based on [Nas'] will at this time. If he does not want to pay for an expense, it does not get paid."
During her 4 year marriage to Nasir Jones, the Milkshake singer grew accustomed to a certain lifestyle. According to TMZ, the hip-hop couple shared five homes, traveled first class and dined at the finest restaurants. Since separating from Nas, Kelis no longer lives in the lap of luxury and that, she says, is problematic.
"There were many expensive pieces [of jewelry] such as a princess-cut diamond tennis bracelet that was recently appraised for $190,000. My engagement ring is an approximately nine-carat cushion-cut diamond solitaire. I have numerous watches...such as Cartier, Rolex, Frank Muller and Chopard," explained the 29 year-old songstress.
Kelis, with the aid of her legal team, is demanding from her estranged husband child support, spousal support, all pregnancy related expenses and half of all medical expenses once the baby is born.
In addition, Kelis wants 3,500$ for a baby nurse and 20,000$ for cribs, strollers and baby supplies.
On his part, Nas has denied Kelis' claims for spousal and child support.
After a seven year relationship Nas and Kelis filed for divorce in the beginning of May, even though Kelis was seven months pregnant.
Most recently, she twittered about infidelity and wrote, "This lovely day I would like to touch on cheaters. Super brief! Why be cowardly why not go after what you really want?"
"No seriously I have no patients [sic] for any of it but the problem is women usually blame the women. I am here to say the husband is way more at fault," Kelis continued.
Nas wasn't called out by name but it's obvious that Kelis is talking about her former husband.
The divorce papers states that Kelis has irreconcilable differences as a reason for parting ways with Nas. Rumors are that cheating with a mistress and allegations of verbal and physical abuse were among the key topics responsible behind the Hip-Hop twosomes impending divorce.
In addition to asking for spousal and child support, the Bossy singer is also asking for joint legal and physical custody of their unborn child.
Nas and Kelis were married in 2005 but had been dating since 2002. They first met in 2002 at a MTV Video Music Awards after party thrown by P. Diddy.
