Fantasia gave birth to a a healthy baby-boy early this morning. American Idol winner Barrino and her boyfriend Antwaun Cook reportedly checked in at the Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina on Monday afternoon. A source told RadarOnline, “They’re excited to be having the baby around the holidays.”
Fantasia had been plagued with a slew of negative press surrounding her pregnancy and relationship with Antwaun Cook. Antwaun’s estranged wife Paula Cook took a loss in court last year when a judge ruled that she and Antwaun were indeed separated before his affair with Fantasia began. Despite the ruling, Barrino was quickly branded a home wrecker and later spun into a downward spiral.
Fantasia would eventually abort her first child with Antwaun and allegedly attempt suicide from the stress.Over the summer, Fantasia appeared to put it all behind her when she confirmed her pregnancy to a small crowd in Florida. Cook and Barrino have since remained inseparable. If all goes well Fantasia may cement her return to the scene with the highly anticipated MahaliaJackson biopic.