Hip-hop duo Nas and Kelis, who are expecting their first baby in just a few months, have confirmed that they are getting a divorce.

Kelis reportedly filed the papers in court earlier today, and sent her spokesperson out to release the following statement:

I can confirm that she has filed for divorce. We request the media to respect her privacy during this very difficult time.

The pair met at the MTV VMAs in 2002, and were married in 2005.  Kelis is seeking joint legal and physical custody of the couple’s future baby who is due at the end of the summer.