Singer Kelis has just submitted her financial information to the court, reports TMZ, in an attempt to get support and baby expenses from estranged husband Nas.      

Kelis says from Nov. 2008 to April 2009, her average monthly income was $21,616. She's far from struggling, but the amount is a drastic reduction from what she and Nas were earning while they were together.      

The R&B star, whose first baby with Nas is due this month, has some pretty hefty expenses -- $80,831 a month ... way more than she says she makes. The "Milkshake" singer says she hasn't toured in a year and most of her income comes from her concerts.      

The artist says she spends $14,861 on her mortgage. Her nanny costs $3,500 a month. She spends $15,000 a month on entertainment, gifts and vacations, and she says it cost $175 to have the "baby rug dry cleaned."

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she had a hit or two.she had her own money befor she met him.support your baby my brother.dont let her tell you how to spend your money.this is typical celebrity BS.$20,000 for baby stuff is over priced for the same stuff we get for our kids.$3500 for a nanny.family members would do it for free.we sacrifirce for our kids,what about you?it sounds like you want to live high off the hog on somebody elses dime.what does he get out of this deal?empty pockets if its left up to her.

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Mcyngbld
June 18, 2009, 5:08 pm
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this is junk who cares..these articles please BAW get better news..people like Kelis making the white people richer how stupid you are..it doesnt take that much money to live..vacations do end.

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Trdaye
June 18, 2009, 2:59 pm
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Celebrity, another word that is thrown around to the point of having no meaning. Not hating on anybody, being realistic. Perhaps my issue is that I'm looking at losing a job I've been on for nearly 22 years if my state makes the drastic cuts in Social Service spending they are projecting, so forgive me if I have no sympathy for someone who seems to think it takes $80,000 per month to survive.

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Auntrere
June 18, 2009, 1:53 pm
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Kelis is NO different than any other married spouse. If you are accustomed to a certain lifestyle MORE THAN LIKELY the courts would require spousal support.STOP HATING BECAUSE SHE IS CELEBRITY!!

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Tamarcqua
June 18, 2009, 1:41 pm
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Since when does recording 1 mediocre song making anyone an R&B star? In a world where people are steady losing jobs to the economy and can't afford to take vacation, how greedy can you get? She is due child support, however, child support was never intended to finance a lifestyle for the custodial parent. Guess it's time to downsize.

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Auntrere
June 18, 2009, 10:38 am
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I thought her milkshake brought all the boys to the yard; why THEM muh****as can't pay for her upkeep then? PEACE.

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BigBlackRod
June 18, 2009, 10:11 am
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Can anybody say GOLDDIGGER!! I use to like Kelis until I read this article. You have got to be kidding me. Peep this, how many vacations did you take b4 you got married to Nas? What type of gifts did you give b4 you married Nas? The neighborhood clubs were just fine when you weren't married to Nas. And last but not least do you know that the chemicals used at most drycleaners isn't good for your baby. She is a "one-hit wonder" who is owed something but not $80 g's a month!!!

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Edwardnevers
June 18, 2009, 9:56 am
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NEGROLETTE PLEASE!!!! NOW BY RIGHT - NAS SHOULD COME OFF SOME MONEY TO SUPPORT HIS CHILD, BUT ALL THAT OTHER STUFF IS PETTY

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Chacha33
June 18, 2009, 9:55 am
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Ummmmm..... So why in the world would anyone feel sorry for her. A monthly income of $21,000..monthly not yearly.... get a grip girl..... cut your expenses and live on what you make.

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Honi001
June 18, 2009, 9:44 am
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Almost $`1000.00 per week for a Nanny. I know indiviuals worked for $500.00 a week. Who is she any way. I never heard of her, and I try to keep and with as many artist as I can. I quess I missed thiis one. She is greedy. She needs to keep singing and become known to everyone, so she can afford herself. Wonder what shes paying her lawyer. I do hope the judge is wise and sensible.

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Blackrg32
June 18, 2009, 9:44 am
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I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE EVEN LIVES LIKE THAT , IT NICE AND ALL BUT IF I HAD THAT KIND OF $$$$$ I WOULDN'T SPEN IT KILE THER'S NO TOMORROW..

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Mstab1960
June 18, 2009, 9:44 am
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Wow... That really makes me sad when I am sitting here trying to figure out how to tell my kids that we are not leaving for Disney this weekend...

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Newimage
June 18, 2009, 9:13 am
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Maybe we can hold a fund raiser or something to help her in her time of need. Maybe Tom can add some type of Kelis standard of living fund to the Fantastic Voyage. I think Nas should be jailed for putting her through all of this drama....I mean how will she survive without 15000.00 in gifts/vacations/entertainment. Poor thing.... I know it is hard to live like us common people. You need to use that milkshake girl to get what you want! In the mean time I think I will donate 175.00 to get the baby's rug cleaned....Empower Yourself....

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Reality_Check
June 18, 2009, 8:49 am
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Amen and Amen! Celebs waste waaaaay too much money!

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Niagaras4me
June 18, 2009, 8:49 am
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GIRL DON'T YOU KNOW THERES A RECESSION GOING ON!!! CUT DOWN SOME OF THOSE ENTERTAINMENT, GIFTS AND VACATIONS EXPENSES. HELL YOU CAN CLEAN YOUR OWN RUG. HELL HIRE ME I'LL DO IT FOR $175. I SUGGEST YOU BANK SOME OF THAT $15,000 A MO. I ONLY WISH I HAD THAT TYPE OF MONEY PER MONTH.

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MsM2007
June 18, 2009, 8:40 am
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