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Who is singer Jesy Nelson’s baby daddy, Zion Foster? The London-born rapper is 7 years younger than the Little Mix star, and their current relationship is unclear – but they’re having twins

STORYCarolina Malis
Zion Foster and Jesy Nelson at a Nelson music video screening in London, in 2023. Photo: Getty Images
Zion Foster and Jesy Nelson at a Nelson music video screening in London, in 2023. Photo: Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

The on-again, off-again couple first sparked dating rumours in 2022, but their relationship has since had its problems … they announced Nelson’s pregnancy in January

Jesy Nelson is gearing up for a life-changing double blessing. On January 12, via Instagram, the former Little Mix star, 33, announced she was expecting twins. The photo featured her partner, 26-year-old rapper Zion Foster, cradling her baby bump, with the caption, “She’s eating for 3 now,” sparking an outpouring of congratulations from fans.

Jesy Nelson and Zion Foster are expecting twins. Photo: @jesynelson/Instagram
Jesy Nelson and Zion Foster are expecting twins. Photo: @jesynelson/Instagram

The announcement signals a new chapter for Nelson, who rose to fame in 2011 thanks to girl group Little Mix’s success on reality TV talent show The X Factor. According to The Independent, she stepped away from the foursome in 2020 after nearly a decade, citing personal struggles and a need to safeguard her mental health.

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As for Foster, he’s been a recurring figure in Nelson’s life and now takes on a pivotal role as the soon-to-be father of their twins. While their exact relationship status remains unclear, their Instagram post suggests they’re united as they prepare to embrace parenthood together.

Curious about the man sharing this next chapter with Nelson? Here’s a closer look at Zion Foster.

Zion Foster is a rapper

Zion Foster is a London-based rapper. According to Grazia, he built his music career through platforms like SoundCloud, with his 2015 track “Get This Girl” gaining traction with 250,000 streams, marking the start of his rise in the industry.

Per the Daily Mail, he was raised by his mother in a Nigerian household in south London, growing up surrounded by gospel music and drawing inspiration from rap stars Lil Wayne and Usher.

Foster is seven years younger than Nelson

South London singer Zion Foster (right). Photo: @zionfoster/Instagram
South London singer Zion Foster (right). Photo: @zionfoster/Instagram
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