Actress Kyla Pratt has come under intense scrutiny after introducing her daughter, Lyric, to the world. Although most fans embrace new mothers, Kyla was criticized for waiting a year to tell the public about her bundle of joy. Frustrated with the negativity, Pratt decided to set the record straight about her child and baby’s father.
PHOTO: Lyric KirkPatrick celebrates her first birthday
On the delayed announcement and accusations of shame.
“I announced a little over a month ago that i have a one year old daughter named Lyric. Ever since then there has been mostly negativity thrown our way. This is something that i knew would happen so THAT is why i delayed the process of sharing my happiness with this lovely world. I did not HIDE. I was out doing everything i normally do. Please believe i was not in the house looking at the wall waiting for time to pass. Just because i didn’t publicize my pregnancy or try to make money off of it doesn’t mean i am not proud of my daughter or her father.”
The baby’s father.
“His image was and is Compton, Hood. My man/daughter’s father is a song writer, hiphop artist and a well-known tattoo artist. And has been doing these things for years. And is making money to take care of his Son & his Daughter the legal way so he can be here to raise them. When he releases his music and art work [that] he has been doing, i guarantee u i wont have to say anything else.”
In conclusion…
“I don’t owe anyone an explanation about My life. Just decided to set the record straight so people who think i CARE about their opinions will MAYBE give it a rest. The past is the past & the future is the future, and its Here. i love my daughter & i love her father. And would not change ANYTHING for ANYBODY. Thanks for listening.”
Read the full response here.
