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Plan B has revealed that he became a dad at the end of 2013, and says he is now a 'proud and happy father'.
The rap and soul star, real name Ben Drew, shared the happy news with The Sun On Sunday - adding that his daughter arrived before Christmas.
"My girlfriend and I had a baby girl last year," he said. "Mother and daughter are both fit and well and I'm a proud and happy father, especially after having just enjoyed our first Christmas together."
A source apparently told the paper that the arrival of the child came a surprise to the couple, but added that fatherhood wouldn't soften his hard-edged urban music on his new material.
"It was a surprise to both of them when Ben's girlfriend discovered she was pregnant but Ben is over the moon at becoming a father," they said. "They've been dating for a couple of years and having a baby has brought them even closer. Ben may have a bad-boy image but he makes a great dad and is happy to get stuck in. He is even getting good at changing nappies."
They continued: "He has been playing [his daughter] some of his tracks to see if she likes them. His songs are known for being pretty gritty so he's been playing her the music without any lyrics. But he's joked with friends that becoming a dad hasn't turned his music soft and he's definitely planning another no-holds-barred record."
It is hoped that Plan B will be releasing new material later this year.
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