Nessa Diab and Colin Kaepernick Announce the Birth of Their First Child

A few weeks ago, the former quarterback-turned-activist had a baby with his longtime partner.

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Colin Kaepernick, a former NFL quarterback, has unofficially begun a brand-new chapter in his life.

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The birth of the couple's first kid was revealed by Kaepernick's longterm girlfriend, Nessa Diab.

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There was so much bitterness in their relationship that both of them had to get divorced.

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I gave sharing our life-changing news today a lot of thinking.

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Despite withholding the precise birth date, Diab claimed to have given birth a few weeks ago.

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After giving birth, recovery has not been easy.

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Diab is a radio and TV host most recognised for her work on MTV.

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In 2016, Kaepernick played his final game for the 49ers in the NFL.

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