Aww, roommates! Congrats are in order for KJ Smith and Skyh Black as they have welcomed their first child together. The couple exclusively shared the news and photos of their newborn with PEOPLE, and it’s a full-on cuteness overload!
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Actors KJ Smith & Skyh Black Confirm Name & Arrival Of Their First Child
Skyh Black and KJ Smith have stepped into their new parent era! The actors told PEOPLE that they welcomed their first child, a baby girl on Oct. 4 at 5 p.m., and she came through weighing 5 lbs, 11 oz. They also shared her adorable name — Pryde JaNea Black. Fans were able to get a glimpse of Pryde, as they shared the first photos of her with the outlet. The pics see Pryde looking so adorable and glamorous in a gold silk pajama set and a white bow around her head. Other pics show her twinning with her mommy in a white tulle dress, while Skyh poses in all black.
While chatting with PEOPLE, KJ kept it real about life as a new mom. She admitted that she still can’t believe her daughter is here. “I wake up every day and I’m just like, ‘I have a little being that is here. She looks like a little angel. She’s so precious,” Smith said. Skyh also shared his thoughts about being a new dad, agreeing with KJ that their baby girl is just too cute. “My gym workouts are a little bit longer because I’m staring at her videos that her mom sends me. She’s perfect, man. She’s so perfect,” Skyh said.
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Social Media Melts Over KJ & Skyh’s Baby Announcement
After TSR dropped the photos of Pryde and her parents, the comment section lit up with heart-eye emojis. Folks couldn’t stop gushing over how adorable her name is too.
Instagram user @yooohypemommy wrote, “It felt like she was pregnant forever! 😍😍😍 congratulations 🎉”
Instagram user @futuremdbri wrote, “Perfect name for two lions! Congrats to them 🩷”
While Instagram user @zyionsmom wrote, “She looks like her dad ❤️”
Then Instagram user @sheso_tasha wrote, “I’m glad they regular people and ain’t hide their baby face til she was 20😍😍 congratulations 🎉”
Another Instagram user @keeks910 wrote, “Omg, the baby satin PJs 😍”
While another Instagram user @aprilwattslive wrote, “❤️❤️❤️ Beautiful Baby. And her name is EVERYTHING!!”
Then another Instagram user @_brown_london_ wrote, “OMGGGGG SHES BEAUTIFUL 🔥”
Finally, Instagram user @dominiquechinn wrote, “Awww congratulations to them!! They looked so happy during their wedding performance, now they have their bundle of joy ❤️”
More About KJ Smith’s Pregnancy & Baby Prep
Even though fans are now getting their first look at Pryde, they already knew she was a girl — thanks to KJ spilling the beans. Back at the 2025 BET Awards in June, she accidentally let it slip while chattin with PEOPLE about her pregnancy cravings. She mentioned that lasagna and fries didn’t sit well with “her, then quickly realize she gave away the gender. Peep the funny clip below.
@people It’s a girl! 💖 #Sistas actress #KJSmith and husband #SkyhBlack accidentally let the sex of their baby slip – but agreed to let PEOPLE announce this exclusive! 🫶 #BETawards #BETawards2025 #CelebrityCouple #CelebrityParents ♬ original sound – People Magazine
