Rapper Lil' Kim pregnant with first child

US rapper Lil' Kim, best known for her hit Lady Marmalade, is five months pregnant with her first child.

US rapper Lil' Kim is five months pregnant with her first child, her publicist confirmed. (AAP)

US rapper and actress Lil' Kim is pregnant with her first child.

Kim's publicist C J Carter confirmed the news on Thursday, a day after pictures of Kim's baby bump began to circulate via social media following her appearance at New York Fashion Week.

The 39-year-old Lady Marmalade singer's assistant Noel Perez says Kim is about five months along and due in May. No other details were available.

Lil' Kim, whose real name is Kim Jones, debuted her baby bump at The Blonds fashion show.