Lil Xan expecting first child with girlfriend Annie Smith months after split from Noah Cyrus: 'I've never felt more happy'

Rapper Lil Xan has announced he is set to become a father for the first time with girlfriend Annie Smith.

The 22-year-old revealed the news on social media that Smith is pregnant, admitting he has “never felt more happy.”

Lil Xan, real name Nicholas Diego Leanos, broke the news with a snap of himself embracing Smith.

He wrote: “I wanted to wait but I just can’t leave my fans in the dark, its official I’m going to be a father. I love you guys so much and hope you stay along for this crazy journey and I’ve never felt more happy in my life all of you are invited to the gender reveal party I promise!

“Can’t wait to show the world everything I’ve been working on at YouTube space and my official sophomore album 'BE SAFE' and to my baby my angel my sunshine @anniiesmith.

“I love you with all my heart thank you for saving me I love you more then words could describe.”

The star was inundated with a flood of congratulations from excited supporters.

One user wrote: “That's amazing news! Congrats to you both.”

Another commented: “Omg a mini Diego!”

A third added: “Congratulations!! It’s so amazing. I’m sure you will be great parents.”

The announcement comes after Lil Xan split from Noah Cyrus in September last year, after four months together.

The couple called time on their relationship following a public spat on social media, where the couple accused each other of being unfaithful.