NAS Agrees To Pay Out Kelis

NAS has signed up for a payment plan in an effort to help him cover the cost of his ex-wife Kelis' mortgage, after falling behind on his spousal support.

The I Can hitmaker, real name Nasir Jones, owes Kelis almost $300,000 (£200,000), with $52,989.22 (£35,326.15) of the debt stemming from the mortgage of her home, referred to only as Kenilworth.

He has now agreed to settle the arrears in monthly installments of $14,229.61 (£9,486.41) - almost double the amount he was previously ordered to pay - until the mortgage is up to date.

Nas' lawyer filed documents outlining the plan in a Los Angeles County court on Wednesday. The papers, obtained by TMZ.com, also reveal the hip-hop star's plans to sell the property.

The former supercouple's divorce was finalised in May, a year after Nas and Kelis split.  The stars are parents to baby son Knight.