Story byDec 25, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) waits for game action to resume during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha/Imagn Images (Eric Canha/Imagn Images )Colin KeaneSat, December 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM UTC·2 min readIn 2024, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum welcomed a son into the world with his partner, English R&B singer and songwriter Ella Mai. Tatum and Mai have kept their relationship and son mostly away from the media spotlight, which is what made it such a treat for fans when Mai opened up a bit recently about her son during an interview with TMZ. Mai told TMZ that her decision to keep her personal life with Tatum private was mainly to keep her peace and steer clear of the negativity that comes with social media. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“I was intentional with where I went and what I posted, and I didn’t really post … at all, actually,” Mai said. When asked half-jokingly whether her son is destined for a music or sports career, Mai had a funny response.“Giving a little bit of both right now,” Mai said. “We might have a little singing hooper on our hands.
