Hamasaki Ayumi announced that she gave birth to a baby boy

Hamasaki Ayumi announced the birth of her baby boy on her official fan site.

Hamasaki wrote, “I gave birth to an angel at the end of last year and became a mother. Many times, I get disappointed in myself because I couldn’t achieve the balance of life which I wanted. However, I am very happy to take care of my child and he’s become a part of my life. I would like to thank everyone for being understanding and accepting of me. This also goes out to all the mothers in the world, you deserve [the] utmost respect”.

Many fans wished Hamasaki congratulations on social media.