The rapper and his girlfriend Kim Kardashian are expecting their first child together this summer and West, 35, has reportedly told friends he is hoping for a son.

A source told HollywoodLife: "I think they already know what they're having but Kanye hasn't been saying anything other than that he wants a little baby boy.

"That would make him real happy. He's always wanted a little boy. He wants to spoil him rotten but also teach him a lot. He wants his son to be great so hopefully he'll be able to have a little guy."

However, West insists he will be happy a daughter too.

The insider added: "He's got his heart set on having a son, but he would be happy with a little girl too,. No matter what they have, that baby is going to be his heart."

Whatever the gender, Kardashian, 32 and West are determined their tot will be fashionable.

She recently said: "If anyone knows Kanye, they just know how into fashion he is, and I think he's going to have things, like, specially made.

"I don't think hand-me-downs are going to work. I think it has to be, like, really fun stuff."

Asked what fashion-forward items it will be wearing, Kardashian added: "Chains... leather pants!"