Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt, who boasts over 7.7 million subscribers, has entered a new chapter in his life as he became a father for the first time. His wife, Emaan Rajab, gave birth to a healthy baby boy on September 20 at a private hospital in Lahore. Currently residing in the UK, Rajab shared the news with his followers through an emotional vlog, expressing immense gratitude and joy. However, a video from the hospital room has sparked mixed reactions online, drawing both praise and criticism.
Rajab Celebrates Fatherhood from Abroad
Despite being thousands of miles away, Rajab Butt celebrated the birth of his son with friends and fans in the UK. In his vlog, he became visibly emotional while speaking about the life-changing moment.
“Alhamdulillah, it’s a great feeling. My wife and son are perfectly fine and healthy—what else can I pray for?” he shared. Rajab described seeing his son, whom he called “genuinely pink and beautiful,” as a surreal moment, adding that he already had a name picked out and would host a grand celebration upon his return to Lahore.
Rajab also touched on the bittersweet reality of not being present at the hospital due to ongoing legal issues and personal controversies that have kept him in the UK. He described the event as “a historic moment” in his journey, highlighting both joy and regret.
Meanwhile, back in Pakistan, Rajab’s sister Ghazal celebrated becoming a phuppo (aunt), and his mother brought chocolates and gifts to the hospital to welcome the newborn.
Hospital Video Sparks Mixed Reactions Online
Shortly after the birth, a video from the hospital surfaced online showing Rajab’s mother presenting gifts to Emaan as she rested in her hospital bed. Many believed the video was filmed immediately after delivery, sparking a heated debate on social media.
Some fans criticized the family for turning such a private and vulnerable moment into content. Comments ranged from concern to satire:
“People become parents to kids, but they have become parents to content.”
“Please don’t film Emaan in this state. She just gave birth.”
“What’s next, a delivery room vlog?”
Others went as far as to label the act as manipulative, accusing Rajab’s mother of “overdramatizing for the camera.” Still, a portion of the audience defended the video, saying it reflected the family’s genuine happiness and should not be removed.
The video has since gone viral, further intensifying the public’s already polarized opinion on Rajab’s often controversial digital presence.
A New Chapter in a Turbulent Journey
Rajab and Emaan’s relationship has been under the spotlight for months, especially after public disputes and reconciliations. The recent baby shower had marked a positive turn, and the birth of their son seems to have brought another moment of unity and hope to the family.
While the backlash over the hospital video highlights ongoing concerns about privacy in digital storytelling, many fans have shared their congratulations, expressing hope that fatherhood may usher in a more grounded and mature phase in Rajab Butt’s online journey.
