Mick Jagger becomes a father for the eighth time at the age of 73

Mick Jagger and 29-year-old ballerina Melanie Hamrick welcomed their son, Sir Mick's eighth child

Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones frontman, has become a father again at the age of 73, Daily Mail reports.

A statement said: ‘Melanie Hamrick and Mick Jagger’s son was born today in New York and they are both delighted.

‘Mick was at the hospital for the arrival. Mother and baby are doing well and we request that the media respect their privacy at this time.’

Sir Mick is understood to have given Melanie a $150,000-a-year maintenance deal to help the ballerina raise their child.

The $150k will be paid until the child is 18, with school fees also paid for. After secondary school a trust will help cover further education and expenses, which could be as much as £500k.

Even though Mick and Melanie are not planning on getting married, they plan to co-parent given his hectic work schedule.