Ashanti and Nelly are engaged and expecting their first child together
Last modified: April 18, 2024 at 10:00 Eastern Time in the morning by CBS News.
Ashanti and Nelly shared some exciting news with fans: they're engaged and have a baby on the way! The two performers previously dated back in 2003, and their reunion in 2023 was cause for celebration among their supporters.
The magazine called Essence broadcasted the significant news of the couple on Wednesday. They shared on their social media, saying, "We wish to extend our congratulations to Ashanti and Nelly, who have made it official with an engagement and are now anticipating the arrival of their first child together!"
Ashanti, aged 43, shared with the magazine that this year has been very gratifying with an abundance of affection, positivity, and eagerness.
Being a mother has always been something I've been excited about. It's really incredible to be able to share this exciting journey with my loved ones, including my family, fiancé, and faithful fans who have always stood by me throughout my career.
According to Essence magazine, the artists announced their news through a video that included Proov, a business that specializes in at-home fertility testing. This company is co-owned by Ashanti and Nelly.
"Nelly & Ashanti: A Timeline Of Their Relationship"
According to Entertainment Tonight, the couple initially crossed paths in 2003. However, they decided to keep their romance private for the most part. It wasn’t until Ashanti mentioned her relationship with the rapper at a Los Angeles Lakers game in 2008 that the public became aware of their love story.
Nelly, who is 49 years old, disclosed to Complex in 2010 that despite many speculations about their relationship ending, they never confessed to being official or calling it quits publicly. The triple Grammy award-winning artist stated that they've always maintained being friends, and that hasn't changed even now.
In the year 2013 when there were speculations about the couple's split, Ashanti described their relationship as resembling a game of "ping-pong." Later in 2015, she verified that their romantic relationship had come to an end two years prior.
Ashanti and Nelly performed their song "Body on Me" at a concert in Arizona in 2022. During an appearance on Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live," Ashanti expressed her surprise at the large number of people who showed interest in their relationship.
Nelly And Ashanti Are Getting Married!
In the year 2023, individuals who closely monitored the relationship can rejoice because they finally received the validation they sought for. The two individuals were spotted together in multiple social affairs and a credible insider affirmed to Entertainment Tonight that they had reconciled and were extremely content.
Nelly is a parent to four children, two of whom he adopted after their mother, who happened to be his stepsister, passed away from leukemia. Additionally, he has two children from a prior relationship. As for Ashanti, this will be her first time becoming a mother.
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