Ashanti and Boyfriend Nelly Are Expecting Their First Baby Together (Exclusive)
Singer Ashanti and her boyfriend Nelly have reignited their love in 2023, and now they joyfully anticipate the arrival of their first child together
Ashanti is expecting her first child with Nelly, following their renewed relationship earlier this year, a source exclusively confirmed to Us. This will be Ashanti's first child, while Nelly already has a daughter and a son from a previous relationship.
Ashanti, 43, raised speculation about a possible pregnancy after attending Nelly's Black and White Ball in St. Louis with her partner. At the event, the "Only U" singer and Nelly both placed their hands on her stomach while on stage, sparking laughter and leading fans to believe they may be expecting. The couple first started dating in 2003 and broke up in 2013, but rumors of a reconciliation arose when they were seen holding hands at a boxing match in Las Vegas in April.
Ashanti and Nelly Prince Williams/WireImage
In September, Nelly confirmed their relationship during an episode of Philo TV's "Boss Moves with Rasheeda," stating "Yeah, we're cool again." He expressed that the rekindled romance surprised both of them, adding "It wasn't something that I don't think was planned." In the same month, a source exclusively told Us that Ashanti didn't anticipate getting back together with Nelly after 10 years apart.
A couple of years back, Ashanti would never have thought that she and Nelly would be reconciling, but now they are enjoying each other's company. They are taking things slow and not rushing into anything.
In October, Nelly made their relationship public on Instagram by celebrating Ashanti's birthday. He shared a slideshow of photos of them smiling and wrote, "One time for the birthday girl. Such a beautiful, incredible person inside and out, and one of the hardest working women I know.. @ashanti Enjoy your day Ma, you look awesome!!!! Happy Birthday Love ya!!!!"
Ashanti surprised Nelly with a car for his birthday last month, after planning the secret for months. Nelly was shocked and emotional when he received the gift, as it was his dream car since childhood and had a sentimental meaning to him.
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After Nelly posted a photo of his new car on social media, he hinted at plans to start a family with Ashanti. When a fan suggested in the comments that he should get her pregnant, Nelly replied, "I'm on it." - Sarah Jones reporting.
