Ashanti’s Exciting News: Expecting Her First Baby with Boyfriend Nelly.
Ashanti Expecting Her First Child with Reunited Flame Nelly, Confirms Us Weekly
Us Weekly has verified that Ashanti is pregnant with her first child after reigniting her relationship with Nelly earlier this year. A trusted source exclusively disclosed, “Nelly and Ashanti are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first child together.” Ashanti, who previously had no children, will be joined by Nelly’s 29-year-old daughter, Chanelle, and 24-year-old son, Cornell Haynes III, from his previous relationship with Channetta Valentine.
Pregnancy Speculation Surrounds Ashanti, 43, at Nelly’s Black and White Ball
The buzz about Ashanti’s potential pregnancy began when the 43-year-old singer attended Nelly’s Black and White Ball in St. Louis with her partner over the weekend. During the event, while sharing the stage with Nelly, Ashanti placed her hand on her stomach, and he followed suit. A fan video, posted by TMZ, captured the moment, with the couple bursting into laughter, strongly suggesting that they are indeed expecting a new addition to their family.
Ashanti and Nelly had an on-again, off-again relationship that spanned from 2003 to 2013, originating from their first meeting during a Grammy Awards press conference. In April, the pair ignited rumors of a reunion when they were spotted hand in hand at a Las Vegas boxing match.
Nelly officially acknowledged their renewed relationship in September during an appearance on Philo TV’s “Boss Moves with Rasheeda.” He confirmed, saying, “Yeah, we’re back on good terms.” Nelly expressed that the reunion had taken both of them by surprise, emphasizing that it wasn’t a planned occurrence.
Around the same time, an insider exclusively informed Us that Ashanti hadn’t anticipated rekindling her romance with Nelly after a decade apart.
“Several years ago, Ashanti couldn’t have envisioned reuniting with Nelly, but they’re relishing their time together,” the source mentioned at that point. “They’re not in a hurry to rush into anything.”
In October, the pair made their relationship official on Instagram when Nelly celebrated Ashanti’s birthday. He posted a series of photos featuring both of them smiling, with the caption, “Raising a toast to the birthday girl, such an extraordinary person inside and out, and one of the hardest-working women I know… @ashanti. Enjoy your day, Ma, you look fantastic!!!! Happy Birthday, Love ya!!!!”
Then, in the following month, Ashanti reciprocated by giving Nelly a car as a birthday gift, which was exclusively confirmed by a source to Us. The insider revealed, “She had been planning this surprise for months, and it was such a challenging secret to keep. But witnessing his reaction made it all worthwhile.”
Nelly, on his end, was deeply moved by the extravagant gesture. The source revealed, “He was completely taken aback and overwhelmed with emotion upon seeing it. This gift held immense significance for him due to a sentimental connection.” The source further explained, “This car had been Nelly’s dream since his childhood, and he was astounded that Ashanti had bestowed such a heartfelt present upon him. It ranks among the most memorable gifts he’s ever received.”
Following Nelly’s social media post featuring the new car, he alluded to the possibility of starting a family with Ashanti. In response to a fan comment on his Instagram post that read, “get her pregnant @nelly,” the rapper replied, “I’m working on it.”
