Ashanti is pregnant with her first baby after she revived her relationship with Nelly. The baby will be Ashanti’s only child, while Nelly, 49, shares daughter Chanelle, 29, and son Cornell Haynes III, 24, with ex Channetta Valentine. The Grammy Award-winning artists have had a long journey together since dating in 2003.
They broke up a decade later and then reunited after another 10 years. Nelly and Ashanti always remained coy about their relationship and split. They often spoke about each other in interviews over the years.
Rumours of her pregnancy swirled after the couple was spotted over the weekend at Nelly’s Black and White Ball in St. Louis. In a video shared on social media, the duo hinted at a baby bump. Ashanti puts her hand on her stomach, while Nelly follows suit, touching her midsection. Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas and Nelly (Cornell Iral Haynes Jr.) initially dated on and off from 2003 to 2013. After a decade break, Nelly confirmed the reconciliation in September.
Did Ashanti Date Nelly Before?
The first time the two artists crossed paths was at an event for the 2003 Grammy Award nomination announcements. Ashanti recalled their first meeting in VH1’s Behind the Music special. The first time the two artists crossed paths was at an event for the 2003 Grammy Award nomination announcements.
Ashanti recalled their first meeting in VH1’s Behind the Music special. Still denying their relationship, Ashanti exclusively spoke that though she and Nelly were not boyfriend and girlfriend, they went out. Around 2013, Ashanti continued to deny their relationship and refused to confirm rumours of whether or not the pair broke up.
In September 2023, Nelly finally confirmed the speculation that the two had reconciled during an appearance on the Boss Moves with Rasheeda show streaming on Philo. The pregnancy which is yet to be confirmed by Nelly and Ashanti and will tell the truth of their reconciliation better.
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