Ashanti and Nelly have shared exciting news of their engagement and upcoming arrival of their first child together. They revealed this joyous moment in an exclusive interview with ESSENCE, accompanied by a clever Instagram post introducing their co-ownership of the fertility and hormone diagnostics company, Proov.
In a playful Instagram video captioned “Baby baby baby…,” Ashanti delightedly shared the news. The video, set backstage during one of her shows, features her preparing for a performance while taking a test, hinting at her pregnancy. She joyfully confirmed the news, expressing her anticipation of motherhood and gratitude towards her family, fiancé, and loyal fans.
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This announcement is also featured exclusively in ESSENCE, where Ashanti, a Long Island-born talent, reflects on this new phase of life alongside her longtime beau and now fiancé, rapper Nelly.
Their journey together began in 2003, with their relationship largely kept private until publicly acknowledged by Ashanti at a Lakers game in 2008. Despite ups and downs, including rumored breakups, the couple reunited in 2023 and confirmed their engagement.
Nelly, already a father of four, including two adopted children, and Ashanti, expecting her first child, are eagerly looking forward to this next chapter filled with love, hope, and anticipation.
