Ashanti, 49, took to Instagram to share some exciting news with her fans. She announced that she and rapper Nelly are expecting their first child together. The news was met with congratulations from friends like La La Anthony, Kash Doll, and LeToya Luckett.
In an interview with Essence, Ashanti revealed that she and Nelly are also planning to get married. She expressed her gratitude for the love and support she has received from her family, fans, and fiancé. The couple also shared that they are co-owners of Proov, a company that offers affordable fertility tests that can be done at home.
Ashanti and Nelly rekindled their relationship last year after dating on and off since the early 2000s. Rumors of Ashanti’s pregnancy started circulating in December, but the couple neither confirmed nor denied the speculation at that time. Ashanti’s mother and manager, Tina Douglas, clarified in a recent interview that no official announcement had been made yet.
Nelly is already a father to two children from previous relationships and also adopted his late sister’s children. The couple’s fans are eagerly awaiting more updates on their journey to parenthood.