Ashanti and Nelly’s unborn child received a heartfelt serenade from R&B singer Lloyd during a performance in Philadelphia on Monday night. Lloyd, who recently made a surprise appearance during Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour, joined Ashanti on stage at The Met Philadelphia to perform their 2004 collaboration “Southside.”
As the two artists sang together, Lloyd knelt down to rub and sing to Ashanti’s baby bump, capturing the sweet moment in a photo that he later shared on Instagram. In the caption, Lloyd expressed his love and good wishes for the unborn child, promising to share stories of singing to the baby before it was born and the impact Ashanti and Nelly have had on his life.
“Dear Baby Haynes, you are surrounded by love, by good energy, and by people who have prayed for your peace of mind even before you were born,” Lloyd wrote. “One day I will tell you about the times I sang to you in your mother’s belly, how your mommy changed my life, and how your dad was there for me when I needed love and guidance. Can’t wait to meet you and make you laugh. Inshallah, Your Uncle Ladi ♾️🪬❤️👼🏾”