Ashanti Pregnant With First Child After Rekindling Relationship With Nelly

Ashanti and Nelly are together again and expecting their first child. They reunited in September this year and are ready for the next stage of their renewed relationship. Nelly already shares two adult children with his ex Channetta Valentine. As for Ashanti, this will be her first child. Congratulations both!

Ashanti and Nelly Have Dated Before

Ashanti and Nelly dated from 2003 to 2013 with small interruptions, and their relationship ended in betrayal and heartbreak. Nelly commented that he acted out of character because of his insecurities, with Ashanti branding him a "coward" in 2015. Eek.

Romance Reunion Was Unexpected

Nobody expected them to get together again. Ashanti said that she had never imagined they could sort out their disagreement. Even Nelly said their renewed romance was surprising to both of them. He also added that being separate has helped them understand each other better.

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The two have been pictured plenty of times recently, and they both seem remarkably happy. It goes to show that timing really does count! Nelly spoke about their renewed relationship in September this year. He said none of them planned this but that they were "cool" again. During the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, Ashanti walked the red carpet holding a purse that had a photo of their faces on it. Ashanti considers them as a couple to be in a "great place" and that it was obvious they were together.

Nelly Writes He Loves Ashanti on Instagram

The couple went official on Instagram in October when Nelly posted photos and videos with Ashanti. In the caption, he called her a beautiful, incredible, and hard-working woman. He also announced his love for her.

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In December, the news spread that Ashanti and Nelly were set to welcome their first kid together. The next stage of the renewed journey of the Y2K power couple has begun, best of luck to them!