Ashanti & Nelly Share Sweet Update on Family Life After Welcoming Baby

Ashanti & Nelly Share Sweet Update on Family Life After Welcoming Baby

As I delve into Ashanti‘s captivating journey, I can’t help but be amazed by her resilience and ability to transform adversity into growth. From the highs of her successful music career to the lows of a tumultuous relationship, she has proven time and again that she is a woman who knows herself, understands what she wants, and isn’t afraid to go after it.


What’s Luv? For Ashanti, it’s life with her and Nelly‘s little one. 

Certainly! For the past three months, they have been cherishing each and every moment as they get to know their newborn son, Kareem Kenkaide “KK” Haynes.

Ashanti expressed to Entertainment Tonight in a November 4th interview that the baby is remarkably cheerful. Lately, the baby has discovered his toes and often grasps them, whether he’s reclining or not. He constantly smiles as well.

For Nelly, who recently married his long-term partner back in December, witnessing Ashanti become a mother has been an extraordinary and unique joy all by itself.

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but express my awe: she is an exceptional mother indeed. Witnessing her deep devotion towards another, her unwavering commitment, and her readiness to sacrifice all she has, truly moves me.

Despite the song “Ride Wit Me” playfully mocking Ashanti for her attention to Keyshia Cole’s fashion choices, it’s important to note that humor was a significant part of the lyrics.

He mentioned that she cares for him just as if he was a customizable teddy bear. The baby is only 3 months old and stays indoors, changing his clothes around the house not less than thrice a day.

Nelly went on saying, “This love is amusing, in a delightful manner, because it causes me to chuckle. I simply laugh and say, ‘Check out this little one.’ I can hardly wait to share with him some of the photos and videos, such as ‘Look at what your mother is up to with you.’

Ashanti & Nelly Share Sweet Update on Family Life After Welcoming Baby

Ashanti claims that other people are also fully committed to celebrating every significant moment in baby KK’s life, not just her.

She mentioned that they had a pumpkin-themed photoshoot recently, but her father was in charge of the session. She explained, “‘Daddy, not me, this is how it should be done,’ he said.

As Nelly joked, “I’m learning.”

As a dad to Chanelle (30), Cornell Haynes III (25), whom he had with ex-partner Channetta Valentine, and Sydney (27) and Shawn Thomas (26), the children of his late sister Jackie Donahue whom he adopted in 2005, he was already accustomed to the unique challenges of fatherhood.

Ashanti & Nelly Share Sweet Update on Family Life After Welcoming Baby

Nelly joked, “He’s a boy, and as you know, I have sons myself. Boys require quick movements when changing them, and I can tell you from experience, I’ve been changed by my eldest son so many times that he’s practically done!

Regarding Ashanti, the artist known for “Rock Wit U,” she expresses deep gratitude for her little boy and her renewed relationship with Nelly, which reignited in 2023, over a decade since their initial separation.

She expressed, “It’s a wonderful sensation to be with the one who is my soulmate, my confidante, my protector—it feels incredible.” She added, “I believe the universe doesn’t make errors, and so I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have him by my side.

To see more of Nelly and Ashanti’s love story over the years, keep reading.

Ashanti & Nelly Share Sweet Update on Family Life After Welcoming Baby

Nelly and Ashanti initially encountered each other at the announcement ceremony for Grammy Awards nominations in 2003. In her recollection shared during VH1’s Behind the Music special, she said that he seemed to be joking when he asked for her autograph. She wrote it on the program for him, and that moment has been misrepresented in numerous publications since then. However, their romantic relationship didn’t develop immediately after this encounter. Ashanti revealed later that getting his phone number took some time.

Ashanti & Nelly Share Sweet Update on Family Life After Welcoming Baby

Over the ensuing years, I found myself frequently joining my fellow artists, the man behind “Happy” and the creator of “Hot In Herre,” at various events – even celebrating their birthdays together.

Throughout this time, Ashanti clarified to People magazine that while Nelly and I did go out on occasions, we were not in a romantic relationship. Instead, our bond seemed to be built upon mutual respect and shared professional success.

Ashanti & Nelly Share Sweet Update on Family Life After Welcoming Baby

Nevertheless, the pair fueled dating speculation by regularly attending basketball matches, social gatherings, and high-profile events such as the 2006 premiere of Ashanti’s film “John Tucker Must Die,” where they walked the red carpet together.

Ashanti & Nelly Share Sweet Update on Family Life After Welcoming Baby

Despite some people believing there was more than friendship between Ashanti and Nelly following their 2008 hit “Body On Me”, she clarified that their bond was purely friendly, explaining to People magazine at the time that they spent a lot of time together and enjoyed each other’s company. She also mentioned that the music industry can be tough, so having fun and lightening things up is important. Regarding any speculations about an upcoming wedding, Ashanti laughed it off, saying there was no engagement planned, but hinted at the possibility of one in the future.

Ashanti & Nelly Share Sweet Update on Family Life After Welcoming Baby

2009 saw rumors circulating that Nelly and Ashanti had ended their relationship, but in an interview with VladTV in 2010, Nelly clarified their current dynamic: “We’ve always maintained a friendly relationship,” he said. “Currently, my focus is on my album, while hers is on her music and other projects. I believe we’re just moving in different directions for now.” However, Nelly was careful to avoid confirming the nature of their past involvement, stating, “To say we broke up implies that we were together in the first place, but our relationship has primarily been portrayed through media speculation because neither of us ever publicly discussed it.

Ashanti & Nelly Share Sweet Update on Family Life After Welcoming Baby

Yet, not much time had passed when photographs emerged of Ashanti and Nelly appearing together once more. Here, they can be seen attending the 2012 Angel Ball.

Ashanti & Nelly Share Sweet Update on Family Life After Welcoming Baby

2013 saw whispers of a separation between Ashanti and Nelly, as she hinted during an interview on Hot 97. “Nelly is focusing on his own endeavors,” she explained, “and I’m concentrating on my career. A lot of things have transpired this year that were made public more than they should have been.” Ashanti, who released her album Braveheart in 2014, further stated, “I need to focus on myself. There were actions and words exchanged that shouldn’t have happened, but they did.” She officially confirmed the split in 2015, expressing on The Meredith Vieira Show that betrayal can cause people to act out of character. She urged individuals to know themselves, understand their desires, and take responsibility for their actions. Ashanti concluded by stating she was in a different place now.

Ashanti & Nelly Share Sweet Update on Family Life After Welcoming Baby

Skip ahead to 2021 where Ashanti and Nelly teamed up with Jermaine Dupri, Papoose, Ma, Fat Joe, Ja Rule, and Lil’ Mo for the VERZUZ battle between Fat Joe and Ja Rule.

Ashanti & Nelly Share Sweet Update on Family Life After Welcoming Baby

2023 found me overjoyed as Ashanti shared with TopMob News that Nelly and I had rekindled our romance! The man behind “Country Grammar” hinted on Boss Moves With Rasheeda that neither of us had expected this turn of events. It wasn’t a pre-planned move, he said, but rather something that happened organically as we both continued to live our lives separately. Yet, in the process of being apart, we came to understand each other better.

Ashanti & Nelly Share Sweet Update on Family Life After Welcoming Baby

Ashanti shared some exciting news: She’s engaged to Nelly and expecting a baby. In her own words, she told Essence, “This new phase of my life is overflowing with love, optimism, and eagerness.” She added that motherhood has been a dream of hers, and sharing this special moment with her family, her fiancé, and her dedicated fans who have supported her career journey, is an incredible experience.

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2024-11-05 23:56