Ashanti and Nelly Welcome Baby!

R&B Singer Ashanti and Rapper Nelly Become Parents

Baby Announcement and Marriage Confirmation

In a joyous announcement, R&B singer Ashanti, 43, and rapper Nelly, 49, have welcomed their first child together in December 2023. The news was confirmed by a source to Us Weekly, putting an end to months of speculation and rumors.

Along with the baby news, it has also been revealed that the couple has secretly tied the knot. A source close to the couple confirmed their marriage to E! News, adding that the low-key ceremony took place in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Ashanti and Nelly have kept their relationship relatively private over the years, but they have been open about their desire to have children. In an interview with Essence in 2021, Ashanti expressed her excitement about the prospect of becoming a mother, saying, "I've always wanted to be a mother, and I'm so excited about this new chapter in my life."

The couple's fans and followers have been sending their congratulations and best wishes on social media, with many expressing their joy and excitement for the new parents.