Ashanti and Nelly
Ashanti and Nelly, the dynamic celebrity couple, share a joyous moment. Image: Instagram via @UsWeekly_

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Ashanti and Nelly: A surprise pregnancy steals the spotlight

The enchanting Ashanti is pregnant with her first child with Nelly, as the stars have aligned for this power couple.

By Precious Simpasa
05-12-23 13:33
in Celeb News
Ashanti and Nelly
Ashanti and Nelly, the dynamic celebrity couple, share a joyous moment. Image: Instagram via @UsWeekly_

In a delightful turn of events, Ashanti and her long-time beau, Nelly, are joyously expecting their first child together, according to exclusive reports from Us Weekly.

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ASHANTI AND NELLY

The R&B songstress, 43, and the rapper, 49, recently attended Nelly’s Black and White Ball in St. Louis, where a series of adorable moments sparked rumours that their family is expanding according to USMagazine.

The speculation reached its peak when Ashanti, during a performance, placed her hand on her stomach, and Nelly mirrored the gesture, setting the crowd abuzz.

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NELLY’S GROWING FAMILY

A fan video shared by TMZ captured the couple’s laughter, seemingly confirming the exciting news. This marks Ashanti’s first foray into motherhood, while Nelly already shares two children, Chanelle and Cornell Haynes III, with his ex Channetta Valentine.

The couple’s journey towards parenthood has been a rollercoaster, characterized by a decade-long on-and-off relationship.

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ASHANTI AND NELLY: DATING HISTORY

After initially dating from 2003 to 2013, the duo surprised everyone by rekindling their romance in April of this year, seen holding hands at a Las Vegas boxing match.

Nelly confirmed their renewed connection in September during an episode of ‘Boss Moves with Rasheeda,’ expressing how the reconciliation caught them both off guard.

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ASHANTI AND NELLY’S ROMANCE

Ashanti, who had not anticipated rekindling the flame after a decade apart, is now relishing the time spent with Nelly.

The couple made their Instagram debut in October, celebrating Ashanti’s birthday with heartfelt messages and smiles that could light up any room.

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ASHANTI AND NELLY: IT COUPLE

The surprises didn’t end there. In a lavish birthday gesture, Ashanti gifted Nelly his dream car, a sentimental token that left him in total shock and overcome with emotion, according to sources.

Nelly, sharing the news on social media, hinted at their plans, responding to a fan’s comment about starting a family with a resolute, “I’m on it.”

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CONGRATULATIONS

As we eagerly await the arrival of Ashanti and Nelly’s bundle of joy, it’s clear that this unexpected pregnancy is just the latest chapter in their love story, full of twists, turns, and heartwarming surprises.

Here’s to the happy couple and the new adventure that awaits them!

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