June 20th 2024.
In a surprising turn of events, it has been revealed that Ashanti and Nelly have been secretly married for four months now. Despite their recent public announcement of their engagement in April, it seems that the couple actually tied the knot back in December of 2023 in a private ceremony in St. Louis County. This news has left many fans wondering what else the hip-hop power couple has been keeping under wraps.
Rumors of a possible pregnancy began to circulate when the two made an appearance at Nelly's annual Black and White Ball. During their performance, Nelly playfully rubbed Ashanti's belly, which caused an uproar of cheers from the audience. However, the couple remained tight-lipped about the speculation until April, when Ashanti confirmed her pregnancy through a heartwarming Instagram post. But that wasn't the only surprise she had in store for her fans.
In the same post, Ashanti also announced that she and Nelly were officially engaged. The singer shared a video with Essence, expressing her excitement for this new chapter in her life and thanking her loyal fans for their support. "This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation," she wrote in the caption. "Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience." It's clear that Ashanti and Nelly are overjoyed about their growing family and their future together.
The couple's relationship has had its fair share of ups and downs, as they have been dating on and off since 2003. After a decade apart, they famously rekindled their romance, much to the delight of their fans. This was evident during the Fat Joe and Ja Rule Verzuz battle in 2021, where Nelly surprised everyone by walking on stage and embracing his former flame. In an interview with Angie Martinez, Ashanti revealed that she hadn't seen or spoken to Nelly in over six years, making their reunion all the more unexpected and emotional.
Their reunion sparked dating rumors when they were spotted holding hands at a boxing match in Las Vegas last spring. And a few months later, Nelly confirmed the speculations about their relationship. Ashanti also opened up about their renewed love in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, saying, "The growth has been superb, you know, on both ends." She went on to explain that they have both matured and have a better understanding of each other now, compared to a decade ago. "We are both at a place where, before, sometimes we would argue and walk out, slam the door, and not talk for a few days," she revealed. It's clear that their relationship has evolved for the better, and they are now stronger than ever.
Ashanti and Nelly's love story is a testament to the saying, "sometimes it's OK to get that old thing back." They have shown that despite their past differences and time apart, true love can find its way back. And with a baby on the way, it's clear that their love is only growing stronger. As we celebrate their exciting news, let's also take a moment to appreciate the iconic handbag that Ashanti recently released in collaboration with Nelly. In honor of her new Nelly purse, here are six Black-owned handbags that you need to add to your collection.
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