Ashanti and Nelly Reportedly Expecting Their First Child

Story By Joe Frank

Image credit: getty images Dec 11 2023

Ashanti and Nelly, music stars, are reportedly expecting their first child together, as per Us Weekly.

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Representatives for Ashanti and Nelly have not commented on the pregnancy rumors.

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The speculation arose after the couple attended an event in Nelly's hometown, St. Louis.

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In a TMZ video, Ashanti and Nelly playfully touched her stomach, fueling the pregnancy rumors.

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If true, this would be Ashanti's first child and Nelly's third, having two children from a previous relationship.

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Nelly, 49, and Ashanti, 43, had an on-and-off relationship for about 11 years before breaking up in 2013.

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They confirmed their rekindled romance in a September interview on the “Boss Moves” TV show.

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Nelly mentioned their unexpected reconciliation and the positive impact of time and distance.

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Ashanti expressed readiness for motherhood in 2022, stating her intention to "slow down" and have kids.

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She acknowledged the relationship on Instagram, sharing a photo from the 2003 VMAs where they exchanged numbers.

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