Nelly and Ashanti's Surprise Marriage and Pregnancy Announcement
Rapper Nelly, 49, and singer Ashanti, 43, have surprised fans with the news that they secretly tied the knot in December 2023 during a low-key ceremony in St. Louis County, Missouri. The couple's marriage comes just months before they announced Ashanti's pregnancy.
According to multiple reports, Nelly proposed to Ashanti while she was wearing one of his T-shirts and boxer shorts. She had no idea that he would propose but felt it was coming soon. When he did ask for her hand in marriage, Ashanti burst into tears and said yes.
The couple's wedding news comes as a surprise to many, as they had previously split in 2013 after ten years of dating. However, they rekindled their romance in April 2023 and announced that they were expecting their first child together.
Nelly has three children from previous relationships: Chanelle (daughter), Cornell Haynes III (son), and two adopted children: Shawn and Sydney Thomas. Ashanti also has a successful music career, with multiple Grammy Awards to her name.
The couple's marriage news was first reported by TMZ, who obtained a copy of their marriage certificate. The document lists the date of their marriage as December 27, 2023.
Despite the surprise announcement, Nelly and Ashanti have been open about their love for each other in recent months. In April, Ashanti shared a video on Instagram announcing her pregnancy and revealing that she was getting ready for a performance when her mom asked how much time she needed. “Uh, I'm gonna need about nine months,” Ashanti answered.
The couple's wedding and pregnancy news has been met with excitement from fans, who are looking forward to seeing what the future holds for Nelly and Ashanti.
Sources: TMZ: 'Ashanti & Nelly Are Married, Tied the Knot in 2023: Report' (https://www.tmz.com/p/ashanti-nelly-married-report/) ET Online: 'Ashanti and Nelly Are Married, Tied the Knot in 2023: Report' (https://www.etonline.com/ashanti-and-nelly-are-married-tied-the-knot)