Nelly and Ashanti's Secret Marriage and Upcoming Birth: A Surprise Double Announcement

St. Louis, Missouri United States of America
Nelly and Ashanti got married in secret in December 2023
Nelly has three children from previous relationships and Ashanti has a successful music career with multiple Grammy Awards
Nelly proposed to Ashanti while she was wearing his clothes
The couple had previously split in 2013 but rekindled their romance in April 2023
They announced Ashanti's pregnancy just months after their marriage
Nelly and Ashanti's Secret Marriage and Upcoming Birth: A Surprise Double Announcement

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)



Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • There is no mention of a witness at the wedding ceremony in the article
  • The source of the marriage certificate is TMZ, which has been known to publish non-peer reviewed and potentially inaccurate information

Sources

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  • Unique Points
    • Nelly and Ashanti got married in St. Louis County, Missouri on Dec. 27, 2023.
    • This is the second marriage for Nelly and the third for Ashanti.
    • Nelly has three children from previous relationships: Chanelle (daughter), Cornell Haynes III (son), and two adopted children: Shawn and Sydney Thomas.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

  • Unique Points
    • Ashanti and Nelly have been married for several months, as of December 2023.
    • Ashanti and Nelly got married in St. Louis County.
    • They have a child on the way.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes several statements that are not fallacies but rather reporting of facts. However, there is an instance of an appeal to authority when the author states 'according to public records'. This statement implies that because the information comes from public records it must be true without questioning their accuracy or validity.
    • according to public records
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

  • Unique Points
    • Ashanti and Nelly got married in December 2023.
    • Ashanti was wearing Nelly’s T-shirt and boxers during the proposal.
  • Accuracy
    • They tied the knot in St. Louis County, Missouri.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

  • Unique Points
    • Ashanti missed a period and suspected she was pregnant after the performance
    • Ashanti shared the news with Nelly on FaceTime
    • Ashanti announced her pregnancy in April 2023
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

  • Unique Points
    • Ashanti was wearing one of Nelly’s T-shirts and a pair of boxer shorts when Nelly proposed
    • Ashanti had no idea that Nelly would propose but felt it was coming soon
    • Ashanti burst into tears when she said yes to the proposal and called everyone she knew
  • Accuracy
    • Ashanti was proposed to by Nelly in an intimate moment
    • Nelly has two children from previous relationships
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (90%)
    No formal fallacies found. However, there are some informal fallacies and dichotomous depictions present in the article.
    • . Ashanti shared that she was “utterly taken aback” by her beau, Nelly, once he proposed.
    • Ashanti also said she’s ready to walk down the aisle, alluding to the fact that a wedding might happen soon and sharing early details of the nuptials. “I think it’s going to be a combination of fashion, glam, and Caribbean vibes,” Ashanti told the outlet.
    • The couple will have their first child together... Nelly shares daughter Chanelle, 30, and son Cornell Haynes III, 25, with ex Channetta Valentine.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication