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Ashanti Reportedly Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 2 Just 4 Months After Welcoming 1st Child With Nelly

BY JO Mensah November 29, 2024 6:41 AM EDT
Ashanti and Nelly
Ashanti and Nelly Photo source: Instagram/@nelly

Superstar couple Nelly and Ashanti are reportedly preparing to expand their family. Just four months after welcoming their first child, Kareem Kenkaide Hayes, the pair are said to be expecting their second baby.

The Jasmine Brand shared the news on November 27, though details about Ashanti’s current progress remain private.

The couple has a knack for keeping their milestones private until they are ready to share. Earlier this year, they surprised fans by announcing their marriage, despite having already tied the knot on December 27, 2023. The wedding was made official in St. Louis County.

Ashanti and Nelly’s relationship and first child

Their first child, Kareem, was born on July 18. His name holds deep family significance, blending Nelly’s pride and Ashanti’s familial heritage. The name Kenkaide pays tribute to her father, while Kareem signifies generosity and dignity.

Nelly and Ashanti’s relationship has been a journey of growth and reconnection. The duo first dated in the early 2000s but went their separate ways for over a decade before rekindling their romance.

Since reuniting, they have emphasized their maturity and improved communication, highlighting the strength of their renewed partnership.

Their engagement was announced in April, and Ashanti fondly recalled the intimate moment when Nelly proposed.

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