Ashanti is pregnant with her and Nelly’s first child, the singer confirmed Wednesday. The duo also announced they are engaged.
Ashanti announced the pregnancy news via an Instagram video that portrays her getting ready for a performance. A handler and her mother, Tina Douglas, take turns asking her how much time she needs until she’s ready, until the “Foolish” singer finally steps out to say, “I’m going to need about nine months.”
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Ashanti captioned the video, “Baby baby baby baby….” Nelly also posted the video to his own Instagram.
The singer then revealed their engagement to Essence, telling the outlet, “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation. Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who...
Ashanti announced the pregnancy news via an Instagram video that portrays her getting ready for a performance. A handler and her mother, Tina Douglas, take turns asking her how much time she needs until she’s ready, until the “Foolish” singer finally steps out to say, “I’m going to need about nine months.”
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Ashanti captioned the video, “Baby baby baby baby….” Nelly also posted the video to his own Instagram.
The singer then revealed their engagement to Essence, telling the outlet, “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation. Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who...
- 4/17/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ashanti and Nelly sparked pregnancy rumors in 2023 after the couple reunited 10 years post-breakup. The pair first dated in 2003 after meeting at a press conference for the Grammy Awards. However, the “Foolish” singer and “Hot in Here” rapper always remained tight-lipped about their love, barely acknowledging their relationship publicly.
Nelly and Ashanti at the 2003 Grammy Awards press conference | KMazur/WireImage
Twenty years later, in September 2023, Nelly confirmed their reconciliation on Boss Moves with Rasheeda. The now-49-year-old explained, “I think it surprised both of us.” The same day, Ashanti hard-launched their renewed relationship. The 43-year-old carried a custom clutch with a photo of her and Nelly on it to the 2023 MTV VMAs. Then, in October 2023, the pair became Instagram official.
Ashanti at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards | 1st and 3rd photos: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; 2nd photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV
Most recently, Nelly and Ashanti attended the Mark...
Nelly and Ashanti at the 2003 Grammy Awards press conference | KMazur/WireImage
Twenty years later, in September 2023, Nelly confirmed their reconciliation on Boss Moves with Rasheeda. The now-49-year-old explained, “I think it surprised both of us.” The same day, Ashanti hard-launched their renewed relationship. The 43-year-old carried a custom clutch with a photo of her and Nelly on it to the 2023 MTV VMAs. Then, in October 2023, the pair became Instagram official.
Ashanti at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards | 1st and 3rd photos: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; 2nd photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV
Most recently, Nelly and Ashanti attended the Mark...
- 3/25/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
At the height of their careers, Ashanti and Nelly became everyone’s favorite music power couple when they began dating. Then in 2013, after several years together, they broke up.
Ashanti admitted that she and the rapper did not speak for a while after they split. But in December 2022, the two reunited for a performance leaving hope that they would give their relationship another shot. Fast-forward to December 2023 and the pair elated fans when they announced they’re expecting their first child together.
Nelly and Ashanti, attend a gala together in New York City | Theo Wargo/WireImage for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation
Here’s more about Ashanti and Nelly including what their age difference is.
Ashanti’s age
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas was born on Oct. 13, 1980, to parents Tina Douglas and Ken-Kaide Thomas Douglas.
Ashanti burst onto the music scene in 2001 when she was featured on Ja Rule’s song “Always on Time.
Ashanti admitted that she and the rapper did not speak for a while after they split. But in December 2022, the two reunited for a performance leaving hope that they would give their relationship another shot. Fast-forward to December 2023 and the pair elated fans when they announced they’re expecting their first child together.
Nelly and Ashanti, attend a gala together in New York City | Theo Wargo/WireImage for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation
Here’s more about Ashanti and Nelly including what their age difference is.
Ashanti’s age
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas was born on Oct. 13, 1980, to parents Tina Douglas and Ken-Kaide Thomas Douglas.
Ashanti burst onto the music scene in 2001 when she was featured on Ja Rule’s song “Always on Time.
- 12/7/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Watching her sister go through abuse was hard for Ashanti to take.
On the new episode of “Red Table Talk”, the singer join the show alongside sister Kenashia “Shia” Douglas and mom Tina Douglas.
Read More: Ashanti Honoured With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
During the conversation, they discuss Kenashia’s experience being in an abusive relationship.
“I don’t know about when it started. Ironically, I was on the phone with you. It was gut-wrenching. It had been something that was going on and you don’t know how to deal with it,” Ashanti says of her sister. “We have to respect whatever her decisions are.”
She continues, “I’m big sis and I’m like, ‘Well I don’t like him and I don’t think y’all should be together. Both of y’all are toxic.’ I used to say to them all the time, ‘You...
On the new episode of “Red Table Talk”, the singer join the show alongside sister Kenashia “Shia” Douglas and mom Tina Douglas.
Read More: Ashanti Honoured With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
During the conversation, they discuss Kenashia’s experience being in an abusive relationship.
“I don’t know about when it started. Ironically, I was on the phone with you. It was gut-wrenching. It had been something that was going on and you don’t know how to deal with it,” Ashanti says of her sister. “We have to respect whatever her decisions are.”
She continues, “I’m big sis and I’m like, ‘Well I don’t like him and I don’t think y’all should be together. Both of y’all are toxic.’ I used to say to them all the time, ‘You...
- 11/23/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Exclusive: Singer and actress Ashanti is set to star in and produce rom-com The Plus One.
Ashanti will play Lizzie, whose only request of her “Male of Honor” Marshall is that he doesn’t bring his hated ex Marie to her destination wedding. But lovesick Marshall brings her as his plus one, and Marie does everything in her power to wreck Lizzie’s big day.
Filming is scheduled to start in December in Florida. Director and additional casting has yet to be revealed.
Producers are Danny Chan, Danny Roth, David Yates and Demetrius Spencer. Executive producers are Almost Never Films, Tina Douglas and Stephan Dweck. Writers are Austin H Garces and Brendan Bradley.
Ashanti most recently starred in the Sony Pictures Worldwide acquisition Honey Girls, which wrapped in March.
The singer, who has sold more than 27 million records worldwide, will be getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame...
Ashanti will play Lizzie, whose only request of her “Male of Honor” Marshall is that he doesn’t bring his hated ex Marie to her destination wedding. But lovesick Marshall brings her as his plus one, and Marie does everything in her power to wreck Lizzie’s big day.
Filming is scheduled to start in December in Florida. Director and additional casting has yet to be revealed.
Producers are Danny Chan, Danny Roth, David Yates and Demetrius Spencer. Executive producers are Almost Never Films, Tina Douglas and Stephan Dweck. Writers are Austin H Garces and Brendan Bradley.
Ashanti most recently starred in the Sony Pictures Worldwide acquisition Honey Girls, which wrapped in March.
The singer, who has sold more than 27 million records worldwide, will be getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame...
- 9/21/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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