Ashanti and Nelly announced this week that they welcomed their first child together! "Funny how life’s plans aren’t...
always on time.. lol.
I’ve been waiting to be a mom for a long time now but nothing could prepare me for EVERYTHING motherhood brings!" Ashanti wrote on Instagram . The "Baby" singer and "Hot in Herre" rapper welcomed a baby boy, named Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, on July 18 , according to People . "This is what postpartum looks like I’m loving these super cozy @fridamom shorts! I’m so proud of my body for giving me my baby, baby, baby, baby, boy," Ashanti added in the post.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashanti (@ashanti) In April, Ashanti and Nelly announced they were expecting their first baby together. “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation," Ashanti previously told Essence . "Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.
” According to documents obtained by People, the couple tied the knot in December 2023. That same month, the Grammy-award-winning singers sparked pregnancy rumors while on stage attending the 11th Black and White Ball at the Four Seasons Hotel. RELATED: Ashanti and Nelly are engaged and expecting a baby This is the couple's first baby together and Nelly's fifth.
According to People , he shares his daughter Chanelle and son Cornell with his .