Ashanti and Nelly found their way back to each other in 2023 after a series of ups and downs. The twosome sparked romance speculation in early 2003 after connecting at a Grammys event. Although they played coy about their status for years, Ashanti confirmed in March 2015 that they were a couple until 2013.
Following a decade apart, Ashanti and Nelly rekindled their romance in early 2023. “A few years ago, Ashanti never would’ve imagined reconciling with Nelly, but they’re enjoying spending time together,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in September of that year. “They don’t want to rush anything.
” Three months later, Us exclusively confirmed that the two musicians are expecting their first baby together . The child is Ashanti’s first and Nelly’s third. He already shares daughter Chanelle and son Cornell Haynes III with ex Channetta Valentine .
Scroll down to relive Ashanti and Nelly’s relationship from the beginning: The duo first crossed paths at a Grammy Awards press conference. Ashanti later revealed that Nelly playfully asked for her autograph when they met. “I think he was being sarcastic, and I remember writing it down on the program,” she recalled during a VH1 Behind the Music special.
“That picture has been in so many publications as something else, but it all started out as a joke. For the record, it took him a long time to get my number.” Nelly was spotted at Ashanti’s 25th birthday.
The following month, Ashanti was seen celebratin.