Ashanti & Nelly Expecting 1st Child Together

After rekindling her romance with Nelly, Ashanti is expecting her first child. 

“Nelly and Ashanti are welcoming their first baby together.

The baby will be Ashanti’s only child, while Nelly shares daughter Chanelle 929) and son Cornell Haynes III (24) with ex Channetta Valentine.

Ashanti sparked pregnancy rumours when she attended Nelly's Black & White Ball with her partner. 

During the event, she placed her hand on her stomach while onstage with Nelly. He did the same. 

The two dated on and off from 2003 - 2013. In April this year, they sparked reunion rumours after they were seen holding hands at a boxing match.

Nelly confirmed the relationship in September.

"Yeah, we cool again." He said the relationship “surprised both of us though. It wasn’t anything that I don’t think was planned.”

That same month it was revealed that Ashanti didn’t expect to get back together with Nelly after 10 years apart.

“A few years ago, Ashanti never would’ve imagined reconciling with Nelly, but they’re enjoying spending time together. They don’t want to rush anything.”

In October, they went Instagram official as Nelly shared a birthday message for Ashanti.

“One time for the birthday girl. Such a beautiful, an incredible person inside and out and one of the hardest working women. I know.. @ashanti Enjoy your day Ma you look awesome!!!! Happy Birthday Love ya!!!!”

Last month, she returned the favour by gifting Nelly a car for his birthday.

“She had been planning this surprise for months and it was such a hard secret to keep. But seeing his reaction made it all worthwhile."

“He was in total shock and overcome with emotion when he saw it. This gift meant the world to him because it had a much more sentimental reason behind it. This was Nelly’s dream car since he was a kid and he couldn’t believe Ashanti gave him such a thoughtful gift. It’s one of the best presents he’s ever received.”

When a fan wrote in the comments “get her pregnant @nelly,” he replied with, “I’m on it.”