Rapper Nelly revealed that he married Ashanti after learning she was pregnant. The couple, who rekindled their relationship after years apart, tied the knot in December 2023 before welcoming their son KK in June 2024.
Nelly, 50, shared on The Bootleg Kev podcast that he decided to marry Ashanti quickly because they were expecting. “I didn’t want her to be a baby mama, you know what I mean? Because we already knew where we were in life. If we’re back like this, this must be what it’s supposed to be,” Nelly said, according to Rolling Out.
Ashanti, 44, and Nelly kept their wedding a secret for six months. Ashanti later shared her happiness, saying that her life had “completely changed for the better” after becoming a wife and mother.
The couple first dated in the early 2000s but ended things after 11 years. Years later, their feelings unexpectedly returned, leading to their reunion. Ashanti admitted she was surprised by how her emotions for Nelly resurfaced.
Now as parents, Nelly wants to share their son’s photos online, but Ashanti prefers to keep him out of the public eye for now. Their love story, marked by years of ups and downs, continues to fascinate fans, making them one of music’s most enduring couples.
