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
Ashanti and Nelly might have some big news to share: a report has emerged saying she’s pregnant with their first child together!
Over the weekend, the 43-year-old entertainer and 49-year-old rapper sparked pregnancy speculation at his 11th Black and White Ball. While on stage, she put her hand on her stomach and he did the same. They then nodded and seemed to indicate truth to the speculation. You can watch that video on TMZ.
Keep reading to find out more…
On Monday (December 4), Us Weekly reported that it’s true.
“Nelly and Ashanti are welcoming their first baby together,” a source said to them.
This would be Ashanti‘s first child and Nelly‘s third. He’s father to Chanelle, 29, and Cornell Haynes III, 24, with his ex Channetta Valentine.
We’ve reached out to reps for comment to see if this news is true.
Congrats to the happy couple,...
Over the weekend, the 43-year-old entertainer and 49-year-old rapper sparked pregnancy speculation at his 11th Black and White Ball. While on stage, she put her hand on her stomach and he did the same. They then nodded and seemed to indicate truth to the speculation. You can watch that video on TMZ.
Keep reading to find out more…
On Monday (December 4), Us Weekly reported that it’s true.
“Nelly and Ashanti are welcoming their first baby together,” a source said to them.
This would be Ashanti‘s first child and Nelly‘s third. He’s father to Chanelle, 29, and Cornell Haynes III, 24, with his ex Channetta Valentine.
We’ve reached out to reps for comment to see if this news is true.
Congrats to the happy couple,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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