Ashanti and Nelly are engaged: the singer confirms the engagement during her pregnancy
18 april 2024 в 20:52
Nelly and Ashanti are not only expecting their first child together — they are engaged! The 43-year-old singer of «Foolish» announced this during a new interview, talking about what she expects from motherhood.
«This new year of my life is such a blessing, full of love, hope, and anticipation», - Ashanti told Essence magazine in an interview published on Wednesday, April 17. «Motherhood is something I have been waiting for for so long, and to share it with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans who have supported my career is an amazing experience».
Although she did not mention the 49-year-old rapper by name, fans knew exactly who she was talking about. Nelly is also the father of his children — Chanel, Sydney, and Cornell. The artist of «Dilemma» shares Chanel and Cornell with his ex Chanetoya Valentine, and he adopted Sydney and Chanel after his late sister Jackie died of leukemia.
Nelly and Ashanti began their long-term romance in 2003 after meeting at the Grammy Awards press conference. Although fans knew they had been dating for many years, the couple did not confirm their relationship status until 2015, when Ashanti confirmed that they had broken up in 2013.
During an interview on The Meredith Vieira Show in 2015, Ashanti noted that she felt «betrayed», - revealing that her romance with Nelly had ended two years ago.
«I think sometimes when people have their own insecurities, it allows them to act in ways that are not normal. I felt betrayed», - said the singer of «Happy». «Again, you just have to grow. You have to grow and take responsibility for your actions. I’m not a big fan of cowards. I think it’s very important to know yourself and understand what you want, and go after it. I’m in a different place now».
However, they reconciled by 2023. By the end of that year, Nelly confirmed that they were back together during an appearance on Philo TV’s «Boss Moves with Rasheeda».
«Yes, we are back together», - Nelly noted. «I think it surprised both of us. It wasn’t planned. I think we both just do what we do. … No pressure. You know, I used to think that we were both doing our things career-wise. And when so many people get involved, it can be difficult»
«This new year of my life is such a blessing, full of love, hope, and anticipation», - Ashanti told Essence magazine in an interview published on Wednesday, April 17. «Motherhood is something I have been waiting for for so long, and to share it with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans who have supported my career is an amazing experience».
Although she did not mention the 49-year-old rapper by name, fans knew exactly who she was talking about. Nelly is also the father of his children — Chanel, Sydney, and Cornell. The artist of «Dilemma» shares Chanel and Cornell with his ex Chanetoya Valentine, and he adopted Sydney and Chanel after his late sister Jackie died of leukemia.
Nelly and Ashanti began their long-term romance in 2003 after meeting at the Grammy Awards press conference. Although fans knew they had been dating for many years, the couple did not confirm their relationship status until 2015, when Ashanti confirmed that they had broken up in 2013.
During an interview on The Meredith Vieira Show in 2015, Ashanti noted that she felt «betrayed», - revealing that her romance with Nelly had ended two years ago.
«I think sometimes when people have their own insecurities, it allows them to act in ways that are not normal. I felt betrayed», - said the singer of «Happy». «Again, you just have to grow. You have to grow and take responsibility for your actions. I’m not a big fan of cowards. I think it’s very important to know yourself and understand what you want, and go after it. I’m in a different place now».
However, they reconciled by 2023. By the end of that year, Nelly confirmed that they were back together during an appearance on Philo TV’s «Boss Moves with Rasheeda».
«Yes, we are back together», - Nelly noted. «I think it surprised both of us. It wasn’t planned. I think we both just do what we do. … No pressure. You know, I used to think that we were both doing our things career-wise. And when so many people get involved, it can be difficult»
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