\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>Pregnant Ashanti and Boyfriend Nelly’s Relationship Timeline<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tAshanti 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 [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Ashanti and Nelly, 49, quietly tied the knot<\/a> last year and Us Weekly<\/em><\/a> exclusively confirmed that the couple was expecting a little one in December 2023.<\/p>\nThe mama-to-be looked radiant in a yellow crop top and long skirt, while the \u201cHot in Herre\u201d rapper sported a simple black T-shirt and matching slacks.<\/p>\n
Joe kept it cool in navy pants, dark shades and a cream patterned shirt, while his wife donned a yellow purse, pink sandals and a rose-colored romper.<\/p>\n
The swanky bash was hosted at the Dolce & Gabbana children\u2019s boutique in Manhattan.<\/p>\n\n![\"Fat](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fat-Joe-Shares-Photo-of-Nelly-and-Ashantis-Surprise-Baby-Shower-2.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n Ashanti and Nelly<\/span> Paras Griffin\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn several social media clips <\/a>posted by Ashtanti\u2019s friends and family, she walked into the store and looked happily shocked by the party.<\/p>\nNelly and the John Tucker Must Die<\/em><\/a> actress, who dated on and off<\/a> since 2003, broke up in 2013 before making their romance official with a ring in 2023.<\/p>\n\u201cNelly and Ashanti are welcoming their first baby together,\u201d a source exclusively told Us last December, following speculation earlier that month that she was pregnant when she attended Nelly\u2019s Black and White Ball in St. Louis.<\/p>\n
While the baby will be Ashanti\u2019s first child, Nelly is already a dad to daughter Chanelle<\/strong>, 29, and son Cornell Haynes III<\/strong>, 24, with ex Channetta Valentine<\/strong>.<\/p>\nIn January 2024, Joe joked that he is taking credit<\/a> for getting Nelly and Ashanti back together. He claimed that the duo reunited at his Verzuz performance with Ja Rule<\/strong> in September 2021 in New York City.<\/p>\n\n
The mama-to-be looked radiant in a yellow crop top and long skirt, while the \u201cHot in Herre\u201d rapper sported a simple black T-shirt and matching slacks.<\/p>\n
Joe kept it cool in navy pants, dark shades and a cream patterned shirt, while his wife donned a yellow purse, pink sandals and a rose-colored romper.<\/p>\n
The swanky bash was hosted at the Dolce & Gabbana children\u2019s boutique in Manhattan.<\/p>\n In several social media clips <\/a>posted by Ashtanti\u2019s friends and family, she walked into the store and looked happily shocked by the party.<\/p>\n Nelly and the John Tucker Must Die<\/em><\/a> actress, who dated on and off<\/a> since 2003, broke up in 2013 before making their romance official with a ring in 2023.<\/p>\n \u201cNelly and Ashanti are welcoming their first baby together,\u201d a source exclusively told Us last December, following speculation earlier that month that she was pregnant when she attended Nelly\u2019s Black and White Ball in St. Louis.<\/p>\n While the baby will be Ashanti\u2019s first child, Nelly is already a dad to daughter Chanelle<\/strong>, 29, and son Cornell Haynes III<\/strong>, 24, with ex Channetta Valentine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In January 2024, Joe joked that he is taking credit<\/a> for getting Nelly and Ashanti back together. He claimed that the duo reunited at his Verzuz performance with Ja Rule<\/strong> in September 2021 in New York City.<\/p>\n<\/div>
\n Ashanti and Nelly<\/span> Paras Griffin\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n