US EditionNelly Says He Married Ashanti Because ‘I Didn’t Want Her to Be a Baby Mama’
- Nelly and Ashanti, who started dating in 2003, broke up in 2013, and rekindled their romance in September 2023, got married in a private ceremony in St. Louis County, Missouri, in December.
- Nelly decided to marry Ashanti after learning she was pregnant, driven by a desire to solidify their family dynamic and avoid her being a 'baby mama'.
- Nelly explained to Bootleg Kev that he felt the need to 'knock this out' because everything was moving so fast and they were going to be doing so much.
- Ashanti revealed their engagement and pregnancy in April 2024, describing Nelly's proposal as beautiful and intimate, while Nelly expressed that they didn't talk for almost eight to nine months after initially rekindling their relationship.
- In July 2024, Ashanti and Nelly welcomed their first child together, a son named Kareem Kenkaide Hayes, marking a fresh start and solidifying their commitment after navigating life's challenges together.
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Nelly says he married Ashanti to avoid labeling her a baby mama
Rapper Nelly has revealed that he and R&B star Ashanti decided to marry shortly after learning they were expecting a child — a move he says was motivated by love, respect, and their renewed connection. Speaking on The Bootleg Kev Podcast, Nelly, 50, said that while marriage wasn’t initially on the table, he felt it was the right thing to do. “Let’s just knock this out — everything was moving so fast,” Nelly recalled. “We already knew where we we…
Nelly Says He Married Ashanti Because ‘I Didn’t Want Her to Be a Baby Mama’
After rekindling their romance in 2023, Ashanti and Nelly didn’t waste any time tying the knot during a secret ceremony later in the same year. Upon finding out Ashanti was pregnant with her first child, Nelly explained to Bootleg Kev this week that there were no initial discussions of marriage, but that was sped up as the Country Grammar artist didn’t want the singer to be a “baby mama.” Related …
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Nelly Talks Marriage to Ashanti: “Didn’t Want Her to Be a Baby Mama”
Source: Phillip Faraone / Getty Nelly recently opened up about his decision to marry Ashanti, revealing that he didn’t want to rush into becoming parents without making their relationship official first. Speaking on the Bootleg Kev podcast, Nelly explained that when he found out Ashanti was expecting, he immediately felt the need to solidify their family dynamic. “I was like, ‘Yo, you know what? Let’s just knock this out because we’re gonna be d…
Nelly reveals why he married Ashanti - The Zambian Observer
Nelly has opened up about his decision to marry Ashanti shortly after they rekindled their relationship in 2023. Speaking with Bootleg Kev on Real 92.3 LA, the rapper revealed that Ashanti’s pregnancy played a key role in their decision to tie the knot. “Once we found out that she was pregnant… We didn’t even have […] The post Nelly reveals why he married Ashanti first appeared on The Zambian Observer.
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JingletreeNelly Says He Married Ashanti So She Wouldn't Be a 'Baby Mama'
Nelly opened up about why he and Ashanti got married after dating on and off for 20 years. “If we’re back like this, this must be what it’s supposed to be,” Nelly, 50, said on the Tuesday, March 26, episode of “The Bootleg Kev Podcast.” The couple officially tied the knot in December 2023, after finding out that they were expecting their first child together. Their son, Kareem, was born in July 2024. Nelly has two children — 31-year-old daughter…
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