Nelly and Ashanti Secretly Tied the Knot 6 Months Ago
In a surprising turn of events, it has been revealed that Nelly and Ashanti secretly got married six months ago. The couple, who have been in the public eye for years, managed to keep their nuptials under wraps until now. According to reports, the two tied the knot on December 27, 2023, in a private ceremony.
The news of their secret wedding comes as a shock to many, especially since the couple had only recently confirmed their engagement and announced that they were expecting their first child together. In April, Ashanti had let it slip during an interview that she and Nelly were engaged. She expressed her excitement about motherhood and shared her joy with her family, fiancé, and fans.
However, it seems that the “fiancé” comment was a clever ruse to give the couple some time to enjoy their marriage without the prying eyes of the public and the press. According to TMZ, the marriage became official in St. Louis County, which is Nelly’s hometown. The exact location of the ceremony remains unknown, but it is believed to have taken place in St. Louis.
Rumors about Ashanti’s pregnancy first surfaced in December, following Nelly’s Black and White Ball. Video footage from the event showed the couple placing their hands on Ashanti’s belly and laughing, which fueled speculation about a possible pregnancy. Ashanti later confirmed her pregnancy in an interview with Essence, revealing that she found out she was expecting after taking a test.
Ashanti shared that she told Nelly about the pregnancy over a FaceTime call while she was at his mother’s house. Nelly was in the studio at the time, and the couple shared a joyful moment when they found out the news. Ashanti described the moment as a mix of emotions, with both of them smiling and laughing.
The couple’s relationship timeline has been a rollercoaster. Nelly and Ashanti first met at a Grammy Awards press conference in 2003 and began dating shortly after. They were together for ten years before breaking up in 2013. However, rumors of a rekindled romance began circulating in February 2023, and the couple confirmed they were back together in September of the same year.
In April 2024, Nelly and Ashanti announced their engagement and revealed that they were expecting their first child together. Just two months later, it was revealed that the couple had secretly tied the knot six months earlier. Fans of the couple have been thrilled by the news and have flooded social media with well wishes and congratulations.
Ashanti has been open about her excitement for this new chapter in her life. She shared a video on Instagram in April, expressing her gratitude for the love and support she has received from her family and fans. She also spoke about her anticipation for motherhood and how she has been looking forward to this moment.
For Nelly, this will be his seventh child. He has two children from previous relationships and adopted his sister’s two children after her death in 2005. He also shares two children with his ex, Channetta Valentine. Despite his large family, Nelly has expressed his excitement about welcoming a new addition with Ashanti.
The couple has hinted that a grander celebration is in the works, but for now, they are enjoying their private life as newlyweds. Ashanti recently gushed about Nelly’s intimate proposal during an interview with Entertainment Tonight. She revealed that Nelly completely surprised her with the proposal while she was at home in her pajamas.
The couple’s love story has captured the hearts of many, and fans are eagerly awaiting more updates from the newlyweds. For now, Nelly and Ashanti are focused on their growing family and enjoying their time together as husband and wife.
