Ashanti is lastly confirming what we have suspected for months now … she and Nelly are certainly anticipating a toddler collectively!
On Wednesday, Ashanti posted a comedy skit on Instagram, which confirmed her momager Tina Douglas speeding her to the stage forward of a live performance at Barclays Heart.
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When Tina requested how a lot time she wanted to prepare, Ashanti coyly replied “9 months” … and likewise captioned the submit “Baby, baby, baby, baby” and clearly wasn’t referencing her 2002 hit!!!
It was Nelly who first tipped off followers — approach back in December — when he gleefully saved rubbing on Ashanti’s stomach. It wasn’t onerous for folk to attach the dots, however now they’ve made it official.
The household information has been a very long time coming — the couple initially began courting in 2003!!!
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01/21/24
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We obtained soon-to-be uncle Ja Rule to present Ashanti and Nelly some parenting advice not too way back. Doing his finest Hallmark card impression, Ja instructed us the principle ingredient for a wholesome household recipe is love.
Congratulations to the joyful couple! Musical prodigy now importing.