Now you all familiar that Ashanti was gone make sure a check was involved. She finally makes an official announcement about her pregnancy. Ashanti partnered up with Proov to unveil widely that she and Nelly are expecting a baby. We just want an invite to the baby shower.
Seven months after the duo confirmed they had rekindled their romance, the “Rock wit U” vocalist shared she is expecting with her and Nelly’s first baby and they are engaged.
“This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” Ashanti, 43, told Essence in a statement April 16. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”
She also shared the pregnancy news on Instagram with a clip showing her preparing for a performance. When questioned how much time she needs, she make cleared, “I’m gonna need about 9 months.” While couple’s baby will be Ashanti’s 1st child, Nelly, 49, is a dad of 4—he shares daughter Chanelle, 30, and son Cornell Haynes III, 25, with former Channetta Valentine and adopted Shawn and Sydney Thomas, his sister Jackie Donahue’s kids, after she passed of cancer in 2005, Essence reported.