Ashanti and Nelly Welcome First Child, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes

The couple, who rekindled their romance and secretly wed last year, are overjoyed with the arrival of their baby boy.

Ashanti and Nelly announced the birth of their son, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, born on July 18, 2024.
The baby's name, chosen by Nelly, honors Ashanti's father and means 'generous, kind, noble, and dignified.'
Ashanti shared her postpartum experience on Instagram, expressing pride in her body and the journey of motherhood.
The couple confirmed their engagement and pregnancy in April 2024, having quietly married in December 2023.
This is Ashanti's first child and Nelly's fifth, as he has children from previous relationships and has adopted his late sister's kids.