Nelly Reflects on Quick Marriage to Ashanti Following Pregnancy News

The rapper shared his decision to marry Ashanti in late 2023 to prioritize family values and avoid societal labels.

Nelly revealed on The Bootleg Kev Podcast that he decided to marry Ashanti quickly after learning of her pregnancy, emphasizing his desire to avoid labeling her as a 'baby mama.'
The couple secretly wed in December 2023, just months after confirming their rekindled relationship in September of that year.
Ashanti gave birth to their son, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, in July 2024, marking a new chapter in their relationship after a decade apart.
Nelly and Ashanti recently celebrated a public milestone as Ashanti presented Nelly with the Landmark Award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
The couple has expressed plans to expand their family further, with Ashanti specifically hoping to have a daughter in the future.