Nelly Shares Why He Married Ashanti After Pregnancy News

The rapper explained his decision to marry the R&B singer in 2023, highlighting their renewed bond and shared commitment to family.

Nelly revealed on the Bootleg Kev Podcast that he married Ashanti after learning of her pregnancy, emphasizing he did not want her to be a 'baby mama.'
The couple rekindled their relationship in 2023 after a decade apart and tied the knot in a private ceremony on December 27, 2023.
Their first child, Kareem Kenkaide Hayes, was born on July 18, 2024, marking a new chapter in their lives as parents.
Ashanti has expressed her happiness with their family life and shared her desire to have more children, hoping for a daughter to balance their family dynamic.
Most recently, Ashanti presented Nelly with the Landmark Award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, celebrating his cultural impact and their personal milestones.