Ashanti Confirms She’s Pregnant With Nelly’s Child, Engaged Too

2:33 PM PT — Based on Essence, Nelly and Ashanti are additionally engaged — so large day for them.

Ashanti says, “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation. 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.”

Ashanti is lastly confirming what we have suspected for months now … she and Nelly are certainly anticipating a baby collectively!

On Wednesday, Ashanti posted a comedy skit on Instagram, which confirmed her momager Tina Douglas dashing her to the stage forward of a live performance at Barclays Middle.

When Tina requested how a lot time she wanted to prepare, Ashanti coyly replied “9 months” … and in addition captioned the submit “Baby, baby, baby, baby” and clearly wasn’t referencing her 2002 hit!!!

It was Nelly who first tipped off followers — means back in December — when he gleefully stored rubbing on Ashanti’s stomach. It wasn’t laborious for people 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!!!

We acquired 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 informed us the primary ingredient for a wholesome household recipe is love.

Congratulations to the completely satisfied couple! Musical prodigy now importing.