Exclusive: Ashanti And Nelly Are Expecting — And Engaged!


by Essence

Essence— The Grammy-winning singer talks to ESSENCE about expecting her first child with longtime love Nelly, who is officially her fiancé.

KSBW—Ashanti and Nelly are engaged and expecting a baby. Ashanti had some fun with the news on her own verified Instagram account, with a video in which she's seen preparing for a performance.

WCVB—Ashanti and Nelly are engaged and expecting a baby. Ashanti had some fun with the news on her own verified Instagram account, with a video in which she's seen preparing for a performance.

CNN—Ashanti and Nelly are engaged and expecting a baby. Congratulations are in order for singer Ashanti and rapper Nelly. The reunited couple have gone public with both a pregnancy and their engagement. They shared the news exclusively with Essence magazine, which posted an announcement Wednesday on social media. “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” Ashanti, 43, said in a statement to the publication. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and...