In an unexpected twist, R&B singer Ashanti and rapper Nelly have been secretly married for six months! The couple tied the knot on December 27, 2023, but kept their wedding under wraps until recently. Their love story has been a rollercoaster ride, spanning decades and rekindled flames. Ashanti and Nelly first began dating in the early 2000s. However, their relationship hit a rough patch, leading to a breakup in 2013. Fast forward to 2023, and the couple found their way back to each other. They announced their engagement and pregnancy, surprising fans and themselves alike. Nelly described it as a pleasant surprise. Ashanti shared that Nelly’s proposal was an intimate moment at home. She wasn’t expecting it at

all, as she joked about wearing one of his T-shirts and boxers. Clearly, romance doesn’t always require fancy settings! Ashanti celebrated her first Mother’s Day as an expecting mother, surrounded by family and Nelly. Their baby is due later this year, and the couple is overjoyed about this new chapter in their lives. Amidst the wedding news, there are whispers about a secret son named Chase. Tasha K claims that Nelly fathered Chase with a life coach named Shanna Bianca in 2020, while he was still with his fiancée, Shantel Jackson. However, official confirmation remains elusive. Ashanti and Nelly’s love story is filled with surprises, secrecy, and now, the anticipation of parenthood. Congratulations to the newlyweds and soon-to-be parents!