Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper, singer, and actor and her girlfriend Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas (born October 13, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Got married some months ago are expecting their first child together. The couple got married in 27th December 2023 but had no additional about their nuptials.
The musicians met in 2003, broke up and reunited in the last couple of years. Surprise! Nelly and Ashanti are married. The “Lil Bit” rapper and “Only U” artist tied the knot late last year without public notice.The two singers, who are expecting their first child together later this year, secretly tied the knot on Dec. 27, 2023, according to documents obtained by St. Louis County Recorder.
Ashanti and Nelly reunited publicly for the first time while appearing on pals Ja Rule and Fat Joe’s “Verzuz” battle. Ashanti later said during an Instagram Live that she “had no idea he was gonna be there.” She explained at the time, “I have not seen him or spoken to him since we broke up.
According to database Nelly and Ashanti tried the knot shortly after rekindling their romance in September 2023
TMZ first reported the news on 19th of June 2024 that the couple Nelly and Ashanti has exchanged vows though it unknown where the ceremony was held or took place.
Nelly has two children from previous relationships: a son named Cornell Hayes III, and a daughter named Chanelle. Nelly also has two adopted children from his stepsister Jaqueline Donahue, who died on March 25, 2005, after a battle with leukemia.
According to source the Hip Hop star’s marriage took place in Nelly’s hometown in st. Louis county.
The couple or the lovebirds have been teasing in their current post that there is a bigger celebration coming up in their life.
The baby singer told essence in April that she was looking forward to having a baby with her husband Nelly entering into motherhood with “my family and fiancée” and her loyal fans who have been supportive snice day on of her career.