Nikki Bella & Artem Chigvintsev Reveal They've Been Engaged Since November

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The proposal looks stunning.

The second time is a charm for Nikki Bella. The Total Bellas wrestling superstar revealed on Friday that she and her boyfriend Artem Chigvintsev have been engaged since November. It was a secret kept under wraps for as long as could be, but the turn of the new year was an encouragement for Nikki to share her good news with the world.

"Excited for 2020 and the next decade with you @theartemc ❤️," she wrote on Instagram. "I said yes in France in November! We have been trying to keep it a secret but really wanted to share our excitement for the New Year!" Nikki showed off her very shiny engagement ring on social media along with another photo that looked like the romantic moment when Artem popped the question.

Artem, whose Instagram page is swimming with photos of him and Nikki, was equally as excited about the couple's next stage of life. "You are the best thing that has ever happened to me . So excited for what’s to come I love you more then anything and thank you for saying Yes."

It's been about a year and a half since Nikki and John Cena stuck a final fork in their relationship after calling off their engagement. Fans watched as their relationship developed in front of Total Divas cameras, and while they had people rooting for their reunion, they decided they wanted different things in life. Now, both Nikki and Artem seem head over heels in love, so we wish them the best.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.