Ashanti & Nelly Have Reportedly Been Married For Months

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: Ashanti and Nelly attends the Angel Ball 2012 at Cipriani Wall Street on October 22, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Mack/Getty Images)
Ashanti and Nelly will be welcoming their first child soon.

Ashanti and Nelly had the world on the edge of their seats for months as the couple teased a renewed romance. Of course, the two were an item over a decade ago, but ultimately broke up. However, the two started appearing at shows together, and they were getting pretty flirtatious. Eventually, it became obvious that the two were a couple again, and fans couldn't have been more thrilled. This was especially true when it was revealed that the two were expecting their first child.

Subsequently, it was revealed that Nelly and Ashanti were engaged. In a recent report, we explained how Nelly actually proposed to his bride-to-be. However, according to TMZ, it appears as though the couple is already legally married. Public records state that the couple have been legally married for six months, as of December 27th. The document is available in St. Louis County, and it seems like it was all kept under wraps.

Ashanti & Nelly Are Expecting

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 13: Recording Artists Nelly and Ashanti during Ashanti's surprise birthday dinner hosted by Nelly at STK on October 13, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

The couple is still slated to have an official wedding soon. However, this just means they can now have all of the added benefits of being married, without having to rush to the alter. They can do things on their own terms, and still be married in the eyes of the United States government. Regardless, it's great to see the couple back together and thriving. We wish Ashanti a happy and healthy pregnancy.

Let us know what you think of this development, in the comments section down below. How do you feel about the renewed romance between Ashanti and Nelly? Were you ever expecting the couple to get back together in this way? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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