Ashanti and Nelly announced this week that they welcomed their first child together!
"Funny how life’s plans aren’t…always on time.. lol. I’ve been waiting to be a mom for a long time now but nothing could prepare me for EVERYTHING motherhood brings!" Ashanti wrote on Instagram.
The "Baby" singer and "Hot in Herre" rapper welcomed a baby boy, named Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, on July 18, according to People.
"This is what postpartum looks like I’m loving these super cozy @fridamom shorts! I’m so proud of my body for giving me my baby, baby, baby, baby, boy," Ashanti added in the post.
In April, Ashanti and Nelly announced they were expecting their first baby together.
“This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation," Ashanti previously told Essence. "Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”
According to documents obtained by People, the couple tied the knot in December 2023. That same month, the Grammy-award-winning singers sparked pregnancy rumors while on stage attending the 11th Black and White Ball at the Four Seasons Hotel.
This is the couple's first baby together and Nelly's fifth. According to People, he shares his daughter Chanelle and son Cornell with his ex-girlfriend Channetta Valentine. After his sister, Jackie Donahue, died of leukemia in 2005, Nelly adopted and is raising her kids, Shawn and Sydney Thomas, the outlet reported.