Ashanti welcomes her first baby with Nelly, flaunts postpartum body in new post
File image of Nelly and Ashanti
Singer Ashanti is a mom now!
The singer, 43 gave birth to her first child, a baby boy on July 18, 2024. More than a month after the birth of their child, the proud parents shared the good news with the world.
A rep for the couple confirmed the news to People. On Wednesday, they shared the statement, revealing the name of their baby boy.
“Ashanti and Nelly welcomed their baby boy, Kareem Kenkaide Hayes, on July 18, 2024,” a rep for the couple said. “The proud and happy parents are so in love with KK!”
Later, the Grammy-winning singer shared a photo of her wearing a Frida Mom disposable underwear, as she shared how her fourth semester is going on.
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In a newInstagram post, the singer shared a photo and a video of her on Instagram. In the clip, the ''Never Should Have'' singer showsoff her body, saying, "Four weeks postpartum. You have no idea what this body can do."
In the caption of the post, the new mommy wrote, "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!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, baby. 😆."
In April, the couple announced they were engaged and expecting a baby. In an exclusive statement to Essence magazine, the singer said, “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” Ashanti said at the time. “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.”
This is Nelly and Ashanti's first child together. However, Nelly is already a dad of four children. He has two children a daughter Chanelle and a son Cornell Haynes III with ex Channetta Valentine. He also adopted his niece and nephew Shawn and Sydney after the death of his sister Jackie Donahue in 2005.
In 2023, Nelly and Ashanti rekindled their romance. The two singers have been in an on-and-off relationship since 2003.