Ashanti is a mom!
On Wednesday, a rep for Ashanti confirmed the news to “Good Morning America” and said the singer-songwriter and her fiance, rapper Nelly, welcomed Baby Haynes four weeks ago on July 18.
The Grammy Award-winning singer also took to Instagram to share the news and said she is “four weeks postpartum.”
“You have no idea what this body can do,” she said in a video.
In the caption of the post she wrote, “Funny how life’s plans aren’t…always on time.. Lol.”
(L-R) Nelly and Ashanti attend the 25th Annual Mark Twain Prize For American Humor at The Kennedy Center on March 24, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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“I’ve been waiting to be a mom for a long time now but nothing could prepare me for EVERYTHING motherhood brings!” she added. “This is what postpartum looks like.”
“I’m so proud of my body for giving me my baby, baby, baby, baby, baby,” she said, referencing the lyrics to her 2002 hit song, “Baby.”
Ashanti and Nelly first started dating in 2003 and were together for 10 years before parting ways. The couple released the song “Body On Me,” from Ashanti’s album “The Declaration,” with Akon in 2008.
Eight years after their breakup, in 2021, Ashanti and Nelly reconnected and rekindled their relationship.
Nelly spoke about his rekindled relationship with Ashanti in a September 2023 interview with Rasheeda Widad Buckner-Frost on her Philo show, “Boss Moves with Rasheeda.”
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“Yeah, we cool again,” Nelly said at the time. “I think it surprised both of us though. It wasn’t anything planned, I think we both were just doing what we do, but sometimes being separate, you understand one another more.”
“There’s no pressure,” the “Ride Wit Me” singer added about the relationship. “Before, I felt like both of us were doing what we’re doing career-wise. And when you got so many people in the middle of it, it can be tough.”
That same month, Ashanti told People that she and Nelly were “in a great space.”
“Everything is positive, we’re having a lot of fun,” she said at the time.
In April 2024, Ashanti announced her engagement to Nelly and her pregnancy exclusively to ESSENCE.
“This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” she 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.”
In July, Ashanti was surprised with a sweet baby shower and celebrated with Nelly and loved ones.
Ashanti, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, has announced the birth of her first child with rapper Nelly. The news was shared on social media, where Ashanti posted a photo of herself cradling her newborn baby in her arms. In the caption, she revealed that she is “4 weeks postpartum” and expressed her joy and gratitude for the new addition to her family.
Fans and followers of the couple were quick to congratulate them on the arrival of their baby. Many expressed their well wishes and excitement for the new parents as they embark on this new chapter in their lives.
Ashanti and Nelly have been in a relationship for several years, and their fans have been eagerly awaiting news of their first child together. The couple has kept their relationship relatively private, but they have occasionally shared glimpses of their life together on social media.
The announcement of Ashanti’s pregnancy came as a pleasant surprise to many, as the couple had not publicly disclosed their plans to start a family. However, now that their baby has arrived, it is clear that they are overjoyed and embracing their new roles as parents.
Being “4 weeks postpartum” means that Ashanti is still in the early stages of recovery after giving birth. This period is crucial for new mothers as they adjust to the physical and emotional changes that come with childbirth. It is important for women to take care of themselves during this time, getting plenty of rest, eating nutritious foods, and seeking support from loved ones.
As Ashanti navigates this postpartum period, she will likely be focusing on bonding with her baby, establishing a routine, and taking care of her own well-being. It is a time of immense joy and also challenges, as she adjusts to the demands of motherhood while also maintaining her career and personal life.
Fans can expect to see more updates from Ashanti and Nelly as they share their journey into parenthood. The couple’s fans have shown an outpouring of love and support for them, and they will undoubtedly continue to follow along as they embrace this new chapter in their lives.
Congratulations to Ashanti and Nelly on the birth of their baby, and best wishes to them as they navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood.
