In a delightful turn of events, Ashanti and her long-time beau, Nelly, are joyously expecting their first child together, according to exclusive reports from Us Weekly.

ASHANTI AND NELLY
The R&B songstress, 43, and the rapper, 49, recently attended Nelly’s Black and White Ball in St. Louis, where a series of adorable moments sparked rumours that their family is expanding according to USMagazine.

The speculation reached its peak when Ashanti, during a performance, placed her hand on her stomach, and Nelly mirrored the gesture, setting the crowd abuzz.

A fan video shared by TMZ captured the couple’s laughter, seemingly confirming the exciting news. This marks Ashanti’s first foray into motherhood, while Nelly already shares two children, Chanelle and Cornell Haynes III, with his ex Channetta Valentine.

The couple’s journey towards parenthood has been a rollercoaster, characterized by a decade-long on-and-off relationship.

ASHANTI AND NELLY: DATING HISTORY
After initially dating from 2003 to 2013, the duo surprised everyone by rekindling their romance in April of this year, seen holding hands at a Las Vegas boxing match.

Nelly confirmed their renewed connection in September during an episode of ‘Boss Moves with Rasheeda,’ expressing how the reconciliation caught them both off guard.